At first glance, an inconspicuous, modest church, but it turned out to be a witness to many important events in the history of France. First of all, this church is known to the world for its tombs, among which is the tomb of Josephine de Beauharnais, the Empress of France.
The first stone for the foundation of the current church was laid by the Portuguese king Antonio I in 1584. The legendary Cardinal de Richelieu also made his contribution to the construction. In 1632, on his orders, the construction of the facade of the church began, which is noticeably similar to the facade of the Sorbonne Church. Unfortunately, the organs donated by Richelieu were sold.
The burial of Zaga Christos, crown prince of the Emperor Arzo of Ethiopia, marked the beginning of a series of funerals of representatives of the aristocracy within the walls of a provincial church and forever changed its fate.
Over the centuries, the funerals of many prominent personalities took place here: the mentor of Louis XIV Hardouin de Perefix de Beaumont, the three sons of Queen Maria Christina de Bourbon of Spain and the sister of the last Empress of France and wife of Napoleon III Eugenie. The funeral of the daughter of Empress Josephine Hortensia and the mother of the French Emperor Napoleon III took place here.
Despite this fame, the church remains active. This is one of the places you want to visit.
The first stone for the foundation of the current church was laid by the Portuguese king Antonio I in 1584. The legendary Cardinal de Richelieu also made his contribution to the construction. In 1632, on his orders, the construction of the facade of the church began, which is noticeably similar to the facade of the Sorbonne Church. Unfortunately, the organs donated by Richelieu were sold.
The burial of Zaga Christos, crown prince of the Emperor Arzo of Ethiopia, marked the beginning of a series of funerals of representatives of the aristocracy within the walls of a provincial church and forever changed its fate.
Over the centuries, the funerals of many prominent personalities took place here: the mentor of Louis XIV Hardouin de Perefix de Beaumont, the three sons of Queen Maria Christina de Bourbon of Spain and the sister of the last Empress of France and wife of Napoleon III Eugenie. The funeral of the daughter of Empress Josephine Hortensia and the mother of the French Emperor Napoleon III took place here.
Despite this fame, the church remains active. This is one of the places you want to visit.
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