Arts-et-Métiers in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

Eglise/Church Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs

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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 22, 2023

1. Eglise/Church Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

L'origine de l'église correspond à la création au XIe siècle du "beau bourg" qui groupa ses habitants autour du prieuré de Saint-Martin-des-Champs. Devenue paroisse en 1184, elle est reconstruite à partir de 1420 et possède des parties différentes. Le clocher et les sept premières travées de la nef sont du XVe siècle, les quatre travées suivantes avec le portail latéral sud ont été réalisées de 1576 à 1586; les deux dernières, avec le double déambulatoire et la chapelle absidiale, datent de 1613-1615.

L'église abrite des toiles de Jacques Stella, Noël Hallé, Simon Vouet, Jean-Baptiste Pierre, et possède l'un des plus beaux buffets d'orgue de Paris (1642). Guillaume Budé, l'astronome Gassendi, et Madeleine de Scudéry, y sont inhumés.

(English translation:)
The origin of the church corresponds to the creation in the 11th century of the "beautiful village" which grouped its inhabitants around the priory of Saint-Martin-des-Champs. Became a parish in 1184, it was rebuilt from 1420 and has different sections. The bell tower and the first seven bays of the nave are from the

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15th century, the next four bays with the south side portal were made from 1576 to 1586; the last two, with the double ambulatory and the apse chapel, date from 1613-1615.

The church houses paintings by Jacques Stella, Noël Hallé, Simon Vouet, Jean-Baptiste Pierre, and has one of the most beautiful organ cases in Paris (1642). Guillaume Budé, the astronomer Gassendi, and Madeleine de Scudéry, are buried here.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Histoire de Paris series list.

Location. 48° 51.942′ N, 2° 21.229′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Arts-et-Métiers. Marker is on Rue Saint-Martin, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 254 Rue Saint-Martin, Paris, Île-de-France 75003, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marc Seguin (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Crimean War Commemorative Column (about 150 meters away); Square Émile-Chautemps (1858) (about 180 meters away); Rue Vaucanson Deported Jewish Children Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jean Le Rond d'Alambert (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Bruno Lenoir and Jean Diot

Eglise/Church Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 22, 2023

2. Eglise/Church Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs Marker - wide view

(approx. half a kilometer away); Rue Montorgueil (approx. half a kilometer away); La Pâtisserie Stohrer / The Stohrer Pastry Shop (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . . Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs, Paris (Wikipedia).

Overview: The Church of Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs (French: Église Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs; literally, St Nicholas-in-the-Fields) is a Catholic church in Paris' Third arrondissement. Early parts of the church, including the west front, built 1420–1480, are in the Flamboyant Gothic style, while later portions, including the south portal, mostly built 1576–86, are examples of French Renaissance architecture. It is notable particularly for its Renaissance carved sculpture, decoration and large collection of French Renaissance paintings in the interior.

(Submitted on January 15, 2024.)

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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 22, 2023

3. Eglise/Church Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs

Eglise Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Hauser, photo-édit., Paris, circa 1905

4. Eglise Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 54 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 15, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on January 15, 2024.