Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Cathédrale Saint-Louis de Versailles


Isn't it magnificent? I'd love to see the Saint-Louis cathedral in Versailles. Under the direction of architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart de Sargonne (chief architect of Louis XIV-- he pretty much designed everything significant in Versailles), construction began in 1743 and was completed in 1766. The cathedral is a national monument of France.

The organ inside has an exceptionally grand display, but what captures my special attention is the rather splendid clock out front.


1 comment:

Dylan said...

I've been there, it it really cool. I'll have to take you there sometime.