Sacred Paris: A Guide to the Churches Synagogues and the Grand Mosque in the City of Light When visiting the City of Light the spirit of Paris can be felt everywhere. It holds a sacred history that goes beyond words beyond religion and its legendary places of worship are truly its crown jewels. Susan Cahill s Sacred Paris is a guide for seasoned Parisian visitors novices and armchair travelers to the historic religious sites of the city from the well-known landmarks to the sacred spots off the beaten track from the magnificent towers of Notre-Dame and the sweeping arches of the Grand Mosque to the serenity of Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre. This spiritual tour is interwoven with the artistic and cultural history of Paris from the medieval Crusades through the Resistance of World War II. Stand in the basilica of Saint-Denis where Joan of Arc prayed with her soldiers in the Hundred Years War and gaze at the murals of Saint-Sulpice painted by Eugene Delacroix or visit the village of Auvers where Vincent van Gogh painted the lovely Gothic church of Notre Dame d Auvers-sur-Oise. Organized by the major geographical sections of the city-Ile de la Cite; the Latin Quarter on the Left Bank; Montparnasse; Northern Paris on the Right Bank; the Marais-each chapter is accompanied by Marion Ranoux s beautiful four-color photographs. Also included are lists of Nearbys : gardens bistros librairies museums and other points of interest to round out your visit.