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A Parisian Gem: Saint Germain des Prés

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A Parisian Gem: Saint Germain des Prés
The richly decorated interior of Saint Germain des Prés in Paris is undergoing essential and extensive restoration work. P. Voisi/Pierre-Antoine Gatier Agency
Lorraine Ferrier
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Fourteen centuries have taken its toll on Saint Germain des Prés, the oldest church in Paris. Built in 543, the church has been through a lot. Revered by Christians, attacked by Vikings, and desecrated during the French Revolution, the church has been ruined, rebuilt, and restored more than once.
Today, Saint Germain des Prés is a prime example of medieval architecture and 19th-century decoration.
Lorraine Ferrier
Lorraine Ferrier
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Lorraine Ferrier writes about fine arts and craftsmanship for The Epoch Times. She focuses on artists and artisans, primarily in North America and Europe, who imbue their works with beauty and traditional values. She's especially interested in giving a voice to the rare and lesser-known arts and crafts, in the hope that we can preserve our traditional art heritage. She lives and writes in a London suburb, in England.
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