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"Discover the Majestic Tour Saint-Jacques in Paris" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of the Tour Saint-Jacques

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: La Tour St. Jacques La Boucherie a Paris, ca. 1867. Creator: Charles Soulier

La Tour St. Jacques La Boucherie a Paris, ca. 1867. Creator: Charles Soulier
La Tour St. Jacques La Boucherie a Paris, ca. 1867

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Arriving the Place Chatelet around the Saint Jacques tower

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Arriving the Place Chatelet around the Saint Jacques tower
LUX4817827 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Arriving the Place Chatelet around the Saint Jacques tower, 1862 - advertising on immmeuble

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: View of the Saint Jacques la Boucherie district from the rue Saint Denis in Paris with the tower

View of the Saint Jacques la Boucherie district from the rue Saint Denis in Paris with the tower Saint Jacques
ELD4959811 View of the Saint Jacques la Boucherie district from the rue Saint Denis in Paris with the tower Saint Jacques, where the church of Saint Jacques-la-Boucherie was located around 1797

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: First tubular tramway project in Paris (underground electric railway between Vincennes)

First tubular tramway project in Paris (underground electric railway between Vincennes and Bois de Boulogne)
PCT4293742 First tubular tramway project in Paris (underground electric railway between Vincennes and Bois de Boulogne) - map of the route - cut under the rue de Rivoli showing the tunnel

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): the Saint Jacques Tower, 1870

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): the Saint Jacques Tower, 1870
LUX4702093 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): the Saint Jacques Tower, 1870; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): the Saint Jacques Tower, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Place du Chatelet under the empire, place amenagee

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Place du Chatelet under the empire, place amenagee
LUX4817799 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Place du Chatelet under the empire, place amenagee, the Saint Jacques tower and the banks of the Seine, 1868; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Rue de Rivoli, Paris, c.1933 (postcard)

Rue de Rivoli, Paris, c.1933 (postcard)
2145076 Rue de Rivoli, Paris, c.1933 (postcard); (add.info.: Geography. France. "Yvon" postcard from the serie: Les Feeries nocturnes de Paris, France, ca 1933.); Photo © CCI.

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Saint Jacques Tower, 4th arrondissement, 1865

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Saint Jacques Tower, 4th arrondissement, 1865
LUX4701551 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Saint Jacques Tower, 4th arrondissement, 1865; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Saint Jacques Tower, 4th arrondissement

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Science. Blaise Pascal's experimentation with barometer, Saint Jacques Tower, Paris

Science. Blaise Pascal's experimentation with barometer, Saint Jacques Tower, Paris
3434250 Science. Blaise Pascal's experimentation with barometer, Saint Jacques Tower, Paris, 1648 Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements, France

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Paris: The Saint James Tower and the Victory Tower before its move, 1868

Paris: The Saint James Tower and the Victory Tower before its move, 1868
LUX4817864 Paris: The Saint James Tower and the Victory Tower before its move, 1868; (add.info.: Paris: The Saint James Tower and the Victory Tower before its move, 1868); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Church Saint Jacques, theatre du Chatelet, 1865

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Church Saint Jacques, theatre du Chatelet, 1865
LUX4817585 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Church Saint Jacques, theatre du Chatelet, 1865; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Church Saint Jacques, theatre du Chatelet

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: The big chatelet, saint Jacques toxer and wood bridge, 1621-1645

The big chatelet, saint Jacques toxer and wood bridge, 1621-1645, engraving by Benoist after a drawing by Hoffbauer
1754550 The big chatelet, saint Jacques toxer and wood bridge, 1621-1645, engraving by Benoist after a drawing by Hoffbauer, 19th century; (add.info.: The big chatelet)

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: First tubular tramway project in Paris (underground electric railway between Vincennes)

First tubular tramway project in Paris (underground electric railway between Vincennes and Bois de Boulogne)
PCT4293716 First tubular tramway project in Paris (underground electric railway between Vincennes and Bois de Boulogne) - map of the route - cut under the rue de Rivoli showing the tunnel

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: the Grand Chatelet and the Pont au Change in 1674-1788 , l-r Saunerie street, Megisserie banks

the Grand Chatelet and the Pont au Change in 1674-1788 , l-r Saunerie street, Megisserie banks
1743748 the Grand Chatelet and the Pont au Change in 1674-1788 , l-r Saunerie street, Megisserie banks, Trop-va-qui-dure street, Grand Chatelet deistroyed in 1802, Saint Jacques tower

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Old church of Saint Jacques the Butcher, demolia, except the tower

Old church of Saint Jacques the Butcher, demolia, except the tower, the 11 floreal year V (1797) (engraving)
5942954 Old church of Saint Jacques the Butcher, demolia, except the tower, the 11 floreal year V (1797) (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old church of Saint James the Butcher, demolia)

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Opening of Sebastopol boulevard in Paris on april 5, 1858, with on right saint Jack tower

Opening of Sebastopol boulevard in Paris on april 5, 1858, with on right saint Jack tower (16th century), drawing
1756124 Opening of Sebastopol boulevard in Paris on april 5, 1858, with on right saint Jack tower (16th century), drawing; (add.info.: Opening of Sebastopol boulevard in Paris on april 5, 1858)

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): The Saint Jacques Tower and the Place du Chatelet 1875

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): The Saint Jacques Tower and the Place du Chatelet 1875
LUX4701247 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): The Saint Jacques Tower and the Place du Chatelet 1875; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Panorama taken from Saint-Jacques tower showing Ile de la Cité under construction... c1862-1872

Panorama taken from Saint-Jacques tower showing Ile de la Cité under construction... c1862-1872. Creator: Unknown
Panorama taken from Saint-Jacques tower showing Ile de la Cite under construction, 4th arrondissement, Paris, between 1862 and 1872

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Panorama taken from Tour Saint-Jacques towards Ile de la Cité, 1st and 4th arrondissements

Panorama taken from Tour Saint-Jacques towards Ile de la Cité, 1st and 4th arrondissements... 1867. Creator: Unknown
Panorama taken from Tour Saint-Jacques towards Ile de la Cite, 1st and 4th arrondissements, Paris, 1867

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: The Saint-Jacques tower, taken over by Versailles troops, c1871. Creator: Gustave Boulanger

The Saint-Jacques tower, taken over by Versailles troops, c1871. Creator: Gustave Boulanger
The Saint-Jacques tower, taken over by Versailles troops, c1871

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Sketch for the Lobau gallery at the Hotel de Ville in Paris: The tambourine, the monuments... 1890

Sketch for the Lobau gallery at the Hotel de Ville in Paris: The tambourine, the monuments... 1890
Sketch for the Lobau gallery at the Hotel de Ville in Paris: The tambourine, the monuments of Paris, 1890

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Panorama taken from Saint-Jacques tower, 4th arrondissement, Paris, between 1845 and 1864

Panorama taken from Saint-Jacques tower, 4th arrondissement, Paris, between 1845 and 1864. Creator: Unknown
Panorama taken from Saint-Jacques tower, 4th arrondissement, Paris, between 1845 and 1864

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Panorama of Paris, between 1860 and 1862. Creator: Unknown

Panorama of Paris, between 1860 and 1862. Creator: Unknown
Panorama of Paris, between 1860 and 1862

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: The Tour de Saint-Jacques, before reconstruction, 1836 (w/c on paper)

The Tour de Saint-Jacques, before reconstruction, 1836 (w/c on paper)
XIR240998 The Tour de Saint-Jacques, before reconstruction, 1836 (w/c on paper) by Boys, Thomas Shotter (1803-74); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Tour St. Jacques and Notre Dame, Paris. Evening, 1848. Creator: Anton Melbye

Tour St. Jacques and Notre Dame, Paris. Evening, 1848. Creator: Anton Melbye
Tour St. Jacques and Notre Dame, Paris. Evening, 1848

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Tour St. Jacques, Paris, 1860s. Creator: Unknown

Tour St. Jacques, Paris, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Tour St. Jacques, Paris, 1860s. Albumen print

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Le Pont-Neuf, les quais, les bains 'A la Samaritaine'et la Tour St Jacques

Le Pont-Neuf, les quais, les bains "A la Samaritaine"et la Tour St Jacques
Le Pont-Neuf, les quais, les bains " A la Samaritaine" et la Tour St Jacques, 1847, printed 1965. Floating baths on the River Seine. Gelatin silver print, no

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Tour Saint-Jacques en 1830, vue prise de la place du Cloitre (engraving)

Tour Saint-Jacques en 1830, vue prise de la place du Cloitre (engraving)
962971 Tour Saint-Jacques en 1830, vue prise de la place du Cloitre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tour Saint-Jacques en 1830)

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Paris, Tour Saint-Jacques (colour photo)

Paris, Tour Saint-Jacques (colour photo)
2803625 Paris, Tour Saint-Jacques (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris, Tour Saint-Jacques)

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Meteorological observatory on the Tour Saint-Jacques, Paris (colour litho)

Meteorological observatory on the Tour Saint-Jacques, Paris (colour litho)
2782333 Meteorological observatory on the Tour Saint-Jacques, Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: A Birds Eye View of Paris from the Roof of St Gervais (engraving)

A Birds Eye View of Paris from the Roof of St Gervais (engraving)
729485 A Birds Eye View of Paris from the Roof of St Gervais (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Tour Saint-Jacques et square en 1870 (engraving)

Tour Saint-Jacques et square en 1870 (engraving)
962975 Tour Saint-Jacques et square en 1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tour Saint-Jacques et square en 1870)

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Paris Illustrated (engraving)

Paris Illustrated (engraving)
1059938 Paris Illustrated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris Illustrated)

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Vue de la tour Saint-Jacques, du boulevard Sebastopol, en 1866 (engraving)

Vue de la tour Saint-Jacques, du boulevard Sebastopol, en 1866 (engraving)
962969 Vue de la tour Saint-Jacques, du boulevard Sebastopol, en 1866 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue de la tour Saint-Jacques)

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Tour Saint-Jacques, Paris (chromolitho)

Tour Saint-Jacques, Paris (chromolitho)
732549 Tour Saint-Jacques, Paris (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tour Saint-Jacques, Paris.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection; French

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Paris: The Tour Saint Jacques, St James (b / w photo)

Paris: The Tour Saint Jacques, St James (b / w photo)
6007950 Paris: The Tour Saint Jacques, St James (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tour Saint Jacques, St James)

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: The Tour Saint-Jacques, Paris, c1920

The Tour Saint-Jacques, Paris, c1920
The Tour Saint-Jacques (Saint-Jacques Tower), Paris, c1920. From Paris - 48 Vues, a booklet of detachable postcard views. [A Papeghin, Paris, c1920]

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: Paris, Boulevard de Sebastopol (engraving) (b / w photo)

Paris, Boulevard de Sebastopol (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR280140 Paris, Boulevard de Sebastopol (engraving) (b/w photo) by Therond, Emile Theodore (b.1821) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageTour Saint Jacques Collection: The gothic Tour Saint Jacques, Paris, France, Europe

The gothic Tour Saint Jacques, Paris, France, Europe


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"Discover the Majestic Tour Saint-Jacques in Paris" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of the Tour Saint-Jacques, a true gem nestled in the heart of Paris. Dating back to the 16th century, this iconic landmark has witnessed centuries of history unfold before its very eyes. Captured by talented artists such as Charles Soulier and various unknown creators, these captivating images transport us to different eras. From a bustling scene at La Boucherie à Paris in 1867 to a serene view from Le Pont-Neuf, les quais, les bains "A la Samaritaine, " each image tells a unique story. One engraving takes us on an aerial journey over Paris from the roof of St Gervais, offering a breathtaking bird's-eye view that includes the magnificent Tour Saint-Jacques standing tall amidst the cityscape. Another engraving showcases this architectural marvel alongside a picturesque square during 1870. Not only is this tower visually stunning but it also served practical purposes throughout history. The meteorological observatory located atop provided valuable weather data for scientists and researchers alike. Whether you admire it through vibrant color lithographs or classic black-and-white photographs like "Paris: The Tour Saint Jacques, St James, " one thing remains constant – its undeniable grandeur. Its intricate details and Gothic architecture are truly awe-inspiring. As you stroll through modern-day Paris today, make sure to visit this historical treasure that stands as a testament to France's rich heritage. Let your imagination wander as you gaze upon its majestic silhouette against the backdrop of contemporary life. The Tour Saint-Jacques continues to be an emblematic symbol not just for locals but also for visitors who seek an authentic glimpse into Parisian history. Soak up its timeless charm and let yourself be transported back in time with every step taken around this remarkable monument.