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== Introduction == | |||
The Church of Saint-Hilaire (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃.t‿i.lɛʁ]) or Saint-Hilaire-du-Mont (French: [sɛ̃.t‿i.lɛʁ dy mɔ̃]) is a ruined 12th-century church in Paris, France, active until the French Revolution. | |||
== History == | |||
An original oratory was built on the site in the 11th century. The site is located on Montagne Sainte-Geneviève on a plot that belonged to the canons of Saint-Marcel. | |||
In 1158, the building was attested as a parish chapel dedicated to Saint Hilary. The small parish had numerous bookshops —up to 14 on Rue Saint-Hilaire in 1571. | |||
During the French Revolution, the church was closed in 1790 and the parish was suppressed in 1793. It was sold as a national good in 1796 and demolished in 1807. | |||
== Architecture == | |||
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Revision as of 23:32, 23 February 2025
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Introduction
The Church of Saint-Hilaire (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃.t‿i.lɛʁ]) or Saint-Hilaire-du-Mont (French: [sɛ̃.t‿i.lɛʁ dy mɔ̃]) is a ruined 12th-century church in Paris, France, active until the French Revolution.
History
An original oratory was built on the site in the 11th century. The site is located on Montagne Sainte-Geneviève on a plot that belonged to the canons of Saint-Marcel.
In 1158, the building was attested as a parish chapel dedicated to Saint Hilary. The small parish had numerous bookshops —up to 14 on Rue Saint-Hilaire in 1571.
During the French Revolution, the church was closed in 1790 and the parish was suppressed in 1793. It was sold as a national good in 1796 and demolished in 1807.
Architecture