Tuesday, May 13, 2008

St. Gervais et St. Protais

On the right bank of the Seine, tucked behind the Hôtel de Ville sits the stunning church of St. Gervais et St. Protais. This medieval structure houses the secrets of a great dynasty of French musicians: the organ played by Louis and François Couperin.

The church has been home to the organ since 1653 and was played by the Couperin family for nearly two hundred years.