Cathédrale de la Sainte-Trinité — Attraction in Paris

Sur le chemin du musée Branly, nous avons soudain vu un beau temple, que l'on aperçoit depuis le pont. Lorsque nous y sommes entrés, nous avons été surpris par sa propreté et sa beauté. Le temple a été conçu par l'architecte Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Le style est moderne mais avec des éléments traditionnels forts : des façades en pierre blanche, cinq dômes (le central et quatre plus petits aux angles) recouverts de titane doré. Les dômes brillent au soleil et soulignent le lien avec la tradition architecturale russe. L'iconostase est réalisée dans un style moderne, mais dans le respect des formes canoniques. Il y a beaucoup de pierres et de bois clairs, ce qui crée un sentiment d'espace et de paix. La cathédrale est devenue un symbole de la présence de l'Église orthodoxe russe en Europe occidentale et l'un des nouveaux points de repère architecturaux de Paris. La cathédrale fait partie d'un grand centre spirituel et culturel de l'Église orthodoxe russe, qui comprend également un centre culturel, des installations éducatives et des bâtiments administratifs.

On the way to the Branly Museum we unexpectedly saw a beautiful temple, still visible from the bridge. When we entered it, we were surprised by its cleanliness and beauty. The temple was designed by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. The style is modern but with strong traditional elements: white stone facades, five domes (a central one and four smaller ones at the corners) covered with gilded titanium. The domes shine in the sun and emphasise the connection with the Russian architectural tradition. The iconostasis is made in a modern style, but with respect for canonical forms. There is a lot of light-coloured stone and wood, which creates a feeling of spaciousness and peace. The cathedral has become a symbol of the presence of the Russian Orthodox Church in Western Europe and one of the new architectural landmarks of Paris. The cathedral is part of a large spiritual and cultural centre of the Russian Orthodox Church, which also includes a cultural centre, educational facilities and...

This beautiful Russian Orthodox Church is a few steps away from Tour Eiffel, and it is really worth visiting - at least once! 😍 To access the church, you need to pass by a security check as you go in but nothing to be frightened about - the agents are very professional and welcoming. There is a small souvenir space in the checkpoint area before accessing the church. On the inside, the church is brightened up by the white walls, golden-framed icons, and its simplicity. On the outside, it is remarquable with its golden domes and majestic architecture. A must visit if you are...

At first glance I thought it was a mosque until I noticed the crosses on its top, it's common for orthodox church to have an onion dome. Its golden domes are eye catching even when you pass by the other side of Seine near Pont de L'Alma. Too bad that the church and other parts of the Centre Spirituel et Culturel Orthodoxe Russe were shut down, seemed to be an act of cancelling Russia for its invasion on Ukraine. I mean unless the church is talking politics, putting a line around the area to indicate its closing...