I tend to photograph the smaller, more obscure churches of Paris as I sometimes find them more interesting and intimate than the grand churches like Notre Dame.
Notre Dame de Lorette, in the ninth arrondissement, began construction in 1823 under the reign of Louis XVIII and completed in 1836 under the rein of Louis Philippe. Architect Louis-Hippolyte Lebas built it in the neo-classical style, popular at that time, and the design was based on the ancient basilicas of Rome.
The name derives from lorettes, who were woman that lived in area and kept by wealthy men of the upper class.
I especially like the hand painted murals and the stunning inlaid ceilings.
1 Rue Flechier, 75009
Metro: Notre Dame de Lorette
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I am happy to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes. Come take an ethnic culinary journey with me and chef and caterer Charlotte Puckette, co-author of the bestseller The Ethnic Paris Cookbook (with Olivia Kiang-Snaije). First we will shop at a Paris green-market for the freshest ingredients and then return to Charlotte's professional kitchen near the Eiffel Tower to cook a three-course lunch. After, we will indulge in the delicious feast we prepared along with hand-selected wines.
Cost: 195 euros per person (about $240)
Time: 9:30AM- 2PM (approximately 4 1/2 hours)
Location: We will meet by a metro station close to the market
Class days: Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday,Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Minimum of 2 students, maximum 6 students.
Click here to sign up for the next class or for more info.
I am pleased as punch to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are 3-hour walking tours I will personally be leading. The Eye Prefer Paris Tour includes many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes & food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks, and much more.
Tours start at 225 euros for up to 3 people, and 75 euros for each additional person. I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you my insiders Paris.
Check it out at www.eyepreferparistours.com
Click here to watch a video of our famous Marais tour