Saint-Hilaire, Paris Explained

Church of Saint-Hilaire
Native Name:Église Saint-Hilaire (Saint-Hilaire-du-Mont)
Native Name Lang:fr
Map Type:France Paris
Coordinates:48.8481°N 2.3469°W
Religious Affiliation:Roman Catholic
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Municipality:Paris
Country:France
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Year Completed:11th century
Date Demolished:1807
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The Church of Saint-Hilaire (in French pronounced as /sɛ̃.t‿i.lɛʁ/) or Saint-Hilaire-du-Mont (in French sɛ̃.t‿i.lɛʁ dy mɔ̃/) is a ruined 12th-century church in Paris, France, active until the French Revolution.

History

An original oratory was built on the site in the 11th century. The site is located on Montagne Sainte-Geneviève on a plot that belonged to the canons of Saint-Marcel.[1]

In 1158, the building was attested as a parish chapel dedicated to Saint Hilary.[1] The small parish had numerous bookshops —up to 14 on in 1571.[1]

During the French Revolution, the church was closed in 1790 and the parish was suppressed in 1793. It was sold as a national good in 1796 and demolished in 1807.[1]

Architecture

A drawing of the church shows that the bell tower was made of carpentry with no masonry.

Ruins

The ruins of the church are located at 2 and 1bis in the 5th arrondissement of Paris.

The few remains include a column with a capital and a part of an arch. They can be seen in a small courtyard that can be reached from 1bis Rue de Lanneau near the corner of the Rue Vallette.[1]

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: fr. Paroisse Saint-Hilaire-du-Mont, Paris. data.bnf.fr. October 12, 2019.