Église Saint-Gervais
Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais was a Roman Catholic parish church dedicated to the Milanese martyrs Gervasius and Protasius, first recorded as existing on this site in the 7th century. The congregation leaned heavily on river workers, since the church stood near the Place de Grève port, and it was built on a slight rise to reduce flood risk from the Seine’s overflow. Construction of the “current” church began in 1494, and the complex was completed over a long stretch, finishing in 1657; its facade—completed last—was the first example of the French Baroque style in Paris. The church also carried musical fame: its organists included Louis Couperin and his nephew François Couperin. In 1918, it was struck during a bombardment on 29 March, reflecting how even established communities were caught in modern war. …
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