Saint-Sulpice, Paris
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The Church of Saint-Sulpice is a Catholic church in Paris, France, on the east side of Place Saint-Sulpice, in the Latin Quarter of the 6th arrondissement. Only slightly smaller than Notre-Dame and Saint-Eustache, it is the third largest church in the city. It is dedicated to Sulpitius the Pious. Construction of the present building, the second on the site, began in 1646. During the 18th century, an elaborate gnomon, the Gnomon of Saint-Sulpice, was constructed in the church.
Saint-Sulpice, Paris
Former Church of Saint-Sulpice, by Matthys Schoevaerts, 17th century
Inner choir with pilasters
South transept
6th arrondissement of Paris
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The 6th arrondissement of Paris is one of the 20 arrondissements of the capital city of France. In spoken French, it is referred to as le sixième.
Terrace of café Les Deux Magots, opened in 1885 on Boulevard Saint-Germain
The Luxembourg Palace on the Rue de Vaugirard houses the Senate.
Palace Hôtel Lutetia
Corner between Boulevard Saint-Germain and Rue Saint-Jacques