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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 == | |||
A drawing of the church shows that the bell tower was made of carpentry with no masonry. | |||
== Location of the Ruins == | |||
The ruins of the church are located at 2 Rue Valette and 1bis Rue de Lanneau in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. | |||
The few remains include a column with a capital and a part of an arch. They can be seen in a small courtyard that can be reached from 1bis Rue de Lanneau near the corner of the Rue Vallette. | |||
== Sources == | |||
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Hilaire,_Paris | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:37, 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
A drawing of the church shows that the bell tower was made of carpentry with no masonry.
Location of the Ruins
The ruins of the church are located at 2 Rue Valette and 1bis Rue de Lanneau in the 5th arrondissement of Paris.
The few remains include a column with a capital and a part of an arch. They can be seen in a small courtyard that can be reached from 1bis Rue de Lanneau near the corner of the Rue Vallette.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Hilaire,_Paris