In my last post I talked about how Place Vendôme was filmed for the movie The Da Vinci Code. I also visited another place cited in the same movie, but not filmed. Where am I talking about? Why, St. Sulpice, of course! St. Sulpice is a notorious church for followers of Dan Brown's novels. * Warning: Time to put on your Tin Foil Hat * According to Dan Brown's theory, St. Sulpice is a cover up for the Catholic Church and that in reality it was/is a building used by the Priory of Sion. He cites such examples as the large Ps in the stained glass. Howev
er, I have to admit, upon entering St. Sulpice, I found it to be one of the most peaceful churches I've ever entered. It was stunningly beautiful and the stained glass was gorgeous. There were not a lot of people there and during the time I visited, Mass began. Obviously I'm not an expert on religious history, but I have to agree with the Church when I say that I do believe that the Ps in the stained glass are for Peter, one of the patron saints of the church, and that the Priory of Sion is a ridiculous idea. Nonetheless, Dan Brown is a very gifted author. I was surprised more people weren't at St. Sulpice. Everyone flocks to Notre Dame, which is an outstanding church, but St. Sulpice is the second largest church in Paris, after Notre Dame, so that's why I was surprised. The high vaulted ceilings made me feel like a tiny person. There is also a huge pipe organ in the church and I'd really like to hear it. If there is a concert at St. Sulpice, I will go back. I felt like it was one of those places in Paris which is simple overlooked. Normally, I like those places the best.
er, I have to admit, upon entering St. Sulpice, I found it to be one of the most peaceful churches I've ever entered. It was stunningly beautiful and the stained glass was gorgeous. There were not a lot of people there and during the time I visited, Mass began. Obviously I'm not an expert on religious history, but I have to agree with the Church when I say that I do believe that the Ps in the stained glass are for Peter, one of the patron saints of the church, and that the Priory of Sion is a ridiculous idea. Nonetheless, Dan Brown is a very gifted author. I was surprised more people weren't at St. Sulpice. Everyone flocks to Notre Dame, which is an outstanding church, but St. Sulpice is the second largest church in Paris, after Notre Dame, so that's why I was surprised. The high vaulted ceilings made me feel like a tiny person. There is also a huge pipe organ in the church and I'd really like to hear it. If there is a concert at St. Sulpice, I will go back. I felt like it was one of those places in Paris which is simple overlooked. Normally, I like those places the best.