I first time visitor to France would want a more traditional guide. This is more in depth than a basic guide book in its focus. The church itself wouldn't be memorable except that Van Gogh painted it. I've visited there doing exactly what she describes and envisioning Van Gogh's last months.
She includes Vincent Van Gogh's Montmartre in d'Auver-sur Oise (outside Paris). I like that when talking of a Protestant church she gives context to that religion in the very Catholic France. Or she'll describe it architecturally or mention the art inside. She might tell why it was built, or what is historically important. Then she includes 2-3 pages of information about each church. Susan Cahill gives the location, metro stop and hours, if available for the location. Some are major tourist destinations like Notre Dame and Sainte-Chappelle and others are smaller but still have long histories. I've been lucky enough to visit several of the churches included in this book. This is an amazing guide to the churches, synagogues and Grand Mosque in Paris. Also included are lists of “Nearbys”: gardens, bistros, librairies, museums, and other points of interest to round out your visit.
Organized by the major geographical sections of the city-Ile de la Cite the Latin Quarter on the Left Bank Montparnasse Northern Paris on the Right Bank the Marais-each chapter is accompanied by Marion Ranoux’s beautiful four-color photographs. Stand in the basilica of Saint-Denis, where Joan of Arc prayed with her soldiers in the Hundred Years' War, and gaze at the murals of Saint-Sulpice painted by Eugene Delacroix, or visit the village of Auvers where Vincent van Gogh painted the lovely Gothic church of Notre Dame d’Auvers-sur-Oise. This spiritual tour is interwoven with the artistic and cultural history of Paris, from the medieval Crusades through the Resistance of World War II. Susan Cahill's Sacred Paris is a guide for seasoned Parisian visitors, novices, and armchair travelers to the historic religious sites of the city, from the well-known landmarks to the sacred spots off the beaten track, from the magnificent towers of Notre-Dame and the sweeping arches of the Grand Mosque to the serenity of Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre. It holds a sacred history that goes beyond words, beyond religion, and its legendary places of worship are truly its crown jewels. When visiting the City of Light, the spirit of Paris can be felt everywhere. From the author of Hidden Gardens of Paris and The Streets of Paris comes a beautifully illustrated guide to the history of Paris through its renowned and beloved places of worship.
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