Saint-Sulpice is the second largest Roman Catholic church in Paris (Notre-Dame is slightly larger) and it snared some fame among tourists when it was in the “The Da Vinci Code.” Construction began in 1631 when it replaced a 13th century church and continued until the 18th century under the management of several architects who frequently changed the design. As a result, it combines several architectural styles. For example, notice the mismatched twin towers on this western façade. The fountain was constructed in 1884 by Visconti and features the image of four bishops along with lions.
