St Jacques tower. Originally stood a complete gothic church here, but it was destroyed in 1797. The church was the starting point for pilgrims heading to…
Saint-Jacques tower before it was restored in the mid-19th century.
Photograph from Musee Carnavalet by Edouard Baldus.
Photograph from Musee Carnavalet by Edouard Baldus.
Blaise Pascal conducted experiments related to pressure in the church in the mid-17th century.
Damaged original sculptures.
Inside the tower.
Stained glass windows were added during the mid-19th century restoration.
