Saint-Esprit, Paris
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Saint-Esprit is a Catholic church in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, France, in the southeast of the city.
Exterior on Rue Cannebière
The nave of the church, with its altar and ciborium.
The dome
Fresco over doorway
Paul Tournon
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Paul Tournon was a French architect. He was born in Marseille and died in Paris.
Saint-Esprit, Paris
…The architecture of the church—with its juxtaposition of Byzantine influence and reinforced concrete—is 'absolutely unique.' The architect, Paul Tournon, designed and built the church, following a plan inspired by that of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. The church has a huge dome — 22 metres (72 ft) in…
Rue Lhomond residence, perspective view of façade and gable wall, Archives nationales, 377 AP 236.