A NEW DESCRIPTION of PARIS  
Paris   
LONDON Printed for Henry Bonwick at the. Red. Lion in St. Paul's Churchyard   

A NEW DESCRIPTION OF PARIS. CONTAINING A particular Account of all the Churches, Palaces, Monasteries, Colleges, Hospitals, Libraries, Cabinets of Rarities, Academies of the Virtuosos, Paintings, Medals, Statues and other Sculptures, Monuments, and Public Inscriptions. With all other Remarkable Matters in that Great and Famous CITY. Translated out of French.  
LONDON, Printed for Henry Bonwicke, at the Red Lion in St. Paul's Churchyard. 1687.   

LICENCED.  
June 3. 1686. R. L'Estrange.   

TO THE READER.  
SOme other Reasons may be given for the publishing this Book in English besides the Common Reason of all Booksellers, which is the Improvement of their Trade (there being hitherto nothing of this Subject in our Language) and they are these; such who have not been at Paris may here read of those beauties which have rendered that City (of late years especially) so famous: Others who have had the satisfaction of seeing what is here mentioned, will not find it unpleasant to refresh their memory with the descriptions given in this Book. The lovers of those two most beautiful Sister-Arts, Painting and Sculpture, will be pleased to read of the Excellent Performances in both kinds at Paris. It is really the Encouragement which is given to these Arts, and their near Kinswoman Architecture, that makes a City Polite and Beautiful, advances an Inland Trade, and makes Artists so strive and vie with each other, till by degrees they arrive at the Perfection of the Ancients. The Curious will be no less pleased to read of the choice Collections of Medals and all sorts of Rarities. Nor will others want a serious Entertainment in this Book, to meet here several Passages of the French History, and to consider the Occonomy and Government; not forgetting also the Piety of Paris. To one purpose more this Translation may be useful; and that is, to such Young Gentlemen who go over; (as some do almost daily) in regard this Book in their Pocket with them, will be, as their Informer, so their Guide, and lead them directly to such Sights as they most fancy.   

The AUTHOR's Advertisement.  
NO Man doubts that Paris is at present one of the greatest and fairest Cities of the World; the magnificence of her Buildings, her extent, and the almost infinite number of her Inhabitants; among whom there are those who for Estates may compare with some Sovereigns; and in sine, the perpetual Concourse of all Nations of Europe, who come hither with an extreme Affection to study the French Behaviour, and observe the Rarities of the Place: All these things concur to make it to be considered as a City that has no equal. Yet it happens very often, that all its true Beauties are not taken notice of by many persons, and principally the Strangers, who complain that they can never find them out without making it their particular study, and giving themselves a vast trouble in the search, no Description having been hitherto Composed to instruct them in their Inquiries. It is for their assistance, and to satisfy the Curiosity of Strangers that I have undertaken to describe, by way of Abridgement, the most noted Beauties of that famous City. This Description will be the more useful unto them, in regard they may inform themselves of the several Places here noted, and may view several Things which they would have passed by and neglected, if they had not been admonished of them before hand. To make this work the more easy and methodical, I have taken the several Quarters and Streets in order, as far as possible, that so the several Remarks may be seen as they lie.  
I undertake not to make an exact description, that were almost impossible to be effected, what endeavours soever we make. I have therefore only collected those things which are most observable, and that which deserves to be seen with somewhat more than ordinary remark: Nor have I designed to search into Antiquities; for Giles Corozet, Father Breüil, and some others have done that already, better than any can hope to do it after them; and to them I refer such as desire to know the Originals and Foundations of places. Those Authors will acquaint you with the Epitaphs and Histories of Private Persons, which would have swelled this Volume considerably, if I should have transcribed them here. Besides, it seems unnecessary for a Stranger's knowledge to consider these things which serve only as private Monuments, and are of no use to the public History, for which they Travel. They take more delight, without doubt, in the description of a Cabinet, a Library, or an Apartment built after the modern way, than in reading the Epitaphs at Saint Innocents', or to pick out the meaning of them.  
Without question some will be surprised to see me undertake a Work so difficult as this, in sight of so many learned Persons abounding in Paris. But after all, if I prove not successful herein, yet however I shall esteem it sufficient glory, if I may inspire into any able Author the design of a Work which may in some sort answer to the Reputation of this great City.  
In the mean time, as I may hereafter inform myself more particularly of some things which I have not hitherto been able to discover; at the same time I shall be much obliged to those, who have any particular Memorials, if they will be so generous to communicate, and thereof advertise the Bookseller who Prints this, that so they may be consulted if they please.   

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A New DESCRIPTION OF The most Remarkable things IN THE CITY OF PARIS.  
BEfore I enter upon the matter, it may not be amiss to say something of the Original of Paris. If this great City be not one of the Ancientest in Europe, yet at least she may boast, that Caesar speaks advantageously of her in the sixth Book of his Commentaries; where he says, that having subdued divers Nations amongst the Gauls, he was forced to lay Siege to Paris, which at that time was wholly enclosed between the two Arms of the Seine, into which place all the Inhabitants of the Neighbouring Country were retired. Here they defended themselves with so much resolution, and made so stout a Resistance that he was constrained to draw together all the Force he could to attack and fight them. It is true he subdued them, but it was not without much Labour, and after several bloody Fights; and in fine, to reduce them entirely to his Obedience and to keep 'em so, he built the Great Châtelet, and placed in it a strong Garrison. Notwithstanding we read in other Historians, that Julian the Apostate being retired among the Cauls (where he remained a long time in that part of Paris which is now called the Hôtel de Clunie) he built this Fortress, as a Check upon the People of those Parts who were very uneasy and apt to rise: after all we must confess there is no great certainty of these things, by reason of the Ignorance of those Ages that went before us, which have lost or destroyed those Memorials which should have informed us of the truth, had they been now in being.  
As to the name of this Town; some say it was called Lutetia from King Luous, who was of great esteem among the ancient Gauls; others, from the Latin word Lutum which signisies Dirt and Mud; possibly because its Situation, being between the two Arms of a River, there was continually plenty of Water and Dirt. And without doubt it is for this reason that the little space of Ground which lies at the further end of the Petit Pont, between the new street of Nostre-Dame, and the Street de la Calande, is at this day still called le Marchè palud. Other Authors say, that the name Paris might well have been derived from the Greek word 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which signifies Near, and from the Goddess Isis who had formerly a Temple in that place where stands at present the Church of St. german des prez; from which place Paris was not far distant. And the Village of Issy near to Vaugerard might perhaps have also taken name from her, that Goddess having had a Temple there, served by certain Priests, for whose maintenance the Lands that lay about that place were appropriated; which Lands belong at present to the Abbey of St. Geneviéve du Mont. In the mean time Isis was not the only Deity that was Worshipped about Paris, Cybele had also her Temples there. To maintain which conjecture we may here take notice of the Discovery which was made some years passed in the Garden of Monsieur Berrier, in the Street called Coquilliere not far from the Church of St. Eustache. As they were digging there deeper than ordinary to make the foundation of a Wall, they discovered the ruins of an old Tower, with a Bust of Brass, representing a Woman's head something bigger than the Lise, and Crowned with a Castle composed of four Towers, with the ancient sort of Pinnacles in such manner as we see 'em in the old Bass reliefs of Rome, or upon Medals representing the Goddess Cybele who was invoked for the fruitsulness of the Earth, and whom the Poets called Turrita Mater. All Antiquaries who saw this Piece did not in the least question its Antiquity. Among others the Reverend Father du Moulinet one of the Learnedest Men of the Kingdom in these things, has printed a small Tract to prove that this head might have served in some Temple built in this place where this Goddess was adored. And even in the Library of S. Geneviéve they preserve a Model of this Head taken off in Plaster with all the exactness that could be from the Original, which is at present in the Cabinet of Monsieur the Procureur-General de Harlay, which illustrious Magistrate is perfectly acquainted with the true value of such curious things. There are other Etymologies beside these, as that of Paris King of the Gauls, whose dominion extended round about these parts, from whence it comes as some say, that the Inhabitants of the Neighbouring Villages were called Parisii or Parisiaci.  
It would be tedious to speak of the several enlargements of this Town. It is easily concluded that it was not always of the fame dimensions as it is at present. Under the Reign of Clovis it was as yet shut up within the two Arms of the Seine, that is, that it took up no more ground than the Isle du Palais, which is that part which at present we call the City, with some few houses on the Bank of the River next St. german l'Auxerois; where was at that time a Wood called lafoy Forest des Charbonniers. But however though it was then but very little, it was considered as a Place of very great importance, since in that partition which the Sons of Clovis made of the Kingdom, they agreed among themselves that Paris should remain neuter and belong to neither of the four; further, that if any of them should enter there without permission of the other three, he should lose all the part which he might otherwise pretend to.  
Under the second Race, the Town became a little more considerable: they began then to build on both sides of the Seine: all about the Church of St. Geniviéve, which Clovis had raised: at the upper end of the Place-Maubert; where afterwards Charlemain did dispose the Learned Men which he invited hither out of Greece and Italy; near St. martin's des Champs; and in divers other places in the Fields about the Town.  
But under the third Race it was much more increased. Philip Augustus caused it to be paved throughout, and a certain Financier (or Exchequer-Officer) called Girard de Poussy gave to this use out of his own proper Revenue 11000 Marks of Silver, and this he did freely without any constraint from the King, in whose Service he had doubtless attained this great Sum. This was an Example of Generosity altogether extraordinary; and was done in the year 1185. as Monsieur de Mezeray tells us in his History of France. This King also caused the several Quarters to be enclosed with Walls. Those of the University extended from the edge of the Seine beginning at the Gate of St. Bernard, or the Gate of the Tournelle, and so up behind St. Geniviéve to the Gate of St. James, and then down again towards the River to the place where stands at present the College of the four Nations, and where heretofore was the Gate of Nesle taken down not long since to enlarge the Place. On the North side of the River it was also enclosed with Walls which had almost the same extent. There was in former times a Gate near the place where now stands the Quinze-Vingts, which answered to another called the Porte-neuve, (or Newgate) on the Bank of the River pulled down some years ago, near which was a very high Tower: another Gate in the Street Coquilliere, at the end of the Street Grenelle: another in the Street of St. Denis, near the Fountain de la Rhine, which was called the Painter's Gate: another in the Street of S. Martin, at the end of the Street aux Ours: and another near S. John's Churchyard which was called the Porte Bodais, because it led to the Château or Castle of that name, which stood in that place where now is the Village of St. Maur des Fossez beyond Charenton. Since those times this great City is much augmented, and continually extended into the Fields, till not long since for several weighty Considerations, there have been certain Bounds prescribed, beyond which it is not lawful to raise any buildings. It is to be observed that Paris being thus bounded, its extent is the more considerable, in regard there is not to be found in it any place that is not extreme full of People, and as thick of Houses as can be contrived, in some of which there are continually several distinct Families in one house, which is rarely to be seen in other Towns, where every one desires to dwell apart, and where there are few houses to be found of seven Stories high, as they are all about the Palais; near the great Chatelet; and round the place called lafoy Halle; in which Houses the least Rooms are full of Inhabitants and let out at dear Rates.  
This is all that we shall say of Paris in General▪ Let us now come to particulars.  

The LOWER.  
Historians say that this Palace was first founded by Philip Augustus in the year 1214. Who made the great Tower, in which Ferrand Earl of Flanders was kept Prisoner after that King had won the famous Battle of Bouvines; in which the Earl who had Revolted from King Philip was made a Captive. This Tower was standing in the last Age, and had served not only to keep the King's Treasure, but also had been built to receive therein the Homage and Oath of Fidelity of those who held Lands of the Crown; or rather, as one may presume, it was the Siege Seigneurial (or Head of a Tenure) upon which several Fiefs did depend. For it is well known that our Ancestors had a custom always to build in their Châteaux (or Chief Seats) a great Tower, and to raise upon that another lesser, which they called the Don●on, this they esteemed the Mark of a signory; and without doubt this Tower at the Lovure was of the same nature. It was taken down when Francis the First began that building which at present is called the old Lovure. But Death hindered that Prince from performing much of what he intended. Henry the Second his Son, carried on the building after the designs of his Father, and for the performance he made use of the Abbot of Clugny, and John Gougeon, both Parisians and the ablest Architects of their Time, since those few things which we see of theirs pass for the most regular and finest Architecture of the World. They were preferred to the illustrious Sebastian Sorlio, who was expressly sent for from Italy, but had the displeasure to see his designs not followed. In the Hall of the hundred Swisses we see a kind of Tribune of the Workmanship of this John Gougeon, it is supported by four Cariatides, of a Design so regular and so well contrived that M. Perrault of the Royal Academy of Sciences hath caused it to be engraved and inserted in the Translation of the Works of Vitruvius, where he hath proposed it as a complete Model. The following Inscription Henry II. set over one of the Gates.  HENRICUS II. CHRISTIANISS. VETUSTATE COLLAPSUM REFICI COEP. A. PAT. FRANCISCO I. R. CHRISTIANIS. MORTUI SANCTISS. PARENT. MEMOR. PIENTISS. FILIUS ABSOLVIT AN. A SAL. CHRISTI. MDXXXXVIII. This being ruined by Age, and begun to be repaired by Francis I. the most Christian King: Henry II. The most Christian King, as a pious Son who was mindful of the design of his dead Father, caused to be finished, in the year from the Redemption of the World, MDXXXXVIII. 
Lewis the 13th. whose Designs were always Great and Magnificent, caused to be built the Great Pavilion which is over the Entrance. The Sieur Mercier had the charge of that work, in which he followed the first design and form. But being forced to raise his Work higher than the Body of the Building, upon the Corinthian and Composite orders, he added a Cariatide Order in imitation of that in the Hall of the 100: Swisses aforementioned, upon which he placed a double Fronton. The old Gate of the Lovure is under this Pavilion, the Roof of which is supported by two Ranks of jonick Pillars of one piece, placed two and two, and are extreme remarkable for their bigness. The Court in the middle of this building is great and exactly square. The King hath raised three Wings which are not yet finished. The Work consists of three Ranks of Pillars, Corinthian and Composite; the top is in the manner of a Terrasse, which appears of a Beauty most magnificently surprising. The great Gate is on that side next to St. german l'Auxerrois placed in the middle of a long Façade (or Front of Building) adorned with Corinthian Pillars two and two of a most beautiful greatness, which standing off from the rest of the Work make a great Portico on each side of the Gate, on which stands the Fronton composed only of two Stones, of one piece, each of which is fifty foot in length; a great Terrasse runs on the top of this Façade, from which one may discover all Paris. In the old Lovure, many things are to be seen.   

The Cabinet of Pictures.  
The place where the King's Pictures are kept, is in an Apartment near the end of the great Gallery. It is difficult to find more in number or more rare pieces in any part of Europe than are in this place. Here are some of all the most famous Masters of Italy and Flanders and other parts; all which the King hath caused to be graved, of which there are two great Volumes extant; but of late years they have removed a great part of these Paintings to Versailles to adorn that magnisick Palace. Yet there still remain several of divers Masters, among others the last Supper of Paul Veronnese, a Picture of an extraordinary greatness, so are the Battles of Monsieur l' Brun, from which they have made several Pieces of curious Tapestry. The Paintings of Pousin are here preserved with care, as are also those of several other French Masters, of which he is the Chief without dispute.  
They are continually working in Sculpture in two several places of the Lovure. M. Girardon hath his Workhouse under the Cabinet of Pictures where you may see some Statues which he hath finished for Versailles, those that are in the Grotto there, were made in this place; here you may see the Model of Cardinal Richelieu's Tomb, which is to be erected in the Church of the Sorbonne.  
At the end of the Court that lies before the Gate under the Pavilion on that side next the Ruë Saint Honorè, you ought to view the Statues which are to be placed on the Tomb of Monsieur de Turenne which the King hath caused to be erected for him at St. Denys. You may also there observe several other curious pieces, which are all of the design and invention of Monsieur de Mercy one of the best Statuaries of the Kingdom. He is at present about certain figures intended for the Tomb of Monsieur the Duke of Noailles at St. Paul's. The Sieur Renaudin hath also his Workhouse near that of M. Girardon, which ought to be seen by the Curious.  
But above all we ought not to neglect before we leave the Lovure to visit the Hall, wherein the Gentlemen of the French Academy assemble, whom the King honours with so particular a Protection, that he is willing to have them in his own Palace. This Illustrious Academy is composed of learned Persons who take continual pains in perfecting the French Tongue, and meet three times a Week. The names of the present Members of this Society, are  

M. de Besons, Counsellor of State.  
M. Corneille.  
M. Doujat.  
M. Charpentier.  
M. The Abbot Tallement, chief Almoner to Madam  
M. The Duke of Coislin.  
M. The Abbot Pelisson ' Master of the Requests.  
M. The Bishop of Acs.  
M. The Cardinal d'Estrées.  
M. the Renoüard de Villayer, Counsellor of State.  
M. The Abbot de Furetieres'.  
M. de Segrais.  
M. le Clerc.  
M. The Duke of St. Aignan.  
M. le Comte de Bussy.  
M. The Abbot Testu.  
M. The Abbot Tallement, Prior of St. Albin.  
M. Boyer.  
M. The Marquis d'Angeau, Governor of Touraine.  
M. The Abbot Regnier des Marais.  
M. The Abbot de la Chambre.  
M. Quinaut Auditor of the Accounts.  
M The Archbishop of Paris.  
M. the Bishop of Meaux, formerly Preceptor to Monseigneur the Dauphin, and chief Almoner to Madam the Dauphiness.  
M. Perault, controller of the Buildings.  
M. The Abbot Fléchier, Almoner to Madam the Dauphiness.  
M. Racine, Treasurer of France.  
M. The Abbot Gallois.  
M. de Benserarde.  
M. The Abbot Huet, formerly Under-preceptor to Monseigneur the Dauphin.  
M. Roze, Secretary of the King's Cabinet.  
M. Cordemoy, Reader to Monseigneur the Dauphin.  
M. The Precedent de Mesme.  
M. The Abbot Colbert, Coadjutor of Roüen.  
M. The Abbot de Lavau, Library-keeper of the King's Cabinet.  
M. Verjus, Plenipotentiary at the Diet of Ratisbone.  
M. the Novion, first Precedent of the Parlinment of Paris.  
M. The Abbot Danjau.  
M. Barbier de Haucour.  
M. .....   
Every other year on the Feast-day of S. Lewis, they give here two Medals of Gold, for Prizes, the one in Eloquence, the other in Poetry, on which account a great number of Persons at such times bring in their Compositions in both kinds, in order to obtain the Reward. The same day all the Members of the Academy procure a Mass to be sung in Music, after which a Panegyric of St. Lewis is pronounced by some able Preacher. Monsieur the Abbot Pelisson has composed the History of the French Academy, and writ it after such a polite and delightsom manner, that his Book passes for one of the finest and best things in the French Language. They have some Pictures in their Hall; one of the Holy Virgin; another of the King in his coronation habit; the Picture of Cardinal Richelieu Founder of the French Academy, that of the Chancellor Seguier who after the death of the Cardinal became its Protector, and in fine, another of Queen Christina of Swedeland, who came to these Assemblies, where she showed her extraordinary Genius for all curious things.  
We cross over here and pass into a Hall where we may see two Models made for the great Staircase of the Lovure, the fairest of which was made by the famous Mansard, the other by M. du Veau, he who made the designs for the New Buildings at Vin●ennes, but the first of these excels the other infinitely for the Grandeur of the gust and hardiness of design.  
In the old Tenis-Conrt, in the middle of the Court they are at work about the Model of a Statue of the King on Horseback, raised on the top of a Rock with his Enemies subdued at his feet, and four Rivers with their Urns who seem amazed to see this great Monarch arrived to the highest step of Glory. Nothing can be greater than this Work; and if it be performed according to the design, all Europe cannot show a more magnisick Monument. It is of M. Girardons designing.   

The Gard-Meuble or Repository of the King's Movables.  
On the Bank of the River at the Corner of the Street des Poulies' is the Garde-Meuble in an Old house which was formerly called the Hôrel du petit Bourbon, in regard the Princes of that Family dwelled there. The outside has no fine show, but it is within this place that they preserve the precious moveables of the Crown; here one may see a Surprising quantiy of Tapestry both ancient and Modern, here are some pieces which Francis I. caused to be made after the Designs of Julio Romano, and which were wrought at Anuers by a famous Master of that time who had an extraordinary Reputation. These pieces represent the Acts of the Apostles, and the History of Scipio the Great. This King hath caused abundance to be made at the Gobelins, enriched with Gold and Silver, after the designs of M. le Brun, of which he hath no less than 24000 els; not reckoning a great Foot-cloth in the manner of Turky-work, which is working in a place built on purpose at the end of the Cours d● la Rhine, commonly called the Savonnerie, which is to be the full length of the great Gallery of the Lovure, but is not yet finished. Together with these you may see abundance of Vessels of Precious Stones, as Agat, Onyx, Jacinth, Cornelian, Crystal of the Rock, admirable as well for their Size as Workmanship, several Branches of Coral, but one among the rest very great, and black as Ebony, which is extremely rare: Small Cabinets of Crystal of the Rock, and of Amber garnished with Gold and Jewels. But that which is most observable is a great Ship of Gold enriched with Diamonds, of most curious Workmanship, made by the Sieur Balin, and valued at one hundred thousand Crowns. After this you may see the Vessels of Massy Silver consisting of divers Basins, upon which the History of this King is cut in Chis●l-work, they are of such weight, that it requires the strength of two men to bear 'em upon a kind of Handbarrows made of the same metal and workmanship. Here are also Tables, Stands, Looking-glass Frames, Branches for Candles, extraordinary great, Orangers, two great Tubs of Silver which served at the Baptism of Monseigneur the Dauphin, Branches to set upon Stands, Chenets, Cassolets or perfuming-pots, and generally all Sorts of Goldsmith's work for their weight as well as workmanship to be admired; most of which things were wrought by the famous Monsieur Balin, of whom I have already made some mention. He was the chief Artist of this Age for Silver Work, and died about five or six years since. They show here also Embroidered Beds, extreme Rich, with Hangings for Alcoves of the same fashion. You may see in the same place the Cupboard of Francis I. of certain pieces of Silver gilt, very well wrought. In another Room, apart, they preserve a great quantity of curious Arms of all sorts, among others the Armour of Francis I. which he wore at the Battle of Pavia, where one may discern on the cuirasse the Blows which he received before he would yield himself a Prisoner to the Spaniards, to whom he dearly sold his Liberty. There is also a Fusil or small Gun which the City of Paris presented to Monseigneur the Dauphin, and which is here preserved because it was the first Fire-Arms he ever shot in. In fine, the Curious, and all others, may here find rarities enough to satisfy their eye, for beside the singular Beauty of the Work, one may here see a mighty quantity of Gold and Silver, which is a very great entertainment to such who are apt to be dazzled with the Splendour of the metal and consider that, more than the excellency of the Work. Of late the King hath caused the finest things in the Garde-Meuble to be removed to Versailles, yet still there remains a great number that are well worth seeing.   

The Palace of the Tuilleries.  
Having seen these things you ought to go next to the Palace of the Tuilleries, which extends itself along the Garden in one continued Line; it is composed at the ends of two great square Pavilions adorned with Pilasters of the Composite Order, and of one great Pavilion, like a Dome, in the middle, under which is the great Hall and Staircase that leads to the Apartments. It is to be observed that the middle of this Building, namely the great Pavilion, the two Terraces, and the two lesser Pavilions at the Ends, were built at the charges of Katherine de Medicis, who was very skilful in Architecture, as we perceive by these Buildings, which are all of a most curious proportion after the jonick and Corinthian Orders, there are three Ranks of Pillars, with an Attic over head. For this work she employed Philibert de Lorme and John Bulan, the prime Masters of their Age. The rest of the Buildings were performed by Henry IU. and Lewis XIV. who in our days hath repaired this Palace as we now see it. There stood once under the Pavilion in the middle, a great Staircase, which was one of the finest things of its kind in the whole World, for its disposition, and for the strange boldness of the Work. Which Staircase was built after the designs of the forementioned Pilibert de Lorme, but of late, to the great regret of the Curious, it has been taken down for the meliorating the Prospect of the Tuilleries to the Court, and for employing the Great Hall to the enlargement of the King's Apartment. Which Apartment, as also that of the Queen, and that of Monseigneur the Dauphin are enriched with excellent Paintings of the ablest Masters of France. In a Gallery which reaches the whole length of the King's Apartment on the Court-side, you may see several Cabinets enriched with Mignatures and Chissel-work extremely fine, with several Tables of inlaid Stonework very beautiful, among others one very large, upon which is the representation of a Salamander, which was the device of Francis I. and therefore this is supposed to have been his Table. Here are also some of Sicilian Marble of one Piece, of a wonderful variety of Colours. This Gallery hath often served for the Reception and Audience of Ambassadors, and at such times it hath been adorned with Rich Tapestry and other precious moveables.  
In the Rooms below are preserved abundance of ancient Statues, and the Bust of this King made by the Cavalier Bernin when he came from Rome to draw the Designs of the Lovure. One may see there also the Plans raised of all the strongest places of Europe, which have been drawn out with all care and exactness that is possible.  
The other moiety of the Building on that side next the Rüe St. Honorè contains the Chapel, which is not yet finished; and the Theatre, otherwise called lafoy Salle des Machine's: in which the Court was formerly entertained with Comedies, of which Psyche was the last, which after it had been Acted for many years▪ did still draw a world of admirers. But since the invention of Operas came to us from Italy, serious Plays though mingled with music and Entries of Ballets have given place to Song and continued Music on whatsoever Subject it be. This Theatre, without contradiction, is the most magnific of Europe, not excepting that of the Duke of Parma so much boasted of. One cannot desire any thing to be better contrived. Every Person may see and hear extreme conveniently. The Room behind the Stage for the Machine's is very large. As for the Decorations no Costs have been wanting, all the House is painted in Marble Colours. The Galleries are supported with Pillars whose Capitals and Pedestals are gilded, as is also the Ceiling which is curiously Carved.  
The Prospect of all this Palace is into the Garden of the Tuilleries, to which Garden this Palace also serves as a most Magnific Perspective, every one of its Allies being answered with a face of the Building of most beautiful Architecture. This Garden is at present one of the most regular of Europe, though it be not as yet adorned with Statues, as in time it will be. There is in it an open Theatre; with all the necessary parts thereunto belonging, as the Ancients contrived them, and which we see in those of Rome: Trees are planted here which serve in the like manner with the Ordinary Decorations in other Theatres. It is extreme great and may contain a great number of People. On the other side of the great Ally stands the Statue of Truth, raised upon a great Pedestal. It is the Work of a famous Sculptor called Ville Franche, who came from Cambray. Monsieur le Nostre continued the Works in the Tuilleries, and it is he also who manages those admirable Garden-Works at Versailles. You must by no means neglect to see his Cabinet which is very well furnished with Pictures, and Busts of Marble, most of which came out of Italy; among others one may easily observe a Picture of indifferent size, done by Dominicain, representing Adam and Eve in the Terrestrial Paradise, this is esteemed one of the finest Pieces in all Paris.  
We ought to observe that the old Lovure is joined to the Palace of the Tuilleries by the great Gallery which extends itself all along the River; at the end which was begun first there are several Paintings and other Ornaments of the design of Monsieur Poussin, but they being found too small for the Place where they stand, the Work never proceeded further but remained imperfect as it is, the beginning of this Gallery is the work of Philibert de Lorme, and the rest of Metezeau, he who undertook that great service at the Ditch of Rochel, which was the chief occasion of the taking that Rebel Town. Upon this subject the following Epigram was made in his honour,  

Haeretico palmam retulit Methezaeus ab host,  
Cum rupellanas aggere cinxit aquas.  
Dicitur Archimedes terram potuisse movere,  
Aequora qui potuit sistere, non minor est.   

O'er Rochel Metezeau Triumphant stood.  
Kerbing with a a bold Dike the Rebel Flood.  
In Fame scarce Archimedes equal is,  
As he could move the Earth, this fixed the Seas.   
The Salle des Antiques, or repository of Antiquities, is under the end of this Gallery, it is incrusted with Marble, and full of Ancient Statues, the best and scarcest that can be seen. The King has caused 'em all to be engraved by Melan. And there are two great Volumes of them extant in Folio, besides those other Pictures of which we have already spoken.  
The Apartments under this Gallery are all inhabited by divers famous Artists who are employed in the King's Service, and to whom he has assigned these Lodgings.  
The Royal Printing-house is also here, of which the Sieur Mabre-Cramoisy, is the Governor or Director: where you may see a small Room filled only with such Books as have been printed here.  
Monsieur Silvestre a famous Graver, Monsieur Melan of whose hand the public has several extraordinary fine Graving, M Coepel a Painter; M. Herard, M. Valdor, are lodged here. M. Cassiny hath also his Chamber here though his ordinary dwelling is at the Observatory, so hath Monsieur the Abbot Siry so well known for those curious Italian Memoires which he hath published upon History, Madamoselle Stella in whose apartment are several curious Pictures of Poussin; Monsieur Bain, a famous Enamellor, who has found out the secret to make Enamel as bright and beautiful as precious stones, and who hath now under his hands, for the King, a great Basin of Gold adorned with Mouldings on the Edges, this will be without all dispute a most exquisite piece when it is finished, as well for the Workmanship as for the materials, for it amounts to an hundred thousand Franks, he makes commonly Enamell'd Watch-Cases, and divers things of that sort. Near him is M. Boul who makes a sort of Mosaic works extremely neat, and which the Curious preserve very choicely; Messieurs Sanson, Sons of the famous Geographer have also Lodgings in this place; they are continually employed, and from time to time publish some new thing in Geography.  
The Kings Balaneier (or Mony-Stamp) is also kept in these parts. Here it is where they make those Curious Medals both Stamped and Cast, in Gold, Silver, and Copper. M. the Abbot Bizot, one of the most intelligent and able persons of all the Curious in Paris, had the direction formerly of these matters, after the famous Varin. One cannot desire to see any thing more choice than his Cabinet, which is completely furnished with Pictures, Medals, ancient and modern, agates, Figures in Brass, Porcelains, and a thousand other rarities of such sort.  
The Petite Ecurie, or lesser Stable, takes up the rest of the Buildings, which is very long, and full of excellent Horses.   

St. german l'Auxerrois.  
Something may be said here of St. german l'Auxerrois, the Parish Church of the Lovure. It is one of the ancientest of Paris, for Childebert was the Founder as well of this as that of St. german des Prez, both which he dedicated to St. Vincent, he having deposited in these Churches some Relics of that Saint Which he brought out of Spain. They have here on great Feasts, very magnificent Ornaments given by the Queen Mother; which are of Cloth of Gold and Silver very rich: These the Republic of genoa presented to that illustrious Queen and were by her immediately bestowed upon this Church. The other things most remarkable in this Church are, the Tribune (or Gallery) of Germain Pilon's designing, who was esteemed in his Age the ablest Workman in all France for Sculpture and Architecture, and the Chapel of Monsieur the Marquis de Rosteing, in which are some Busts in Marble of several illustrious Persons of that Family. In the Room where the Churchwardens Assemble hangs a very good copy of a Last Supper, by Leonard de Vincy, which Picture was formerly placed in the Church and its Beauty never observed, till it was known that the Cavalier Bernin had admired it. Upon which it was quickly removed and placed in this Room, for the more choice keeping. The most considerable Persons who have been interred in this Church are Monsieur Seguin, who was Dean here, very judicious in the value of Medals: Joachim du Bellay, one of the famousest Poets of his Age: Monsieur Varin, one of the ablest Gravers of Medals that France ever had; Monsieur Balin, a famous Goldsmith, of whom we have already spoken, this was he who invented those Curious Ornaments where the History of the Old and New Testament are represented in Cartouches of admirable Workmanship. Here is also the Tomb of Mademoiselle Silvestre represented in Painting on a Black Marble fixed to a Pillar behind the Choir, after Monsieur le Bruns way. In the lesser Chapels are to be seen several well esteemed Pictures of le Sueur's Work.  
There is a Landscape in Perspective done by Francisque, worth seeing, in one of the Houses in the Cloister.  
In that great space of Ground which is between the old Lovure and the Palace of the Tuilleries, are many fair Houses, among others  
The Hôtel de Crequi, in which lives the Illustrious Maréchal of that name. It's outside makes no great show, but within it is very well funished: above all the Staircase extremely well designed. In the Street of St. Thomas du Lovure is  
The Hôtel de Longueville formerly called the Hôtel de Epernon, which wants a whole wing of Building. So much as is finished is of a very beautiful design, chiefly the Portal, of the jonick Order, as is all the rest of the House, which wants a Square or place before it, to give the more advantageous view. The Apartments are convenient, and the Garden pleasant though it be enclosed on every side. You must not forget to see a Ceiling in one of the Chambers, painted by M. Mignard, highly esteemed.  
In the Turn-again-Lane near this place stands the House of M. de Guitry, which is very handsome.  
In the same Street of St. Thomas is also the Hôtel de Montausier, formerly called the Hôtel de Ramboüillet, heretofore the most delightsom Seat of the Muses, and which still serves at this day as a Retreat and Sanctuary to all ingenious Persons by the favourable protection they find from the Duke of Montausier formerly Governor to Monsiegneur the Dauphin.  
Having thus satisfied ones curiosity on the Subject of the Lovure, in which many particulars may be observed which are not here mentioned to avoid prolixity, let us begin our next Journey at the nearest place which is   

The Quarter of St. Honorè.  
This Quarter begins at the Rüe de St. Denis, where we may see, in the first place, a handsome row of Houses, built uniform with the same Symmetry, at the Charges of the Canons of St. german l'Auxerrois, who raise out of 'em a considerable Revenue. This place hath been enlarged upon the Churchyard of the holy Innocents', which lies behind. The Charnel-houses which are built round that Churchyard, were built, as reported, out of the Confiscate Goods of the Jews when they were expelled Paris under the Reign of Philip Augustus. In probability there is not any one place in the whole World in which more dead bodies are interred; which caused the Spanish Ambassador who resided in Paris during the League, to advise the Citizens at such time when the Famine pressed them cruelly, to grind the Bones of the dead in this Churchyard to make Bread; but this Counsel was not followed coming from a drolling Spaniard: M. de Mezeray, so well known of the Learned for his delicate History of France, is here Interred. You may see in this Place a Pyramid adorned with Bass-releifs, much esteemed, on the top of which is erected a Cross, this was set up in the last Age during the horrible Confusions of the League. There is in the same place a Skeleton of the Workmanship of Permain Philon. Further on, is  
The Cross du Tiroüer where, as it is said, Queen Grunehault was, by the Command of Clotaire, drawn at the Tail of a Wild horse. But this is not well proved: and it is much disputed among the Historians, whether this Queen was the most illustrious, or the most wicked of her Age. For there are as many that speak well of her, as ill. St. Gregory the Great, Pope; Gregory of Tours, Fortunatus Bishop of Poitiers, Paulus Aemilius, du Tillet, the Bishop of Meaux, and Pasquier in his Inquiries of France, are all full of her Encomiums. Those who condemn her are Aimoin, Gaguin, Minister-general of the Mathurins, Belle-Forest, du Haillant, and Vigner, whose Authorities are of great force in History. So that it will be difficult to affirm any thing positively of this great Princess, who has been more spoken of than ever any Queen of France hath been. Something lower are  
The Fathers of the Oratory, whose house stands in the same place where formerly was the Hôtel de Bouchages. Tho their Church is not yet quite finished, it is however already extreme handsome, and of a design very Regular. They have here on their great Altar a Tabernacle of a magnific sort of Architecture, the Pillars are of an admirable Sicilian Marble. It is a Dome raised very high with four Porticoes, supported with six Pillars of the composite order which stand out from the Work; the Ornaments of which are perfectly well wrought, and the Proportions exact. A great Fabric after this Model might well please the most difficult Persons in matters of Architecture. The Cardinal de Berulle is Interred in one of the Cha pels, where his Tomb may be seen, and on it his representation in white Marble. He was their Founder, as all men know. These Fathers have a very handsome Library. The place in Truth is a little too dark; but that does not impair its value, in regard it contains a great number of excellent Volumes both Printed and Manuscript, among which are a good number of Greeks and Arabians, given them by Monsieur de Sancy, Ambassador of France to the Porte. Who during the time of his Embassy made an exact search and collection of such Greek Rarities which had scaped the Barbarity of the Turks Such a Library this could never be better disposed of than into the custody of these Fathers, there being among them some Persons of most profound Learning, as appears by their Works, so much sought after and bought up by all Scholars. One might mention here Father Cointe, and Father Senault, both which have left the World such excellent Writings, the one in History, the other in Moral Philosophy; Father Malbranche who composed the Enquiry of Truth; Father Thomassin who wrote the Discipline of the Church in three Volumes in Folio; Father Dubois, who by order of Monseigneur the Archbishop, is now about the Ecclesiastical History of Paris. This Congregation hath also furnished us with the ablest Preachers, as Monsieur the Bishop of Again, so famous by the name of Father Mascaron, the Course of whose Sermons were most emphatical; Father le Boust, and Father Hubert who Preached a Lent at Nostre-Dame to a marvellous concourse of People, and the last year at Court; not to mention Father Morin, and divers other famous Preachers who lived not long since.  
As you leave the Fathers of the Oratory, and pass on along the Rüe St. Honorè, you ought to visit  
The Palais Cardinal, which the People now call the Palais-Royal, because the King was here Educated when young. The Hôtel de Sillery stood formerly in the little Court which is before the Gate, which Cardinal Richlieu caused to be pulled down to give the better sight to the Palace, he had then caused to be built here after the dessigns of the Sieur Mercier, who had been esteemed a very able Architect, had he raised his Buildings something higher; and that is the only fault of this Palace, extremely convenient in all things else. It is composed of two square Courts, of which the first and least is compassed about with Battlements, and the second is divided from the Garden by a row of Arches which support an open Gallery which reaches from one Wing to the other, through these Arches, which are enclosed with Iron Grates you have a Prospect into the Garden, which was formed as it is by Monsieur le Nostre after the same Model with the Tuilleries. As for the Apartments they are all most beautiful and convenient, and all the Court resided here a long time during the Regency. Above all, we ought to see the Gallery where Cardinal Richlieu caused to be painted all the famous men of France, From the time of Sugar Abbot of St. Dennis, down to the time of his Ministry: That is in effect the whole French History from Lewis the young, to the Reign of Lewis XIII. Monsieur the Duke of Orleans dwells here at present, though the House belongs to the King, to whom Cardinal Richlieu bequeathed it in his Will, together with five hundred thousand Crowns and that Curious Suit of Tapestry which is exposed on the great Feast of Corpus Christi.  
You must not forget to see the Cabinet of Monsieur the Chevalier de Lorraine, where are curious Pictures of the best Masters, it is near the Garden which adds not a little to its beauty.  
In a Hall belonging to this Palace is the Theatre where they represent the Opera of famous M. de Lul, which draws to it continually a mighty concourse of People lovers of Music. No part of Europe yields more pleasing Objects, be it for the Dances, or for the Symphony, or in fine, for the singularity of the Habits; but that which is most considerable, is the wonderful agreement of the French Music with the Italian, which was once thought a thing impossible, and yet even in this M. de Lul hath been mighty successful. Nor has the Age been ungrateful to his extraordinary Parts, for he draws a very great Revenue from the Representations of these Pieces. The Verse is ordinarily composed by Monsieur Quinault of the French Academy: Monsieur Corneille the younger hath also made some things, and Bel●rophon is of his writing. From hence you go to  
The Hospital of the Quinze-Vingts, which St. Lewis caused to be built in his time for 300 blind Gentlemen whom he brought with him out of the Holy Land where they had lost their Eyes in fight against the Saracens. Over the Gate o● this Hospital there stands a Statue of that Holy King which (thò of ill Workmanship) resembles him very much, as the Antiquaries pretend.  
Further in the same Street is St. Roch the Parish Church for all this Quarter, in which there is a very exquisite Crucifix wrought by Monsieur Anguerre.  
A little higher stands the Convent of the Jacobins, wherein is nothing very remarkable, unless it be the Library, which is one of the finest in Paris.  
After this you may take notice of the Portal before the House of Monsieur Pussort Counsellor of State, it is lately built, of the jonick Order, with an Attic over head, in which are the Arms of the Owner. This is a small piece of Architecture, very well esteemed. The inside of the Fabric is handsome, especially on that side next the Garden, which is very curious and pleasant. Near this on the same side is  
The Convent of Feüillans, Henry III. first brought them out of Languedo●, in number sixty, with the blessed John de la Barr●ere, Author of the Reform of St. Bernard's Order. At first they were lodged at the Bo●s de Vin●●nnes, till this house which was building for 'em should be finished. The great Gate which fronts upon the Rüe Saint Honorè, is but newly built; it is composed of four Corinthian Pillars, that support a Fronton on which are the Arms of France. The first Court which serves as a Paruis (or open Place) before the Church, is very well; and the Building over the Gate where you enter is not ill contrived. The Portal of the Church is one of the most Regular of all Paris, and it was the first Essay of Monsieur de Mansard. Here are two Orders of Pillars, jonick and Corinthian, fluted and set off with Ornaments. Within the Church are some Chapels handsome enough, among others that of Monsieur the Marquis of Rostaing, adorned almost like that at St. german l'Auxerrois, with Pillars and Busts of Marble. On one side of the great Altar you may see a Tomb after the ancient manner. It is of white Marble, with a great Urn of the same, curiously wrought; though it has no Epitaph, yet we may conclude from the Arms in the fore part of it, that it belongs to the Illustrious House of Rohan. The Choir behind the great Altar, where the Religious Sing, is adorned with Pictures representing the Principal Actions of our Saviour's Life.  
These Fathers have very Magnisick Ornaments which with all their Plate also were given by several Persons of Quality. They have a Library, not very numerous, but however there are in it very curious Pieces. In their Cloister you will find divers Paintings representing the Life of St. Bernard their Founder. Among these Religious there are some famous Preachers. As the Reverend Father Dom. Cosme, at present Bishop of Lombez, the Reverend Father Hieresme, and some others. As you go from hence you pass before the Capuchins, where there is nothing remarkable, and so on to  
The Nuns of the Assumption. These Nuns had their abode formerly in the Street called Ruë de la mortellerie, where they were Hospital-Sisters under the name of Haudriettes, their House in that place having been founded by one Stephen Haudry Esquire to the King St. Lewis, to Harbour, and they to serve the poor and sick, as Historians tell us. But being too much straitened for Room in that street they removed to this place, where they changed their name as well as Situation. Of late years they have raised here several Noble buildings, especially their Church, which is a Dome or Cupulo after the Roman manner, very high; the inside of which is adorned with Corinthian Palasters supporting a Cornish, over which is a Row of Windows, between which hang certain pictures representing the Life of the Holy Virgin, well painted. But the Plafon (or Painting within the Ceiling) of the Dome is that which is most remarkable, it was done by M. de la Fosse, and represents the Assumption, with the Angels carrying and following the Blessed Virgin into Heaven, all which is both for the boldness of the painting, and the design, the finest that can be, and one of the most finished things of Paris. The Nun's Choir is very handsome, but is difficult to see, by reason of the great Grate that divides it from the Church, which Grate is no ill imitation of that at Val-de-Grace. As you go out you ought to take notice of the Portico supported by eight Corinthian Pillars, with a Fronton and a Cornish, the Carving Work of which is not yet finished.  
All this Building was designed by M. Herard, director of the Academy of Painters which the King maintains at Rome.  
Having seen these things you need to proceed no further this way, there being nothing considerable in the Fauxburgh of St. Honorè, unless it be the Workhouse of Monsieur Anguerre, where you may see some works in Sculpture; and a young Garden or Nursery which in Spring time has very curious Flowers. This last belongs to the King, who caused it to be made here, from hence to furnish the Tuilleries with such Flowers as are needful to set of the Parterres, there is also in this place a great number of Orange-Trees, well kept and preserved.  
Over against the Nunnery of the Assumption is the Hôtel de Luxembourg, belonging to Monsieur the Marechal of Luxemburg, who inhabits here. The Garden is extreme pleasant.  
Next to this are the Capuchin Nuns, founded by Henry IV. in pursuance of the pious intention of Loüise de Lorraine, Widow of Henry III. They live very austerely. On one side of their Gate, a Fountain has been erected on which are these two Verses of Monsieur de Santeüil.  
Tot Loca Sacra inter pura est quae labitur Vnda,  
Hanc non impuro, quisquis es, ore bibas.  
Through Sacred Cells has this pure Water passed,  
With lips as pure do thou this Water taste.  
The Hôtel of Vendôme is near this, and takes up a long Space in the Street. It was built by the Duke of Vendôme natural Son of Henry IU. who always lived here. The inside is very beautiful. The Front of the great Staircase which is of the design of M. Mansard, is adorned with many Pillars which as you come in make a delicate show. The Garden is great but neglected as is all the rest of the House. The Duke of Vendôme Governor of Provence, and Grandson of him abovementioned lives at present in the Temple, with Monsieur the Grand Prior of France, his Brother.  
Having thus run through the Street of St. Honorè, let us now enter upon the next Quarter which is called lafoy Butte St. Roch.   

The Quarter de la Butte St. Roch.  
To view this Quarter in Order, you should begin at the Ruë de Richelieu, where as soon as you enter, you have on the right hand   

The Palais Brion.  
People give it that name because the Duke of Amville Earl of Brion, for some time made his abode here. This Building is part of the Palais Royal, and was begun by the Cardinal of Richelieu, who designed it for his Library. But some years since the King hath given it to two Academies, that of Painting, and that of Architecture. The first of these was established by M. des noyer's, under the direction of M. de Chambray Brother of M. de Chant-Loup, from whose pen we have several excellent pieces in print, among others, The Parallel of the Ancient and Modern Architecture, Palladio translated into French, etc. This Academy was reestablished by Monsieur the Chancelier Seguier, after whose death that beautiful Catafalque at the Fathers of the Oratory, was erected to his Memory as to their Protector. Monsieur Colbert succeeded him in this Charge and in the affection he bore them. Every day here is exposed a naked man, which is the Model by which the young Scholars design, in order to attain from Nature herself the great Art of Painting, an Art that requires a most assiduous Study. The great Hall where they meet is full of abundance of Pictures done by the most able Masters in the Academy, and of all those pieces that have been won for Prizes, which are here distributed to raise emulation among the young Artists▪, and of the Masterpieces of those who have desired to be admitted into the Academy. The Representations and Busts of several persons who have contributed to the establishment of this Academy are here also preserved. And in regard Painting is not the only thing here exercised but Sculpture also, they have got hither from Rome the models in Plaster of the most famous Statues of Antiquity, as that of Flora, of Hercules in the Palace of Farneze, of Venus, of the two Wrestlers, and of several others. Here are also several Bas-reliefs, and Sculptures better than ordinary. The names of those who are the present Members of this Academy are  
Monsieur le Brun, Escuyer, principal Painter to the King, Chancellor and chief Rector of the Academy.  

Rectors.  
M. Anguier, Painter.  
M. Girardon, Sculptor.   

Adjuncts to the Rectors.  
M. the Séve, the Elder, P.  
M. des Jardins, S.   

Counsellors, Professors.  
M. Beaubrun, P. Professor and Treasurer.  
M. Buister, S.  
M. Mauperché, P.  
M. Buiret, S.  
M. Coyel, P.   

Professors.  
M. Regnaudin, S.  
M. Paillet, P.  
M. the Séve, P.  
M. Blanchard, P.  
M. de la Fosse, P.  
M. le hunger, S.  
M. Coyzevaux, S.  
M. Hoüasse, P.  
M. Tuby, S.  
M. Audran, P.  
M. Jouvenet, P.  
M. Montaigne, P.   

Adjuncts to the Professors.  
M. Corneille the Elder, P.  
M. Rabon. S.  
M. Monier, P.  
M. Massou, S.  
M. Verdier, P.  
M. Licherye, P.  
M. de Mameur, P.   

Professors in Geometry, Perspective, and Anatomy.  
M. Leclerc, Engraver, Professor in Geometry, and Perspective.  
M. Friquet, P. Professor▪ in Anatomy.   

Counsellors.  
M. Rousselet, Graver.  
M. Yvart, P.  
M. Tortebat. P.  
M. Rabon, P.  
M. Silvestre, G.  
M. Edelinck, G.  
M. baptist Monoyé, P.  
M. Herald, P.  
M. Vandermeulin, P.  
M. Audran, G.  
M. Guerin. Secretary.  
M. de S. Georges, Historiogapher.  
M. Joblo, Assistant to the Professor in Geometry.  
M. le Maire, P.  
M. Vleugels, P.  
M. Valet, G.  
M. Picard, G.  
M. Huilliot, P.  
M. Genoelle, P.  
M. Legros, S.  
M. Mainer, S.  
M. Vignon, P.  
M. Mazeline, S.  
M. Hallier, P.  
M. Garnier, P.  
M. Bourguignon, P.  
M. Mignard, P.  
M. Lalemant, P.  
M. Cotelle, P.  
M. Armand, P.  
M. Baudet, G.  
M. Nocret, P.  
M. de Trois, P.  
M. Corneille, P.  
M. Bonnemer, P.  
M. Facus, P.  
M. Tiger, P.  
M. Lambert, P.  
M. le Comte, S.  
M. de Fredemontagne, P.  
M. Lespingola, S.  
M. Natiè, P.  
M. Cheron, P.  
M. Parossel, S.  
M. de la Mare Richard, P.  
M. Boulogne, P.  
M. Allegrein, P.  
M. Loir, G.  
M. Masson, G.  
M. Manier, S.  
M. Flamand, S.  
M. Vancleve, S.  
M. Vanbecq. P.  
M. Rabon, P.  
M. Beville, P.  
M. Cornu, S.  
M. Boulongue, the younger, P.  
M. le Blon, P.  
M. Toutin, P.  
M. Coypel, P.  
M. Benoist, P.  
M. Arnoul, P.  
M. Giffard, G.  
M. Person, P.  
M. Alexandre, P.  
M. Prou, S.  
M. Carrè, P.  
M. Hallè, P.  
M. Lemoine, P. Decorator.   
In a lower Gallery they keep a many Busts and ancient Statues which the King hath sent for out of Italy. There is a very considerable number of them which are placed in Ranks one degree higher than another as in an Amphitheatre; in which place there stands also a Model in Plaster of that beautiful Pillar which the Roman Senate Consecrated to the Memory of the Emperor Trajan, which is the best Monument that remains of the ancient Grandeur of Rome: by this we may see the Perfection to which the Ancients had brought the Art of designing. The King caused this Model to be made at a very great expense: It hath cost near two hundred thousand Franks. Francis I. had made the same thing with a design to have raised such another Pillar at Fontainebleau; but Death preventing▪ the Stones ●ay by neglected, and were after made use of to build a stable. M. Felibien hath the care and oversight of these things, to place them in their proper stations. No man understands these matters better than himself, as appears sufficiently by his Works. We shall say in its proper place how much the Learned are obliged to him for those Books with which he has enriched the Public, as his Dictionary of the Arts; his lives of the Painter, which he has published in four Volumes, perfectly well writ, besides which we have hardly any thing on that Subject in our Language: with several other pieces on divers subjects of Archi tecture and Painting.  
The other Academy established in this Palais Brion is that of Architecture, which takes up all the Apartments at the further end of the Court. This Academy the King erected in the year 1672. and placed it under the Authority of the Superintendant of the Buildings, of which the illustrious Monsieur Blondel is the Director. Who had the honour to teach the Mathematics to the Dauphin, of whom we shall speak more at large when we come to treat of his Cabinet. It is he also who makes the public Lectures of Architecture in this place. The Hall where the Members of this Academy assemble is adorned with curious designs, and one may easily distinguish from the rest, the Model which the Chevalier Bernin made of the Lovure when the King sent for him from Rome on this account.  
In the middle of the Court is placed a Horse of Brass a little bigger than the life. This the King caused to be brought from Nancy. It stands upon a Pedestal, and remains here till it be removed to some place where it may be more exposed to public View.  
When you go from hence you ought to visit the House of Monsieur de la Fosse, who dwells cross the way: here you may see several Pieces of Painting in his way, much esteemed.  
Observe as you go that the Rüe de Richelieu for the length, and for the beauty of the Houses, which are all built in a straight Line, is one of the most beautiful and regular Streets of Paris. It takes its name from the great Cardinal de Richelieu, who during his Ministry, caused it to be considerably enlarged, and the Gate to be made at the end which leads out of Town on the side next Montmartre. In the same Street these Verses of M. the Santeüil, are engraved on a Fountain.  
Qui quondam tenuit Magnum Mother amen a quarum,  
Richelius, Fonti plauderet ipse novo,  1674. 
The Sea did once submit to Richlieu's will,  
This Fountain's part o'th' mighty Empire still.  1674. 
As you go forward you come to the house of M. Mignard, who has by him many Curiosities. From thence you go to  
The Hôtel de Jarz, so called from a Commander of Malta, who bought the Ground of the Abbot of St. Victor, and built it. It is one of the best Works of Monsieur Mansard for design.  
The Gate is a curious piece, and the Staircase is very light, and consequently pleasant: The Apartments are large and high. But to say the Truth, they are not so convenient as beautiful. On the Garden side are contrived two small Cabinets (or Closets) supported with Pillars with much Art and Industry, but they are two small for the bigness of the Pillars which support them.  
Adjoining to this is the Hôtel de Louvois: there are many things to be taken notice of in this house, but more especially the Staircase, and the Room of Audience. As for the Apartments they are contrived to the best advantage, and no man can desire better Furniture than is seen here. Rich Tapestry, Branches for Candles, Tables, Looking-glasses of Silver, Embroidered Beds, and in fine, all that can contribute to magnificence and neatness, may be here seen, every thing in its proper place. The face of the Building on the Garden side, and that next the Court correspond and are both of a curious Symmetry. You must not neglect to observe as you pass, the Locks on the doors, which are very finely wrought, and kept with such care that they show like Silver.  
Over against this Hôtel is a long Gallery, in which was formerly kept the Library of Cardinal Mazarine, at present in the College of the four Nations. The Stable was underneath. The Duke of Nevers uses the Chambers that are at the end, where you may see some Ceiling pieces well Painted. Of late this Gallery hath been broken through, to make room for a new street that runs cross from the Rüe Vivien to the Rüe de Richelieu, to which they have given the name of Monsieur Colbert.  
At the further end of the Rüe de Richelieu you come into the Street of S. Augustin, so called from the Religious men of that Saint's Order, otherwise called les petits Peres (the little Fathers) whose house stands at the end and takes up part of this Street.  
In this Street are many very fair houses. About three or four years since the Sieur Dovilly Receiver of the Generalty of Poitiers, built one over against the Nuns of S. Thomas, on which he hath laid out one hundred thousand Crowns: there is nothing wanting but a little more Room, but it was impossible to have allotted more to the Work, it being shut up between the Petits-peres, and the R●e Vivien. Otherwise all is handsome. The Staircase is very light and large, and the Gate contrived after the manner of a Vault is very well proportioned; I say nothing of the Movables, for one may well conclude that a house which appears so well without, wants for no Furniture, and that the beauty within is equal to that on the outside.  
In the same Street stands the Hôtel de Gramont. This House hath for a long time been justly esteemed one of the fairest of Paris. It did once belong to the Sieur Monerot, who spared no Cost to make it Glorious. And it still preserves its Beauty, for its Furniture is most magnificent, since it came to the Duke of Gramont. It looks towards Montmartre which renders its situation extreme pleasant.  
Near this is the Hôtel de Grantè, not all out so magnificent, but very commodious and pleasant, because of its Garden which is one of the neatest of Paris, the abode of the Marshal of that name. This Hôtel did once belong to the Sieur Thevenin, who was a very curious person.  
Not far from hence is the House of St. Cotte-Blanche. Here was formerly a very good Library: and it was once adorned with very good Furniture and curious Pictures, but its Master having changed his Fortune, all these things are now dispersed.  
The House of M. Fremont, and several others that look upon the Fields, are not unpleasant.  
The House of M. de Bois-Franc, Intendant of the Duke of Orleans, which is on the other side of the Street, is one of the most finished things that can be seen. The face of the Building next the Court is extreme regular, set off with a kind of Portico whose Pillars are of the jonick Order, with Vases on the top done about with Festons and other Ornaments, all which give you a pleasing object as you enter. Round about the Court are Busts of Emperors placed between the Arches that support the Building. The Staircase is very spacious, with a Balustrade of Wood painted like white Marble, and wrought with a great deal of design. The Bas-reliefs on the Doors of the several Apartments, though they be but of Plaster, are notwithstanding very Ornamental. There is also in this House a Cabinet (or Closet) of very choice Books. As you go out you ought to observe the great Gate which is extremely well contrived on a very odd sort of a Foundation.   

The Rue Vivien.  
In this Street are several great Houses. That where dwells Monsieur Desmarais, Intendant of the Finances, and Nephew of Monsieur Colbert, deserves to be viewed: but above all   

The King's Cabinet.  
The House wherein this is kept hath but a very ordinary appearance; and one would hardly believe by the outside, that it contains within so many curious things.  
First, here is kept the King's Library, which was heretofore at Fontainbleau, which Charleses V. began, and which has been since much augmented by Francis I. and Catherine de Medicis. But of late years it hath been made much more numerous, in regard that at present here are more than fifty thousand Volumes, among which are twelve, or fifteen thousand Manuscripts in Hebrew, Greek, Arabic, Syriack, Latin, French, and almost all Languages. As for printed Books, there is no rare piece that can be heard of▪ but you may find here a Copy. Here are several very ancient Manuscripts of St. C●prian, which Catherine de Medicis brought with her, as also divers other very scarce Books, out of the famous Library of Laurence de Medicis. There are also some pieces of the History of France, which have been Collected very particularly and are kept here with great care. The Duke of Bethune, hath composed a considerable number touching the most important Negotiations which have been from the time of Francis I. to the Ministry of Cardinal de Richelieu. All these Volumes are curiously bound in Turkie-Leather of a Flame-colour, gilt, and the King's Arms on the Covers. Books of Prints have here also their proper places, of which there are here several great Volumes Collected by Monsieur the Abbot Marolles, the most curious person of his time, in these matters. The several Masters are placed in several Shelves, the Italians, Flemings, the Dutch, and the French, so that without much trouble one may observe their peculiar ways and fancies, and how these great Masters arrived to perfection in the Art of Painting, by different Roads. Here are also several Ancient Volumes of Limnings or Miniatures, well and carefully preserved, in which one may remark the singularity of the Habits of our Ancestors, and their odd fancies in designing; but the most beautiful things of this kind are certain Collections of Animals and Plants, designed upon velum, after the life, by Monsieur Robert, who hath laboured a long time to render this Work complete as we now see it. Here you may see a very great Volume in Folio, containing all sorts of Sea-Fish, this the States of Holland presented to Cardinal Mazarine, after a good Office received from that Minister, in a long Negotiation; and after his death it was placed in this Cabinet. In fine you may view in this Library whatsoever Book you can desire upon any Subject. Monsieur the Prior of Nogent, Son to Monsieur Colbert, is the Library keeper, M▪ Carcavi is Keeper under him, and M. Clement hath under him the care of placing the Books, and keeping the Catalogue.  
Books are not the only Curiosity to be seen in this place. The Medals here are one of the most considerable Treasures. Here are of all sorts, Ancient and Modern, no less than twenty thousand. Certainly there is not in all Italy a more considerable Collection, They are placed according to the order of time in little Cabinets of Cedar, whose Drawers are▪ gilt and Titled neatly; The sequel of the latter Greek Empire is so complete, that the Learned M. du Cange hath composed from hence the last Volume of his Bizantine History. As for the Moderns here are all that can be met with not only of Popes, Kings, Princes of Grmany and Italy, but of every other Nation, even the very Jettons (or Counters) which remark any particular event of History are here preserved. Here are also a great number of ancient Agates, among others one representing Constantine the Great Crowned with Laurel, extremely rare for its variety of Colours, and for its bigness, besides that it was wrought in the time of that Emperor as all Antiquaries agree. Also several others representing divers matters.  
But one of the greatest and most singular Rarities of this Cabinet, in the Judgement of all men, is the Tomb of Childeric the fourth King of France, who lived in the year 458. and was the immediate Predecessor of Clovis. This Monument was discovered at Tournay in the year 1653. As certain Workmen were digging near the Cathedral Church in an old Burial-place in order to lay a Foundation for a Sacristy; they first discovered the skeleton of a Horse's Head, and after that near the same place a long Stone in nature of a Tomb, which Stone the Workmen were fain to break before they could remove it; But they were surprised to find under it the Bones of a Man all lying in their natural and proper situation. Curiosity urging them to examine this discovery still further, they found among the Bones a good quantity of Greek Medals of Gold, of the latter Empire, with a great number of Flies of the same metal, with their wings half open, and enameled with Cornelian. The noise of this spread over the Town immediately, and the Canons of the Cathedral Church came to the place to consider what these things might discover. In fine, they still found further a kind of Clasp, a great Buckle, and an Ox's head of Gold also, which last was apparently the representation of that Divinity which they at that time Worshipped. There was also a Sword garnished with the same metal. But that which effectually discovered this to be the Tomb of King Childeric, was a Seal-Ring of Gold, on which was cut a head, with these words about it, Sigillum Childerici Regis. We need not say that there was also certain Table-books, with their needle or pen, of gold, the Iron head of a Battle-axe almost consumed with rust, with a Ball of Crystal solid and round like an egg which served in his Sickness to cool his mouth, or for some other use according to the Custom of that age, now unknown. All these things were collected together with a great deal of care. And the Arch Duke who was then Governor of the Low-Countries, desiring to have this precious Monument for his own Cabinet, the Canons of Turney could not refuse him; but that Prince dying, it came to the Emperor's possession. After this the Elector of Col●gne, who had used his utmost endeavours to obtain it from the Archduke in his life-time, made now the same requests to the Emperor, who sent him the Monument as soon as he desired. This the Elector presented to the King, who caused it to be placed in his own Cabinet, where it is now preserved as an evidence of the high Antiquity of the French Monarchy, and the original of the Flowers-de-Lis, contrary to what Chiflet hath writ in his Book called Anastasis Childerici, to which Book Monsieur de St. Amant hath extremely well answered and made it apparent that those things which they found in the Tomb like Flies, were indeed Flowers-de-Lis, and not Bees, as that Author imagines.  
Under M Carcavi, abovementioned, M. Vaillant is employed in keeping the Medals, who hath been several times in the Levant, to make Collections of such things. He published in Latin not many years since a History of the Kingdom of the Seleucides, collected from the Medals in this Cabinet, in which he has discovered his profound knowledge in this Science, and hath at the same time been mighty serviceable to the Learned in explaining many things, which they would hardly have understood perfectly without his help.  
Here you may see also over the Chimney several other Antiquities, as Lacrimatories, such as the Ancients used to gather the tears in of those that wept at Funerals and then place 'em in the Tombs; Lamps; little Idols, and abundance of such like things.  
The Academy of Sciences, meet in this house; for whose use the King caused the Observatory to be built. The Learned Men who compose this Academy, labour continually for new Discoveries in Natural Philosopby and the Mathematics, who being persons of extraordinary Science, the Reader will not be displeased to see their names and they are  

M. Duclos, Physician.  
M. Carcavi, Mathematitian.  
M. Huguens, M.  
M. Blondel, M.  
M. Perault, P.  
M. du Hamel, Secretary to the Academy.  
M. The Abbot Gallois, M.  
M. Mariotte, M.  
M. Cas●●ni, M  
M. du Vernay, P.  
M. Bourdelin, Chemist.  
M. D●da●t, P.  
M. Borelli, M.  
M. de la Hire, M.  
M. Pothenot, M,  
M. Sedileau, M.  
M. The Abbot de Lanion, M.  
M. Couplet, M.   
The Names of those Members who are deceased since 1666. About which time this Academy was first established by Monsieur Colbert, at the Solicitation of M. Duclos, and M. the Abbot of Bourzay, are  

M. de la Chambre, P.  
M. Frenicle, M.  
M. Pequet, P.  
M. Roberval, P.  
M. The Abbot Picard, M.  
M. Gaïer, P.  
M. Marchand, P.   
In their Hall is a great Burning-glass, which does wonderful effects when exposed to the Sun; in a Cabinet near this they have a Momie brought from Egypt, but of late they have not shown it, it being broke. All their Rooms are filled with Books, every Author being obliged to give a Copy here, to obtain his Privilege, which makes the Number augment daily.   

The Rue des Petits Champs.  
From the Rüe Vivien of which we have been treating, let us now turn to the Rüe des petits Champs which lies at the end of the other. The first thing which we find remarkable in this Street as you enter from the Rüe St. Honorè, is  
The Hôtel de la Vrilliere, the abode of Monsieur de la Vrilliere de Château Neuf, one of the four Secretaries of State. This Hôtel is one of the fairest of Paris, and best exposed to view, by reason it fronts full upon the Rüe des Fossez. The Portal is supported with Pillars of the Doric Order, with two great Statues upon Pedestals above. The forepart of the house is in manner of a Terrase, and joins the two Wings. The Court is exactly square; and the outside of the Buildings hath all the 〈…〉 be desired, the Ornaments being 〈…〉 exceeding just and regular proportion. For the Apartments beside their Gild and Sculpture, they are adorned with most magn●●●ck Furniture, among other things one may there ●●e a Suit of Tapestry representing the twelve Months of the year, of a most singular design. The Gallery is full of excellent pictures, of the ablest Masters. There is one piece of Bassan highly esteemed, and admired by all the Curious. This Beautiful House is the Design of Francis Mansard. Almost cross the way is  
The Hôtel de Emery, in which Monsieur Fouquet dwelled for some time, and after him Monsieur the Marshal de Turenne: It is one of the most capacious houses that you can meet with. M. Perrault Controller of the Buildings uses one part of it, which he has fitted up extreme neatly. After this you come to  
The Hôtel de Ceneterre, which hath this peculiar, that it is encompassed on all sides with Streets. It is vast and Commodious, and the Garden extreme pretty. The Sieur le Féure of Orleans was the Architect that built it. The Furniture is Magnific. Going still forward in the same street you come to  
The Hôtel Colbert, where dwelled the deceased Monsieur Colbert Minister and Secretary of State, and Controller general of the Finances (or Revenue.) There appears in this Fabric much regularity with an excellent Gust and very peculiar. The Court is square, and the Buildings about it of such a neat contrivance that you can hardly meet with the like elsewhere. The Apartments are disposed with wonderful Judgement. But that which is most observable is the Portal on the Court-side, which is form Vault-fashion extreme skilfully, with the Kings Bust in the farther part of it, of Chevalier Bernini's hand. This piece of Work is in its kind one of the best performed and handsomest things that can be seen. The Library is none of the least considerable Ornaments of this Hôtel, it is one of the fairest that we have at present, for the number of Books, but chiefly for the very considerable Manuscripts which are not to be met with else where. Among others there is a very Ancient Bible, of the time of the Emperor Charles the Bald, with a great many Volumes of Negotiations in the time of Monsieur the Cardinal Mazarine, which take up all that end of the Gallery next the House, Monsieur the Abbot Baluze is the Library-keeper, which Learned Person is so well known through all Europe that it is needless to say any thing here in his commendation. He hath published several Works which sufficiently discover his profound knowledge, among others Capitularia Regum Fancorum in three Volumes in Folio; certain Learned Dissertations on several contested Subjects, and in fine, some Pieces which time had concealed, and which with great Study and pains he daily brings to light under the Title of Miscellanea, to which he prefixes proper Prefaces, by which we are acquainted with the Lives and Merits of the Authors. Most part of these excellent things he draws from the Manuscripts of this Library. On one side of this House lies  
The Hôtel de Boüillon la Marq. Of late this is joined to the Hôtel Colbert, and as it is now rebuilt it is much more commodious and neat than formerly.  
The House of M. de Menars Master of Requests in the Generality of Paris is in the same Row next the Rüe du Mail. You may here see the famous Library of the Messieurs de Thou. The Name of those Illustrious Persons to whom it hath belonged, cannot but raise our esteem and curiosity for such a Collection, and by the printed Catalogue we may easily perceive the number and rarity of the Books. M. Quesnel who hath the care of them, hath placed them in the exactest order that can be desired, and this Library hath lost nothing of the Beauty and Reputation which it formerly had when it belonged to Messieurs de Thou, which makes us hope that it may also e'er long be public as it was formerly. Returning again from the Rüe de petits-Champs, you go to  
The Palais Mazarin. There is no place in Paris where you will meet with more Curiosities. or see richer Furniture than in this Palace. The front of the Building on that side next the Court is of Brick and Freestone, with two Statues of white Marble, which show curiously as you enter. The Staircase on the right hand leads to the Apartments, composed of many Chambers whose Ceilings are adorned with Gilding and Pictures of the best Masters of the Age: As for the Furniture, it is in all the Rooms Magnific, and it is continually changed with the Season of the year; In one of the Chambers, all the Goldsmith's Work, as a great Branch for lights, the Chenets, and several other things, were all designed by the famous Cavalier Bernini, which is infinitely more esteemed by the curious than the Metal of which they are wrought. After you have gone through several Chambers on the same floor, hung with rich Tapestry heightened with Gold and Silver, you are brought into a Gallery filled on each side with Cabinets adorned with precious Stones, and Chizil-work in Gold and Silver, placed upon Tables of Marble or inlaid Stone. You see there also Vases of Jasper and Alabaster of several sizes, with little Statues in Brass of delicate Workmanship. The floor of this Gallery is covered with a Turky-work Carpet all of one piece, and of an extraordinary length. The Apartments below Stairs are no less magnific than those above. All the Rooms are full of german Cabinets, and China, with Trunks of Japan, wonderfully light and sweet: besides this here are abundance of Marble Statues brought out of Italy with extraordinary Cost. In one of these Rooms you may see on a Table, a small Figure of the same Piece; it is about half a foot high and represents a Cibelle holding a Book in her hand, this is mightily esteemed. In another Room near this are several great Tables of Porphyry and Marble; the Lower-Gallery and the Hall through which you pass to it, are also full of Busts and ancient Statues. This Gallery is of the same length with that of which I have already spoke. In fine, no one place can show us together so great variety of curious things; Clocks, Pendulums of an extraordinary nature, Statues of Silver, and Silver gilded, with Vases of the same, and all these things very numerous. On Corpus Christi Day some of the Rich Tapestry belonging to this Hôtel is exposed to public View, of which there is enough to hang a whole street.  
Before the Gate they place the rich Horses, (or Trappings) embroidered with Gold and Silver, which Cardinal Mazarine caused to be made against the Ceremonies of the King's Marriage; they are surprisingly magnificent. Those belonging to the Mules and Led-Horses are embroidered upon red Velvet, with the Arms of the Cardinal in the middle, and several devices in the corners, with other Ornaments To conclude, one cannot express all the rich and brave things that are in this Magnific Palace.  
Further on, is, The House of Monsieur de Saint Poüange, which belongs at present to Monsieur de Bechamel Marquis of Nointel. This House is very well Built; the inside is extraordinary neat, and so is the Garden and Staircase, which last are reckoned among the best of Paris. But that which is chiefly to be observed, is the excellent piece of Perspective Painted by the Sieur Rousseau on one of the Court-Walls; it is in its kind the best of the Kingdom, and one cannot meet with any thing more pleasing to the Eye than that magnific Architecture which is there represented. You come next to  
The Hôtel de Lionne, which the late Monsieur de Lionne, Marquis of Berni, and Secretary of State, built from the Ground, for which he employed the Sieur de Veau the King's Architect. Monsieur the Marshal de Villeroy, and the Duke, his Son, dwell here at present. The outside of this Hôtel is of a very handsome contrivance, set off with the Ornaments of Architecture. The inward parts are extreme commodious, and the Garden which lies behind is very advantageous to its graceful View. There was a design of building a Library here, but the Master's death arriving too soon, put a stop to the performance.  
Near this is a great House newly built at the very corner of the Rüe St. Anne, belonging to Monsieur de Grand-Maison, heretofore Treasurer of the Extraordinaries of War, who hath spared no cost to make it so beautiful as it is.  
Almost exactly cross the Way is the House of the Sieur Baptist de Lul of whom we spoke when we treated of the Opera, this House is adorned on the outside with great Corinthian Pilasters.   

In the Rue saint Anne  
Is the House called les novelles Converties, (or New Converts) built about ten or twelve years ago, with the Alms of several Persons of Quality, among others, the famous Monsieur de Turenne, for the Habitation of those Families who should embrace our Religion. Their Church is but small, and there is nothing curious in it to observe.  
The Convent des Petits-Peres stands in this quarter, at the further end of the Rüe saint Augustin. King Lewis XIII. was the Founder, and left 'em wherewithal to begin the Fabric of their Church which is not yet finished. There is nothing observable in their house. On the Fountain which stands at their Gate you read this Inscription.  
Quae dat aquas, Saxo latet Hospita Nympha sub imo.  
Sic tu cum dederis Dona, latere velis.  1684. 
The Nymph lies hid which does this Water yield,  
So be thou, when thou'rt doing good, concealed.  1684. 
In the Rüe des Fossez, which is near this, is  
The Hôtel de Pompone, where dwells Monsieur de Pompone, formerly Secretary of State. This House was heretofore called the Hôtel de l'Hôpital, and belonged to Monsieur the Marshal of that name. Not far from these places of which we have spoke you go to  
The Hôtel de Soisons belonging to Madam the Princess of Carignan, and Madam the Duchess of Nemours, Heiresses of the late Monsieur the Comte de Soissons, Lewis of Bourbon, Prince of the Blood. It was first built by Catherine of Medicis for her retreat after the death of Hen. II. her Husband, and here she remained a long time during her Widowhood. The outside of this House is but mean, but the Apartments are handsome and extremely well furnished. The Garden is one of the greatest of Paris, and furnished with very handsome Orangers. Here is a great Pillar raised in one of the Corners of the Court, with a small Staircase contrived within it, in imitation of that of Trajan at Rome, Report says that this was built by Catherine of Medicis, who had great skill in Astrology, and that she used frequently to go up to the top of this Pillar to make her Observations. Joining to the Walls of this Hotel stands the Chapel which serves only for the use of those of the Family. It is called the Queen's Chapel, because it was built at the same time with the rest of the House, and Catherine de Medicis came often hither to hear Mass in public. Near this is the Street called Rüe de Grenelle in which stands  
The Hôtel Seguier. This was formerly called the Hôtel de Bellegarde, it being built by the Duke of that name while he was great Master of the Horse of France under the Reign of Hen. IU. who employed him in great Negotiations and sent him to Florence in order to his Marriage with Mary of Medicis. Monsieur the Chancellor Seguier, when he came to dwell here enlarged it very considerably, and built that beautiful Gallery which takes up one side of the Garden. The inside is extreme handsome, and the Wain scot Work is of the best kind that one can desire to see, all is gilded and adorned with Pictures done by the Sieur Voëte, who had the Reputation in his time, of a good Painter. There are also some Landscapes done by other good Masters, which are admirable. That which was very remarkable in this Gallery during the life of Monsieur the Chancellor, was a great number of Porcelain Vessels that were placed all round the Gallery upon the Corni●●●, and which made the finest show that could be. It was difficult to find in any one place a greater quantity, and better collected. Here were also Cabinets placed between the Windows on both sides. At the end of this Gallery you enter on the left hand into a Chamber which was richly adorned with Tapestry, where were several rich pieces of Goldsmith's work, among others, a great Frame curiously wrought in which stood the Picture of the late Monsieur the Chancellor done by M. le Brun.  
You might also have seen here a Cabinet of Ebony enriched with ancient Agates representing the Emperor's heads, and in a little Cabinet near this, a great number of Animals very considerable, some in Vases, and some in Pictures, wrought by the best Masters of Italy, and by those who dwelled at Lymoges in the last Age. Madam the Chanceliere, who deceased not long since, had here a Cabinet of Crystal most delicately cut, with abundance of Watches and Clocks, enriched with precious stones: few Houses in Europe had a greater quantity of Silver Vessels. You might have seen here a whole Service of Silver gilt most magnificently, each piece being extraordinary both for the bigness and workmanship. But that which was the greatest Ornament of this Noble House was the numerous Libary, valued at near two hundred thousand Crowns. Which Library was first begun by Monsieur the Precedent Seguier, and by him given in his Will to his Nephew, Monsieur the Chancellor. It was situate over the Gallery of which we have already spoken. We need not say that it was full of very curious Books, that may easily be supposed since it was collected by the ablest man of his Age, and to say all, by him whom the French Academy made choice of for their Protector after the decease of the great Cardinal de Richlieu, in whose House they always assembled till such time as the King settled them in the Lovure, where at present they remain. There were in this Library a great number of very rare Manuscripts, whose names we find cited by Authors who have here made use of them. We may expect one day to see a Catalogue of them, which was never yet made public. But this will not be till the Inventory be finished, and then all these choice Books which have been so long collecting together with so much pains by the greatest men of their time, shall be exposed to public Sale, and dispersed among those who will give the prizes demanded. Such was the state of this Hôtel during the life of Monsieur the Chancellor Seguier, who held that great Office for many years with universal applause, and that during very unsettled times:  
At the end of the Rüe de grenelle, you come into the Rüe Platriere, in which Street stand two fair Houses.  
That of Monsieur de Bovillon, and that of the late Monsieur de Herval, Controller-General of the Finances. The last of these was built with much care. You may see there several good paintings of Monsieur Mignard, and a Bed with its Furniture extreme Rich. This House stands in the place where were formerly the Stables belonging to the Hôtel de Epernon.  
In the Rüe Coquéron at the end of the Rüe du Bouloy, is  
The Hôtel de Gesures, whose outside is neat and Furniture within very handsome. It did once belong to Monsieur de Fontenay-Mareüil, so well known for his famous Embassies, and above all for that to Rome.  
Further on is the House of the Sieur Monginot, built but four or five years since. On which he hath made a considerable expense. It looks very great on the Court-side, and the Apartments which are disposed in enfilades (or through Prospects) are magnificently furnished with Tapestry, Chenets of Silver, and all the Furniture for the Chimney of the same; In fine, all is extreme neat, and nothing seems wanting, unless it were a little more light to the Staircase, but as it is placed it is impossible to make it lighter.   

The Church of St. Eustache.  
This Church was formerly but a small Chapel dedicated to St. Agnes, and depended upon the Chapter of St. german le Auxerrois. The present Fabric was begun to be built in the year 1521. and the first Stone was laid by the Provost of Paris, by name John de la Bar. It is at present the greatest and most spacious of the Kingdom. The Grandeur of the Building, the number of the Pillars which in truth are a little too thick crowded together, and the height of the Roof, with the Chapels that are round it, considered altogether, render this Edifice Majestic. Among other things the two Chapels which are on each side of the great Gate ought to be observed. One of which is appropriated to Baptism, and Painted by Monsieur Mignard, the other for Marriage, and Painted By Monsieur de la Fosse: Monsieur Colbert did contribute to their decoration. In the Chapel of Marriage stands the Model of the great Portal which is to be raised before this Church, which Work will be very expensive. The Pulpit is well wrought in imitation of that at St. Estienne du Mons, but it falls short of that. Overhead is a great Picture representing the Apparition of our Lord, painted after the manner of Monsieur le Brun; this Picture was given by Monsieur Colbert, as seems by his Arms at the bottom. Adjoining to one of the Pillars in the Nave on the left hand as you enter, you see a great Bas-relief of white Marble on a Foundation of black, which is the Epitaph of the famous Monsieur de la Chambre, so renowned for his Writings, this is contrived in a Medaillon held up by Immortality, and to make her more obvious and better understood, over head is a Cartel or Scroul with these words out of the Scripture graven therein  Spes illorum Immortalitate plena est. Their Hope is full of Immortality. 
This curious piece is the Workmanship of the Sieur Baptist Turcy, who wrought after the design of Monsieur le Brun. The other things in this Church are of no great consideration. Monsieur the Chancellor Seguier, and Monsieur de Bullion Sur-Intendant of the Finances under the Ministration of Cardinal de Richolieu, were Benefactors to this Work. Monsieur de la Mothe le Vayer, formerly Tutor to Monsieur, and so well known for his rare Writings, and Monsieur the Abbot of Bourfay of the French Academy, are interred here.  
IN the Rüe Coquilliere which is near St. Eustache, stands the House of Monsieur Berrier Secretary of the Council: in whose Garden was found the Bust of Cybele, formerly▪ mentioned. The Portal, though it makes no great show outwardly, yet within it is of singular beauty, adorned with Corinthian Pilasters of an admirable Gust. The Guard des Sceaux (or Lord-Keeper of the Seals) the Chateau-neuf dwelled here.  
These are the principal things that are to be seen in this Quarter.  
Behind St. Eustache lies the Rüe Montmartre, near the further end of which Street stands the little Church of St. Joseph, in whose Churchyard is interred the famous Moliere, so well known for his Comedies.  
Near St. Eustache is the great Market called lafoy Halle which place ought to be avoided as much as may be, because of the continual Crowd of People that frequent it. Formerly they executed the Criminals here as they do now at the Greve. And we read in the History of Charles VI. that the Provost of Paris, named Montaigu, who was also great Treasurer, had in this place by means of the Duke of Bourgoyn his head chopped off; to the great regret of the Parisians, he being a very good man. But the King abhorring this cruel Act of Injustice, which had been done in his Name during the time of his distraction, restored his Memory and Family again to their former honour; and the Celestins of Paris, to whom he had given his House of Marcoussy, went and took down his Body from the Gibbet at Monfaucon, four Months after his Death, and having performed his Funeral Offices in the most Magnificent manner they could, they interred his Body at Marcoussy, where they raised him a Monument, which remains at this day. This was a rare example of gratitude and generosity in Monks, as is well observed by Juvenal des Vrsius Archbishop of Reins, a faithful Historian of that King's Reign.  
Near the Rüe Montorgueil is the Hôtel de Bourgogne; which House the ancient Dukes of that name formerly gaveto the Brotherhood of the Passion established in the Church of Trinity-Hospital in the Rüe S. Denis, on condition that they should represent here interludes of Devotion; but since those times Peoples Relish being changed, they have since represented here other Plays of Profane Subjects. And at present the Italian Comedians are possessed of this House, since the union of the two Companies of French Players, which the King caused three or four years ago. This Theatre is perhaps one of the Ancientest of Europe, for it is thought that there have been public Shows in this place six hundred years ago. In former times Comedies were only represented by wand'ring Companies of Pilgrims of the holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, who were since called Jongleurs. These having no certain Residence used at the corners of Streets, to relate the Adventures which they had met with in their Travels, and People being concerned at their stories, and commiserating the several dangers they had passed through, would give them very liberally considerable Alms. The ancient Dukes of Burgundy, seeing People take some pleasure in hearing them, he gave them a Room in his Hôtel, where all people might come and hear them with better conveniency than in the Street. But in time, these Masters of devout Subjects degenerated into profane Tales, and in effect so very profane that they became mere Farces and very irregular representations. In such sort that Christianity could not honestly permit them. Thus it lasted during the ignorance of those Ages. And it was this that still gives occasion to those who do not consider the difference between this ancient sort of Comedies and those now acted, to confound all together. Whereas in truth the nature of Comedy is so far changed, by the care of the great Cardinal de Richelieu, that there remains nothing of that which made it Condemned.  
Adjoining to the Rüe Montorgüeil, is the Rüe Mont-martre, and divers little streets run from one to the other, the Principal of which is the Rüe de Cleri in which stands the House of M. Bertelot, Intendant of the Household to Madam the Dauphiness. It is composed of two joining Courts, of a very particular design. The Furniture is very handsome.  
Near this is another House belonging to the Sieur Rolland, built after the designs of Monsieur des Argues a famous Architect: by the outward appearance you may easily conclude that it belongs to one of an excellent Judgement. But the inside and the Front next the Court surpass all the rest. Nothing can be more regular nor better proportioned than the Staircase, which is raised upon a very odd sort of Plan, and where the Architect had need of all his Art and Study to have made it as it is.  
This is all of note in this Quarter. Some other things there may be of which I have not spoke; but they appear of so little Consideration that they are not thought worth mentioning. In the next place we pass to   

The Rue St. Denis.  
This Street begins at the great Châtelet, which stands at the end of Pont au Change▪ as we have already said. In this place the Civil and Criminal Courts are held for the City and Preuôtè (or Provostship) of Paris; which Jurisdiction is at present divided into two parts, according to the course of the River, into the old and new Châtelet; and the Officers know their several Divisions.  
The great Butchery, which is near the great Châtelet, is the oldest of all Paris, nay heretofore it was the only one. It did heretofore belong to a Community of Townsmen, who made among themselves a kind of little Republic, which bore such Credit and Authority among the Inhabitants, that often times there happened great Disorders through the discontent of these People, who under the Reign of Charles VI took part with the Factious. At present this Butchery is reunited to the rest of Paris. Further on is  
The Hospital of the Nuns of St. Catherine, These are bound to entertain for one night such poor Maids as are in want. They are also obliged to bury the Bodies of those that are found dead in several places, and who are to be exposed some days at the Châtelet to see if they can be known.  
Near this is the Church of St. Opportune. This was formerly a Priory of Nuns depending on the Abbey of Almaneche in Normandy, within the Diocese of Seize, but at present it is a Collegiate Church of eight or ten Canons, who here perform the Ecclesiastical Offices. Going still forward, you come to   

The Fountain of the Holy Innocents'.  
This Fountain stands at the corner of the Rüe aux-Fers, a Street full of Mercers and Silk-men. It is the admiration of all that are skilled in Architecture and Sculpture, and without doubt it is one of the handsomest objects in its kind that can be seen, by reason of the Basses-tailles extremely fine, both for the design and performance; most of the Figures represent Nymphs in divers Postures pouring Streams of Water out of their Urns. The Chevalier Bernin, who was of a Gust difficult enough, admired this Work, and processed that he had not seen any thing so fine in all France. It was made by the famous John Gougeon, who finished it in the year 1550. In the upper part you may read this Inscription  Fontium Nymphis. To the Nymphs of the Fountains. 
A little beyond stands the Church of the holy Sepulchre, which was first built for the Pilgrims of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, who were here entertained for some days. At present it is a Collegiate-Church the Collation of whose Canons belongs to the Chapter of Nôtre-Dame. The Altar is very handsomely wrought, and the Picture over it was Monsieur Colberts gift, and Painted by Monsieur le Brun.  
The Church of St. Leu, and St. Giles is a little further. In one of the Chapels here is interred the Mother of Monsieur the first Precedent de Lamoignon, whose Tomb of Marble is a well wrought thing and designed by Monsieur Girardon, on it is a Bas-relief much esteemed. The Picture over the great Altar is also highly valued, it being the work of one Porbus a famous Painter.  
A little higher is the Hospital of St. Jaques, on the other side of the way. It was founded by the Alms of certain Citizens who obtained a Licence of Lewis Hutin in the year 1315. It was formerly appointed for the entertainment and lodging of those who passed this way in their Journey to St. James in Galicia. At present the Revenue is annexed to the Invalides.  
We say nothing of the Hospital of the Trinity nor of the Church of St. Saviour, there being nothing curious in them, no more than there is in the Houses of the Penitent Nuns, and of those called Filles-Pieu which were built and endowed by St. Lewis; yet at the Church of these last you may observe the great Altar, which they have built of late after the same manner with that of St. Martin des Champs.   

The King's Statue.  
In the Hôtel de St. Chaumont, where dwells Monsieur the Marshal de la Feüillade, we ought to see the King's Statue, which that illustrious Marshal hath caused to be made at a great expense representing the King in a Roman Habit Crowned with Laurel. It is about eleven or twelve foot high and but of one block of Marble, the greatest that was ever yet seen at Paris. The Pedestal on which it must be placed will be very high, and on the four sides will be several Bas-reliefs in Brass, representing the History of divers great Actions in this King's Reign, as, the taking of Bezanzon, the famous Passage of the Rhine, the general Peace of Nuneguen, and the satisfaction which Spain made to the King in the year 1661. in relation to what passed at London about Monsieur the Marshal de Estrade at that time Ambassador from France into England. Four Captives loaden with Chains lie at the bottom on a heap of ancient Arms. But of late the design of the Statue itself hath been changed; it will be of Brass, and in that habit which he wore at his Coronation, and which is always preserved in the Treasury of St. Denis, with Immortality behind him Crowning him with Laurel. This Monument is of a design most magnific, and the Sieur des Jardins hath continually been employed about it for above three years past. It is not yet known in what place this curious Statue will be fixed, where it may best be exposed to the public view, and such a place is now under consideration. It is said however, that Monsieur the Marshal de la Feüillade, who hath been at all this expense to demonstrate to Posterity the Gratitude he hath for the King's Favours, hath very lately, for the sum of fourscore thousand Crowns, purchased the Hôtel de la Ferte-Senoterre, to make a Square, in the midst of which he intends to place this Statue. Monsieur de Santeüil canon of St. Victor, one of the ablest Wits of this Age for Inscriptions in Verse, is now composing an Inscription for this piece which will acquaint Posterity with the Wonders of the present Reign.  
A little higher you will see a Fountain, lately built with these verses engraven upon it, 
Qui fontes aperit, Qui slumina dividit, Vrbi,  
Ille est quem domitis Rhenus adorat aquis.  
At whose command Rivers to Fountains turn,  
To him doth Rhine submit his Captive Urn.    

The Gate of St. Denis.  
Of all the new Gates which the Eschevins have built since they first undertook by the King's Order to beautify the City of Paris, this is the most magnificent. It is built upon the same Foundation where the old Gate stood, which was very inconvenient This new building is threescore and eleven foot high and of the same wideness. The overture of the Gate itself is four and twenty on each side. This overture is accompanied on each side with Pyramids charged with Trophies of War, under their Pedestals on each hand they have contrived a lesser Gate, as an addition to the great one in the middle; overwhose Arch ● a Bass relief, representing on the town side, the ●assage over the Rhine, and on that side next the Fauxbourg, the taking of Maestricht: and lastly, to render the whole more intelligible, under each Pyramid these inscriptions are engraven upon Tables of white Marble on the side next the City,  EMENDATA MALE MEMORY BATAVORUM GENTE. 
 PRAEF. ET AEDIL. PONI CC. 
 ANN. R. S. H. M. DCLXXII. The Dutch being Corrected. The Praefect and Aediles caused this to be set up, in the year from the Redemption of the World, 1672. Quod Diebus vix Sexaginta Rhenum, Vahalim, Mosam, Isolam Superavit. Subegit Provincias tres, Cepit Vrbes munitas Quadraginta. 
That in scarce sixty days, he passed the Rhine, the Wael, the Maes, and the Issel.  
That he conquered three Provinces and took forty Walled Towns.  
On the side next the Faux-bourg, as follows  QUOD TRAJECTUM AD MOSAM XIII. DIEBUS CEIPT. 
 PRAE●. ET AEDIL. PONI CC. 
 ANNO R. S. H. M. DCLXXIII. In Memory of the taking of Maestricht in thirteen days. The Praefect and Aediles caused this to be set up, in the year from the Redemption of the World, 1673. 
The Frieze on each side hath this Inscription in Letters of Gold.  LUDOVICO MAGNO. To Lewis the Great. 
This Gate is of a most magnificent appearance, and is in its kind one of the fairest Works of the World. The Top is uncovered after the manner of the old Triumphal Arches which are seen at Rome. Monsieur Blondel designed all the new Gates, and also all the other Embellishments that are raised in Paris of late years; the Inscriptions also are his, which make that Learned Persons ability, appear extraordinary in all things.  
In the Fauxburg we ought to see The House of the Fathers of the Mission of St. Lazarus. Of late years these Fathers have raised much building for the entertainment of their numerous Society. Formerly this was a Maladrery, that is, an Hospital for Leprous People. But that Disease being ceased in this last Age, these Lazer houses have been converted to other uses, and this here being fallen into the hands of Father Vincent de Paul, Institutor of the Mission, it is become the head or principal Seat of all his Congregation. Whose Institution is to go abroad into remote Villages and there to instruct the poor Peasants, and also to teach the young Clerks the Ceremonies of the Church; hence it is that at the four times appointed yearly for Ordination, all those who are to be presented to the Archbishop for Orders, ought first to pass here eleven days in exhortations and instructions, during which time these Fathers are obliged to entertain them freely, for on this condition they enjoy the Revenue of divers Lands that lie about their House.   

The Rue St. Martin.  
This Street is one of the longest and straitest of Paris. In the beginning of it, you find the Church of St. Jaques de la bouchery, remarkable for its high Tower, built out of the Confiscate Money of the Jews when they were expelled Paris. It is said that Hamel a famous Chemist was here interred, who found out the secret of the Philosopher's Stone in the Reign of Philip Augustus. But it is more credible to believe those who think that the Jews being driven from Paris, he made use of that Money which they had entrusted in his hands and with it built the great Tower of this Church, and the Charnel-houses of St. Innocents', as we have already observed in its place. John Ferne, Physician to Henry II. is also here interred. He was without dispute one of the learnedst Men in that Science that ever was in France, as one may easily conclude from those wonderful Cures which he performed in the Royal Family, chiefly on Catherine de Medicis. By which one may see the power of Art over Nature itself, when a Person hath once attained the true Mastery in that Profession. His Epitaph is is behind the Choir in these words.  
Deo▪ Immortali Opt. Max. & Christo Jesus Hominum Salvatori Sacrum.  
Johanni Fernelio Ambianensi Henrici II. Galliarum Reg is Consiliario & primo Medico nobilissimo atque optimo reconditarum & penitus abditarum rerum Scrutatori & Explicatori subtilissimo, multorum salutarium Medicamentorum inventori, verae germanaeque Medicinae restitutori, summo ingenio exquisitaque Doctrina Mathematico, in omni genere Philosophiae claro, omnibus ingenuis artibus instructo, temperatissimis sanctissimisque moribus praedito, Socero suo pientissimo Philibertus Bariotius, supplicum Libellorum in Regia Magister, magnique Regis Concilii Praeses, affinitate gener, pietate filius, moerens posuit. Anno à Salute mortalibus restituta, 1558.  
Obiit. XXVI. Aprilis An. M. D. LVIII.  
Vixit Annos LIII.  
Sacred to the Immortal God, and to Jesus Christ the Saviour of Mankind.  
To the memory of Joh. Fernel of Amiens, Counsellor and chief Physician (I may add the noblest and the best) to Henry II. King of France, the searcher out of the most hidden and abstruse matters, and the most ingenious explainer of them, the inventor of many excellent Medicines, the restorer of the true and genuine art of Physic, an incomparable Mathematician, an universal Philosopher, and an absolute Scholar, and besides all this of a holy and unblameable life: to the memory of his most pious Father-in-Law, Philibert Bariot Master of the Requests, and Precedent of his Majesty's great Council, in Affinity his Son-in-Law, but in Duty his Son, with much sorrow erected this in the year from the Redemption of the World, 1558.  
He died April 26. in the year 1558. Aged 53.  
The Crucifix which stands over the Door as you enter into the Choir, is the Work of Sarazin, and much esteemed.  
The Church of St Mederic was formerly called S. Peter's, but St. Mederic, a Monk of S. Bennets Order, Native of Autun in Burgundy, dying here in the reputation of Sanctity, this Church took his name, after the same manner as other Churches had done on like occasions. At present it is Collegiate, composed of twelve Canons who are obliged to go to the grand Processions at Nôtre-dame, by reason this Church depends on that Cathedral.  
St. Julien des Menestriers. Where at present a Community of Priests inhabit. Formerly this was an Hospital erected by two famous Musicians or Minstrels in the year 1330. for the Relief of poor sick Women.  
Cross the way stands the Hall or Office of the Company of East-India Merchants, remarkable for certain Figures over their Gate. After that you come to  
The Hôtel de Vic, which has been repaired very lately, and does now belong to divers particular persons. Next you have  
St. Nicolas des Champs, founded by King Robert whose Palace stood near this place, on the very same Ground where now is S. Martin's. This is the Parish-Church of a very large Parish, and full of People. M. Gassendi, one of the most famous Philosophers of this last Age, is here interred in a Chapel belonging to Monsieur de Monmort. Monsieur Bernier so well known for his profound Learning, and for those famous Travels which he made into the Indies, where he abode some time, hath translated his Works into French for the ease and satisfaction of those who do not understand the Latin Tongue. Near this is  
St. Martin des Champs. This Monastery is compassed about with high Walls and Battlements after the ancient fashion, with Towers from space to space as they built in old time; the Church and rest of the Covent, have all the marks of great Antiquity. But the great Altar is according to the Modern, and designed by Mansard. It is composed of four Corinthian Pillars of Marble, of a disposition and proportion worthy so great a Master. The Order of St. Bennet have been a long time possessed of this house. And Monsieur the Abbot de Lionne, Son of the Secretary of State, is Prior hereof, which is a very considerable Revenue. Some think this house was founded by Philip the first or by his Father, King Robert, both which kept their Court in this place. But we read in some Authors that there were here even at that time very ancient Buildings, and that those Kings did only repair them for their own habitation.  
The Gate of St. Martin, as well as the Fauxbourg on this side of the Town, take their names from the Priory of which we have been speaking. This Gate was built in the year 1674. almost at the same time with that of St. Denis. It is a kind of Triumphal Arch, consisting of three passages, of which that in the middle is higher than the other two. The work hath about fifty foot of Front, and as much in height, the Architecture is of that sort which is called Bossage rustic, carved with Bas-reliefs over the Arches, above which is a great Cornish of the Doric Order, and over that an Attic on which are these Inscriptions:  LUDOVICO MAGNO. 
 VESONTIONE SEQUANISQUE 
 BIS CAPTIS, 
 ET FRACTIS GERMANORUM, 
 HISPANORUM, BATAVORUM 
 EXERCITIBUS. 
 PRAEF. ET AEDIL. PONI 
 C C. 
 ANN. R. S. H. MDCLXXIV. 
To LEWIS the Great.  
Besanzon and the Franch Comté being twice taken, and the Armies of the Germans, Spaniards and Dutch being routed. The Praefect and Aediles caused this to be set up in the Year from the Redemption of the World, 1674.  
On the side next the Faux-bourg, you may read this,  LUDOVICO MAGNO. 
 QUOD LIMBURGO CAPTO, 
 IMPOTENTES HOSTIUM MINAS 
 UBIQUE REPRESSIT. 
 PRAEF. ET AEDIL. PONI 
 C C. 
 ANN. R. S. H. MDCLXXV. 
To LEWIS the Great.  
Who having taken Limburg, silenced every where the vain threats of his Enemies. The Praefect and Aediles caused this to be set up in the year from the Redemption of the World, 1675.  
The Rampart that leads from this Gate to that of St. Denis, is planted with a large walk of Trees, which in some years' time will make a most pleasing place where to take the Air. The design is to continue it round about the Town, behind the Temple and so to the Port St. Anthoine. The Work is already so far advanced that Coaches may conveniently pass from the Porte St. Denis to the Bastille. The Public is obliged for these advantageous Works to M. Blondel who designed it thus.  
In the Faux-bourg you may see the Church of St. Laurence, formerly an Abbey of the Benedictin Order, but at present a Parochial Church, whose Parish extends a good way into the Town. The Portal of this Church is very handsome, and the Altar is of a very particular design, contrived by the Learned M. le Pautre so well known for his excellent Works in Architecture. The Ornaments and Statues belonging to this Church deserve to be well observed.  
The Fair of St. Laurence begins on the Feast day of this Saint (Aug. 10.) and usually lasts a whole Month. Not long since it was used to be held in the Faux-bourg, but the Fathers of Saint Lazare having built up in a piece of Ground belonging to them, certain Houses and Shops proper for this purpose, the Tradesmen found it convenient to remove thither, which yields those Father's a considerable Revenue. Over against this is  
The Convent of the Recollets a neat Place. Here you ought to see some Paintings of Father Luc, a great imitator of Raphael, among others the Picture belonging to the great Altar. Their Library is also very handsome, and the Books neatly bound.  
Behind this Monastery stands the great Hospital of St. Lewis. It was sounded by Henry IV. in the year 1607. For those who were visited with the Plague. At present the Convalescents (or those sick who are recovering) of the Hôtel-Dieu, are removed hither for some Weeks, to take the Air.  
Mont-Faucon is in the adjoining Fields. This was formerly the place where they Executed Malefactors, but serves at present for their Burying-place.  
After we have gone thus far, we ought to return again, and enter the Town at the nearest Quarter.   

The Rue St. Avoye.  
Saint Lewis whose Piety was resplendent in all things, built in this Street an Hospital for old decrepit Women, who were attended by Beguines or Maids who observed the Rule of St. Begue a Native of Flanders, whose Church being dedicated to St Avoye, this Street took the same name, and hath kept it notwithstanding the alteration of the Hospital which hath been since converted to a Monastery of Nuns of the Order of St. Augustin.  
Before you enter into this Street you ought to visit the fair House of the Sieur Jaba in the Rue de St. Mederic. It is very regularly built, the front on that side next the Court is adorned with Pilasters, and the Gate is in Bossage with Sculptures, which make a very handsome show. The inside is after the same manner; and this house being taken all together, may pass for one of the handsomest that we can see. Here are some very good Pictures. And the Master knows such as well as any in Paris.  
From hence we pass into the Rüe St. Avoye, where in the first place you come to the House of the Sieur Titon, neatly built.  
A little higher and near the Fountain, in a House at present belonging to M. de Marillac, which promises no great matters by the outside, you ought to see the Stair case, the only thing in all the house that deserves your particular observation. If you examine it as you ought, you will find that there can be nothing imagined finer, and that the disposition is extreme singular. All the Curious do agree that there are but few things in Paris that come near it, and though it be but of Plaster, it notwithstanding excels those which have been built with much care, and richer Materials.  
Further on the same side of the Way is the Hôtel de Montmorency, which still keeps the name of those illustrious Masters to whom it formerly belonged. Here lives at present Monsieur the Precedent de Mesmes. Tho the outside be Gothick, yet the apartments both above stairs and below, are of a very handsome disposition, the Rooms are en enfilade, and look upon the Garden; here is also one of the best furnished Libraries. And really this house hath some delights which you will hardly meet with elsewhere.  
Cross the way is the Hôtel de Avaux, built by the deceased Monsieur the Comte de Avaux, so well known for those famous Embassies in which he was formerly employed. The Building is great and raised with magnificence. The Court is exactly square, enclosed with four Wings of Building adorned with great Corinthian Pilasters, reaching from the ground to the top of the Edifice, which makes the fairest and the greatest object one can desire; as you come in you see into the Garden through the doors, quite cross the house.  
Passing still further, in the Rüe Michael le Compte, which lies on the left hand, dwells a Sculptor named Bertrard, in whose house you will find some pieces very well designed; he is best in Bas-reliefs of Plaster for Chimney-pieces, and he hath made some that are well esteemed. Returning again into the Rüe de St. Avoye, at the end of that Street you come to   

The Temple.  
This old Building still keeps the name of the Knight's Templars of Jerusalem to whom it formerly belonged. It is well known what a cruel disgrace befell them under the reign of Philip the fair. The Croisades (or Pilgrimages to the Holy Land) being ceased, by reason of the Turks general Invasion in all parts of Palestine, these Knights whose Institution was to conduct the Pilgrims to the Holy Places, thought themselves excused from that Office any longer, in which there was such apparent Danger: Hereupon they amassed up vast Riches, and withal became so proud and dissolute, that as Historians say, Pope C●ement V. and Philip the fair agreed together to ruin and utterly abolish the whole Order, as a punishment for their Crimes and scandalous Debauchery. They began with the great Master, who with two of his Companions the most illustrious of the Order, the Pope under a specious pretext sent for out of the Isle of Cyprus. As soon as they were come to Paris they were committed to Prison, and being cruelly tortured till they confessed those infamous Crimes which were pretended to be proved against them, they were at last condemned to be burnt alive at the place now called the Greve.  
It is reported, but with no great assurance, that at the instant of their Execution, Molay, who was the great Master, cited the Pope and the King to appear before God in a years time. Whether this Circumstance be true or not, certain it is that the Pope died in less than forty days and the King hardly lived to the years end.  
From that time the Temple came to the King's possession by Confiscation, who for some time kept here their Court, but afterwards gave it to the Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem, who at last made this their Provincial House, for the French Province. Monsieur the Commandeur de Vendome, is at present Grand Prior, which brings him yearly a Revenue of above 20000 Crowns. This place is very spacious, enclosed about by ancient Walls; supported with Towers; the House which the Grand Prior inhabits, was built of late time by Monsieur de Sovuray Grand Prior also; he was Son of the Marshal de Sovuray, Governor to Lewis XIII. But death prevented him from completing the Edifice; so much as is done is of the design of the Sieur de Lisle, an able Architect, who had built quite round the Court, and made a Gallery supported by Pillars, of which we see the beginning, had the Master lived; the Lodgings are at the further end of this Court, with two Staircases in the two Pavilions of the two Wings. All these things are of a very handsome Symmetry.  
Within the enclosure of the Temple you ought to see the house of Monsieur Fremont de Ablancour, a Jeweller. Formerly there were many Jewellers who inhabited in this place, and made counterfeit Jewels very neatly, but of late years they have not been admitted to be here any longer. Yet it is still to be observed that all the Artists who work here are exempt from the Jurisdiction of the City Companies. And this is the reason that abundance of People who are no Free men and have not served their time, take refuge within the Privilege of this Place. Over the way is the Monastery of  
The Nuns of St. Elizabeth. Whose Portal hath two rows of Pilasters, with Statues and other Ornaments well contrived. The inside of the Church is very well.  
The Gate that leads into the Fields on this side the Town is taken down, and there is no doubt but another will be raised in the place, as handsome as the rest which have been new built elsewhere.   

The Rue du Grand Chantier.  
To see this Street in Order you ought to begin at the little Rüe des Deux Portes, in which you will see a new-built house, belonging to the Sieur Provost one of the King's Secretaries, who has bestowed a great deal of Care and Charges to make it so handsome as it is, in one of the vilest places in all Paris. On the Court-side it is adorned with jonick Pilasters, and Sculpture well performed. The Staircase (which stands in the middle of the Building, is) as light as it can be according to its Situation. But that which is most singular, and the handsomest thing in the house, is a great Closet, the Wainscot of which is set off with Pilasters gilded, the Panels between which, are of inlaid Work, representing Vases full of Flowers, and which is still more observable the Ceiling piece and the Parquet are of the same workmanship. All these pieces appear so much the finer as they are the scarcer to be met with, they being almost the only things of this kind in Paris.  
In the Street at the end of this you have the House called Les Billetes. Here formerly dwelled a Jew who by a most execrable impiety, burned the Consecrated Host, having struck it through in several places with a Penknife. But by a singular Miracle it was gathered up by an old Woman, who unexpectedly came into his House at that time, and by her was carried to the Curate of St. John's Church, where ever after it was preserved with great Veneration. This wicked Jew was for this Fact burned alive, and his House given to the Carmelite Fathers where they have since that continued. The Learned Papirius Masson whose Writings are so well known among all Scholars, is here interred. The Knights of S. Lazarus do here use to make their Assemblies. And the Members of the French Academy perform here the Funeral Services for those who die out of their Society.  
The Rüe des Billetes ends at the Rüe S. Croix de la Bretonnerie, so called from a Convent that stands there, founded by St. Lewis in the year 1268. In which he placed Religious Mendicants of the Order of St Augustin, but since that time several eminent and pious persons having conferred upon them considerable Maintenance, they no longer beg, because they will not hinder those who have greater need, but live upon their Revenues. The Wainscot Work of their Altar is very pretty, but that which is most remarkable is a Bas-relief of Marble over the Seats where the Religious sit, this was done by Sarazin and is highly esteemed. From hence you enter into  
The Rüe du grand Chantier; the first thing that you see here is,  
The Hôtel de Guise, built by the Princes of that Family, who bore so great a share in all the Transactions of these last Ages, that what relates to them makes the greatest part of the History of that time, especially in the Reign of Henry III. who put to death Henry Duke of Guise and the Cardinal his Brother, in the Castle of Blois, where the Estates were then assembled, and this he did in order to cure those Tumults and disquiets which at that time so much disturbed the Peace of France. This Hôtel takes up a great deal of Ground. The Gate is built after the old manner with two great round Towers. The Apartments are very handsome, since the considerable Reparations that have been made of late. Once we might have seen here most magnific Furniture, among which was a Suit of Tapestry representing the twelve Months of the year, of most exquisite Workmanship; this is at present at the King's Garde-Meuble (or Wardrobe) and Monsieur Colbert hath caused it to be Copied. Madamoiselle de Guise, who at present dwells in this Hôtel, hath one of the best furnished Cabinets in Paris for Curiosities. In it are several pieces of Filagrame enriched with Jewels, and several Miniatures extremely fine. You may see there also divers pieces of Wooden Work of St. Lucy, representing several Subjects of Devotion, cut extremely fine; not to speak of several other Curiosities little inferior to these. Cross the way is  
The Church of the Fathers de la Mercy, a neat place. The Portal will be very handsome when finished, and the Altar is of a sort of Wainscot not ill wrought. The Institution of these is to go into Barbary and redeem Captives, like the Mathurins. And this they do by the assistance of Pious People who furnish them with considerable Sums for this purpose.  
The Hospital of the Enfans Rogues (or Red Boys) built for poor Orphan Children, by Margaret Queen of Navarre, Sister of Francis I. in the year 1534. It is of late years united to the Hospital General.  
It is observable that this Street is full of handsome Houses, among which there is one at the Corner of the Rüe de Quatre-fils designed by Mansard. The Front is extreme handsome, and set off with many Vases. Near this is the house of Monsieur de Grand-Maison where you will see very handsome pictures, and a considerable quantity of Porcelanes, of the finest and best sorts. The Master to whom this House belongs, is of a very delicate Gust for curious things.  
At the end of this Street you see the great square Tower of the Temple, with four other round ones, very high and discovered a great way off. They served heretofore for an Arsenal, before that near the Celestins was built.   

The old Rue de Temple.  
This Street begins at the Rüe St. Antoine. The first thing to be seen is  
The Hôtel de Effiat, a great building very well raised, composed of four wings with a great Court in the middle. It was built by the late Marshal of that name Sur-Intendant of the Finances, and great Master of the Artillery of France under Lewis XIII. Monsieur Pelletier Controller General of the Finances dwells here at present. After this you come to  
The House of M. Amelot de Bisüeil Master of Requests. Here the Curious must rest themselves, and take time to consider all the fine things that are here, for all that is in this House deserves to be exactly viewed and considered. The first door you come at gives you a pattern of all the rest: It is adorned with Statues, the Joiners Work itself is wrought with very good Bas-reliefs, and the Locks are of very curious and particular Art. The Court is in truth something of the least, but the Entry or passage on the right hand is extraordinary. It is adorned with Pillars and Busts, and paved with Marble. Still the Staircase is more beautiful yet. Above it is open in manner of a Lantern, with a Balcony gilt and a Plafon over all full of Sculpture and the best designed Ornaments, and two great Statues in the Pallier. After this you enter into the great Hall, open on both sides, with Pictures between Window and Window, representing Flocks and Herds in Grottoes on the Seaside, of a very singular design, and very pleasing to the sight. That which deserves to be considered most attentively is the Plafon, in the middle of which is a great Picture done by an excellent Master, about this is a Frieze full of Ornaments made of Stuc, upon a Ground of Gold, marvellously well wrought. Here you may see ancient Vases adorned with Triumphs, Sphinxes, Braziers, Vizards, and in a word, all sorts of Grotesque, very odd and fanciful, and yet extreme handsome. A great Cornish runs round this Hall, whose Carving is admirable, at the further end is the Chimney of the same Workmanship all gilt, and over it a great Trophy after the old Roman manner. After this you enter into an Anti Chamber, where are several great Looking-Glasses, and from thence into a Chamber whose Plafon and Ornaments are still more rare and rich than all we have yet mentioned; the Furniture is of Crimson Velvet, embroidered with Gold and Silver, and the Tapestry within the Alcove is embroidered extremely rich. The Parquet of the Estade is of inlaid Work, where in the middle among divers Ornaments are the Arms of the Master of the House. On the left hand is the Chapel, which is in Truth but little, but to make amends, it is adorned as much as possible with all things convenient. The Pictures that are in it are painted by very good Masters. On the right hand you enter into the Cabinet, the last Room of this Apartment, and the most beautiful of all. It is furnished instead of Tapestry with Wainscot, tightly well gilded; on the Panels of which are Vases with Festons of Flowers after nature, and divers little Birds flying about, after the manner of Vanbouck one of the ablest Masters of his time for this sort of Work.  
The Plafon and the Chimney are adorned after the same manner. All the Chambers of which we have been speaking look upon a Court, whose sides are adorned with Architectures, Figures and Perspectives, painted in Fresquo. On the other side is the second Apartment joined to this. Where first you find a magnificent Chamber after the Italian manner, whose Plafon is opened Cupulo-wise, right Angular, with a Balastrade above, very well gilded. Over the Chimney is a Bas-relief painted over like Brass, it is of extraordinary Workmanship, and represents Jason Sacrificing on the Sea shore in order to obtain a happy return to this Country, after he had got away the Golden Fleece. From this Chamber you go into the Gallery, whose sides are set off with Corinthian Pilasters, and with Pictures representing the Story of Psyche, painted by Corneille; so also was the Plafon, which is one of the finest that can be seen.  
On the right hand is a small Library, whose Ornaments suit perfectly well with the disposition of the place. In fine, nothing is wanting to this House, all is surprisingly neat, and you see nothing but what is Magnific, and what deserved admiration, for even those things which in other places are of the least account, have here their peculiar Beauties, as the Window-Boards, which are of Cedar inlaid with Ebony and Ivory. The Locks and Bolts are of polished Steel, so delicately wrought as if they were of Silver; not to speak of the Movables, as the Tables and Looking-glasses, which are enriched with Tortoise-shell and Ivory, and adorned with Mouldings of Brass gilt, and carved 〈◊〉 delicately.  
One cannot see in any other place more curious Painting finished with more pains than here. In short those who have examined all the Beauties of this House do all agree that a greater number of delicacies cannot possibly be collected in so small a place, and that the Master to whom they belong could not have brought 'em into this condition without a very considerable Expense, and a perfect knowledge and skill in the choice of what is truly excellent. This curious Building is of the Sieur Cottards designing.  
Over against this stands the Hôtel d'O, at present converted into a Convent of Nuns of the Order of St. Austin.  
On the left hand, in the Rüe des blancs-Manteaux, you see the Convent that gave the Street this name, in which is nothing singular unless it be the Pavement of the Choir which is all of Marble. At present it is inhabited by Monks of St. Bennet; formerly they were called Guillimins, being first founded by St. William, who ordered them to wear white Cloaks, which they afterwards left off.  
There is nothing more considerable in the old Rüe du Temple.  
From hence you enter into the Rüe Barbette, where you have the Hôtel de Estrees. This stands near the place where was formerly the Palace of Isabel de Bavieres, Wise of Charles VI King of France, not far from which place happened the Murder of Lewis Duke of Orleans, Assassinated by the Duke of Burgundy, which caused all those Divisions between those two Houses, and was the Original of those horrible troubles, which troubled France, during many years, and never ended till towards the conclusion of the Reign of Charles VII.  
Near the Capuchins du Marais in the Street called Rüe de Touraine is a great piece of Perspective, in the Garden of the Sieur Turmeny. It is a Sundial placed on a Piece of Rustic Arehitecture among Trees, which at a distance makes a very handsome show.  
Over the Fountain in the Rüe de Poitou, not far from hence, you may read this Inscription, 
Hic Nymphae agrestes effundite civibus urnas,  
Vrbanas Praetor vos dedit esse Deas.  1675. 
You Country Nymphs pour here your Water down  
The Provost makes you Deities o'th' Town.  1675.  
From the old Ruë du Temple yo go to the great Street of St. Lewis, passing through the Ruë de la Couture St. Gervais, in which is a magnific house built by the Sieur Aubert, where lives at present the Venetian Ambassador. This house is one of the fairest and most capacious, and the Staircase one of the best contrived that can be seen. All the Ornaments of this building are very becoming.   

The Rue St. Lovis.  
The first thing you discover at the end of this Street is, the Convent of the Nuns of Calvary, of St. Bennets Order. The Church is very handsome: the Altar adorned with Pictures representing in three pieces the History of our Savious Passion. As you go on you come to  
The Hôtel of the Cardinal de Boüillon, Great Almoner of France. This was formerly called the Hôtel de Turenne. Here is a piece of Architecture of the invention of the Sieur des Argues, worthy of admiration. Here is at present a numerous Library, and magnific Furniture. On the same side of the way is  
The Hôtel de Guenegaud, great and very well built, with several other Houses as far as the place Royal, which are all of an agreeable Symmetry, and make this Street very uniform throughout.  
Of late years they have built here a Fountain, and placed upon it two Tritons, in Sculpture, under whom are these Verses of Monsieur de Santeüil:  

Foelix, sort tua, Naïas amabilis,  
Dignum, quo flueris, nacta situm loci,  
Cui tot spendida tecta  
Fluctu lambere contigit.   

Te Triton geminus personat aemula  
Conoha, te celebrat nomine Regiam,  
Hanc tu sorte superba,  
Labi non eris immemor.   

O happy Nymph, happy thy lot  
Who hast this beauteous Province got,  
Where all thy Waters as they flow,  
New lustre to the buildings owe.   

Two rival Tritons sound thy praise,  
And high thy watery Empire raise;  
But Nymph take heed, thou dost not grow  
So proud, that thou forgettest to flow.    

The Place Royal.  
This place was built in the Reign of Henry the Great: The Houses that are erected about it, are very beautiful and of the same symmetry. They take up all that Ground which was formerly the Gardens belonging to the Palais des Tournelles which stood on the side of the Rampart, in which Palace Francis II. and several other Kings his Predecessors kept their Courts. But after that unhappy accident which befell Henry II. who was wounded to death by the Earl of Montgemmery in the fatal Tournament then celebrated in the Rüe St. Antoine upon the Marriage of Isabel of France to Philip II. King of Spain, Catherine of Medicis Widow of the deceased King sold this Palace, which had been first built by Charles V. to divers particular Persons, who turned it into many Tenements; but the whole Street which runs along near the Rampart still keeps the ancient name.  
The place of which we were speaking is exactly square, composed of six and thirty Pavilions raised of the same Symmetry; the materials are of Brick and Freestone, raised upon a long row of Arches, under the shelter of which one may walk round the place. In the middle of these Buildings they have left a great void piece of Ground, which at present is about to be converted into a Garden and is to be enclosed with a Palisade of Iron, into which none may enter but those belonging to the Houses about the Place, who only are to have keys. Report says this Work will cost a hundred Pistols for every House, which we may easily believe, if we consider the vast quantity of Iron which it will require. In the middle of this Garden stands the Statue in Brass of Lewis XIII. on Horseback raised on a great Pedestal of white Marble, on the four sides of which you may read the following Inscriptions.  
In the forepart  POUR LA GLORIEUSE ET IMMORTELLE MEMOIRE 
 DU 
 TRES-GRAND ET TRES-INVINCIBLE LOVIS LE JUST 
 XIII. DU NOM, ROI DE FRANCE ET DE NAVARRE 
 ARMAND CARDINAL DUC DE RICHELIEU, SON PRINCIPAL MINISTRE DANS TOUS SESSE ILLUSTRES ET HEUREUX DESSEINS 
 COMBLE D'HONNEURS, ET DE BIENFAITS D'UN SI GENEREUX MONARQUE, A FAIT ELEVER CETTE STATUE. 
 POUR UNE MARQUE ETERNELLE DE SON ZEIE, DE SA FIDELITE, ET DE SA RECONNOISSANCE 1639. To the Glorious and Immortal Memory of the most Great and most Invincible Lewis the Just, XIII. of that name, King of France and Navarre, Armand Cardinal Duke of Richelieu his Principal Minister in all his Illustrious and Happy Designs, being loaden with Honours and Benefits from so Generous a Monarch, hath caused this Statue to be erected as an eternal mark of his Zeal, Fidelity, and Gratitude, 1639. 
On the hinder part, next the Minims.  LUDOVICO XIII. CHRISTIANISSIMO GALLIAE ET NAVARRAE REGI, 
 JUSTO, PIO, FOELICI, VICTORI, TRIUMPHATORI, 
 
SEMPER AUGUSTO, 
 ARMANDUS CARDINALIS DUX RICHELIUS, 
 PRAECIPUORUM REGNI ONERUM ADJUTOR▪ 
 ET ADMINISTRATOR, 
 DOMINO OPTIME MERITO, PRINCIPIQUE 
 MUNIFICENTISSIMO, 
 FIDEI SUAE, DEVOTIONIS, 
 ET OB INNUMERA BENEFICIA, IMMENSOSQUE 
 HONOURS SIBI COLLATOS 
 PERENNE GRATI ANIMI MONUMENTUM, 
  HANC STATUAM EQUESTREM 
 PONENDAM CURAVIT, 
 ANNO DOMINI, 1639. To Lewis XIII. Of France and of Navarre, the most Christian King, 
 To the Just, the Pious, the Happy, the Conqueror, and the Triumpher, always August. 
 Armand Cardinal and Duke of Richelieu His chief Minister of State, 
 To his excellent Master and most bountiful Prince, as an eternal Monument of his Faithfulness, Devotion, and Gratitude, for those innumerable: Benefits and great Honours conferred upon him, caused this Statue to be erected in the year of our Lord, 1639. 
On the right side.  

POUR LOVIS LE JUST. SONNET.  

QVe ne peut la Virtue, que ne peut le Courage?  
Jay domté pour jamais l'Heresie en son fort,  
Du Tage imperieux ●'ay fait trembler le board,  
●t du Rhin ●usqu' à l'El're a crû mon heritage.   

Je savué par mon bras l'Europe d'eselavage:  
Et si tant de travdun n'eussent hâsté mon sort:  
Jusse attaque ● ' asia, & d'un pieux effort,  
Jeusse du sainte Tomb●●● vange le long servage.   

Armand, le grand Armand, 〈…〉 exploits,  
Porte de toutes partes mes Arms 〈…〉  
Et donna tout l'éclat aux rayons 〈…〉.   

Enfin il m'éleva ce pompeux monument.  
Où pour rendre à son nom, memoire pour memoire;  
Je veux qu'avec le mien, il vive incessamment.    

To LEWIS the Just. SONNET.  

What cannot such a Soul, such Virtue do?  
Rebelling Heretics I did subdue:  
Spain and her Armies trembled; nor could those  
Of Germany my Victories oppose.  
Europe from Bondage by my Power was freed:  
And had not Death forbid the glorious deed,  
I had to Asia born my Arms, and there  
Rescued from Turks the Sacred Sepulchre.  
Richelieu! Great Richelieu Soul of my Renown,  
Guide of my Arms and Splendour of my Crown;  
He did the Glories of my life contrive  
And in this Statue made me still survive.  
For which Memorial I this other give,  
That with my Name, his may for ever live.    
On the left side.  
QVod bellator hydros paccm spirare rebels.  
Deplumes trepidare aquilas, mitescere pardoes,  
Et depressa jugo submittere colla Leones,  
Despeclat Lodoicus, equo sublimis aheno,  
Non digiti, non artifices facere camini,  
Sed Virtus & plena Deo fortuna peregit.  
Armandus' vindex fidei, pacisque sequester,  
Augustum curavit opus; populique verendam  
Regali voluit Statuam consurgere circo.  
Vt post civilis d●pulsa pericula belli,  
Et circum domitos armis civilibus hosts,  
Aeternum demina Lodoicus in Vrbe triumphet.  
That Lewis from his Brazen Horse doth view,  
How Rebel Water Snakes for Pardon sue,  
Plucked Eagles trembling, fiercer Leopards meek,  
How Lions to the Yoke submit their neck:  
Is not what Art, nor Furnace did bestow,  
But what to's valour, and his God we owe.  
Armand Religion's friend, on whom depend  
Both Peace and War, the Noble Work designed:  
And placed this Statue in this Royal Square.  
That after all the toils of Civil-War,  
And Foreign Foes subdued, this Monarch might  
For ever Peaceful and Triumphant sit.  
This Horse is one of the most beautiful pieces that can be seen. The famous Daniel de Voltere, an Italian, one of the ablest Sculptors of his time, made it for Henry II. but it was never set up for that King, by reason of those many troubles which overflowed all France during the following Reigns.  
The most considerable Houses, and in which you will find most Curiosities, in this place, are  
The Hôtel de Richelieu, in which are very excellent Pictures of divers Masters, but above all of Rubens, a famous Fleming, whose Works are highly esteemed by the curious, because of that beauty of design, and vivacity of colouring, in which he has been more successful than all other Painters. You will see in this Hôtel more than in all Paris beside: and with these very rich moveables.  
The House of Monsieur the Marquis de Angeau, Governor of Touraine. On the Wall of this House is a piece of Perspective representing certain Architecture in Forest, in a very exquisite manner. With this you may observe at the further end of the Garden a Pavilion not ill built. The great Staircase is very lightsome, and all the rest of the House extreme neat. All which does sufficiently declare the Master to be a person of a delicate Gust.  
Almost over against this on the other side of the place stands the Hôtel de Chaunes. One entire Wing of the Building has been raised of late years, in which may be observed much Regularity. At the bottom of the Court lies the Garden, in which you have some Water-works, and at the further part of it a piece of Perspective which answers to the Gate, and as you enter makes a curious show. Monsieur the Duke of Chaunes, Governor of Britanny dwells here.   

The Convent of the Minims.  
These Fathers were settled here in the year 1590.: Their Church is one of the neatest and lightest in Paris, and though the Portal is not finished, yet that hinders not but that it is very remarkable, in regard the famous Mansard made the design. The Pillars of the first Order are Doricks'; but these Father's having occasion for a Tribune they caused one to be raised over this Portal, and adorned it with Pillars on the outside, which do not at all agree with that part which was begun by such an able Master. Their Altar is also of the better sort, contrived with Corinthian Pillars of black Marble, flatted, the only in all France of this manner. The Ornaments are not superfluous; the Statue of the blessed Virgin is on one side of it, and that of St. Francis of Paula the Founder of this Order, on the other: both these Statues are well wrought. There are several Chapels in this Church well worth seeing, as that of M. the Duke of Vieville, whose Altar is all of Marble, in which Chapel there are several Tombs of divers Persons of that Family, of the same materials; That of Monsieur le Camus, the Wainscot in which is gilded very neatly; on one side of the great Altar is the Chapel of St. Francis of Paula, where the life of that Saint hath been painted by the Sieur Viete. Over against this is the Chapel of Monsieur le Jay first Precedent of Parliament; and lastly that in which is the Tomb of Madam the Duchess of Angoulesine, curiously adorned with Marble Figures.  
Within the House, you ought to see though Library, where are some Books of no small value. But that which is most remarkable is a Collection of Rituals, gathered by M. de Launoy, Doctor in Theology, one who hath justly passed for one of the ablest Critics of our times in Church-Antiquities, who by his profound knowledge has cleared many things of which we had but very obscure Notions. He lies interred in the Church belonging to these Fathers, to whom he bequeathed by his Will two hundred Crowns, and half his Library The following Epitaph was made for him by Monsieur Clement Counsellor in the Court of Aids and is to be placed on his Tomb.  D. O. M. 
 Hic jacet Joannes Launoius, Constantiensis, Parisiensis Theologus, 
 Qui veritatis assertor perpetuus, jurium Ecclesiae & Regis acerrimus vindex: 
 Vitam innoxiam exegit, 
 Opes neglexit & quantulumcunque, ut relicturus, Satis habuit. 
 Multa scripsit nulla spe, nullo timore. 
 Optimam famam, maximamque venerationem apud probos adeptus est. 
 Annum septimum & septuagesimum decessit. 
 Animam Christo consignavit die Martii 10. 
 Anno 1678. Hoc Monunentum amico jucundissimo poni curavit Nicolaus le Camus Supremae Subsidiorum Curiae Princeps. 
Sacred to Almighty God.  
Here lies John Launoy, Native of Constance A Parisian Divine, Who being the constant defender of Truth, and of the Rites of the Church and King, spent his life innocent and unblamable. He despised Riches, and was contented with a very little, as knowing he must quickly leave it. He writ many things, free from either hope or sear. He acquired a very great Reputation and Respect among good men. He resigned his Soul to his Saviour in the seventy seventh year of his age, March 10. 1678.  
To his dear Friend, Nicolas le Camus Chief Officer of the Exchequer erected this Monument.  
There are also in this Library certain pieces of Optics made by the famous Father de Niseron, a Parisian, one of the most knowing Men in this Science that hath perhaps ever appeared in this Age. He hath left us a Volume of that Art, very much esteemed; it was he also who caused to be painted in the Dortoir of this House, the Figures of St. John, and the Magdelain, which Figures extend the whole length of the two Galleries, and which they cannot see in their true proportion, but from a point marked for you to stand in. This Learned Person had enriched the Public with many other things had not death taken him from us in an Age wherein he did but begin to discover his wonderful wit and parts.  
The Refectory of this Convent is very handsome, and of late years has been painted round about with Landscapes and Solitudes, which entertain the thoughts of the Religious while they are at their meals with Ideas remote from the affairs of this World. It is well known that these Fathers live in great austerity, and that the design of their institution hath taken in almost all that is rigorous in the other Orders.  
Before you leave the Marais du Temple, you ought to observe that the greatest part of the Houses in this Quarter have been built within these fifty or sixty years, and that the Ground on which they stand was formerly a marish and employed in great Gardens which furnished Paris with Roots and Kitchen Herbs. At present it is a handsome Quarter, whose habitations are very conveniently built, and therein a great number of Persons of Quality inhabit.   

The Rue St. Antoine.  
After you have seen the Maraise du Temple, you ought to pass next to the Ruë St. Antoine, one of the longest and handsomest Streets of all the Town, and which is ordinarily appointed for Shows and Entries for Ambassadors. It was through this Street that the Queen made her first Entry, and through which that famous Carousel in the year 1661. made their glorious March. The Pope's Legate who came hither in the year 1664. for whom a most Magnific Entry was appointed, passed this way to the Church of Nôtre-Dame. In the past Ages this Street was also used for the like matters. Our Kings did here use to run at the Ring, and make their Justs and Tournaments, but since the fatal Accident that befell Henry II. these Sports have been left off. To see this Street in Order we ought to begin at   

The Greve.  
This is the only place in Paris where they make the public shows of Joy and Triumph. Here are made the Bonfires on the Eve of St. John Baptist, and at other times when France hath gained any Victories over her Enemies.  
The Hôtel de Ville takes up one side of this Place. It was built in the Reign of Francis I. who laid the first Stone himself. The Architecture is however a little Gotique; that is to say, it is not altogether according to the gust of the present age, in which the old Roman and Greek proportions are studied with more care and exactness, Artists endeavouring every day to re-establish this curious Science in the same perfection that it had under the Reign of Augustus. The Statue of Henry IV. is placed over the Gate, represented on Horseback in Demi-bosse, upon a Ground of black Marble. The Horse was copied from that of Marcus Aurelius at the Capitol. The Court is but small and enclosed with Buildings of the same symmetry. Under one of the Arches at the further end of the Court there is a Statue of the King in the Habit of Hercules, treading under foot that Discord which would have disquieted the beginning of his happy Reign. On the Pedestal which is of Marble as is also the Statue, they have cut some Inscriptions, but such as are not thought material to be repeated here, in regard they contain nothing remarkable, nor recount any passage of History that can be useful to the curious.  
In the Rooms there are some Pictures representing the Prevosts des marchand's and the Eschevins of the past Age, and of this also in their proper habits. At the two ends of the great Hall over the two Chimneys there are placed the Portraits of the King in his Royal Robes and his Sceptre in his hand. In this Hall they Assemble to elect their Prevosts des marchand's and Eschevins. The Windows that look upon the Greve at public Shows and Rejoices, are filled with Persons of the greatest Quality, who are sometimes treated here very magnificently at the Charges of the City.  
To make the Entry into the Greve more convenient, they have within five or six years' last passed opened a way from the Pont de Nôtre-Dame to this place all along the River, which they have adorned with a very handsome Key of Freestone. They have also built on this Key several Houses of the same Symmetry, inhabited by good Tradesmen. This beautiful Enterprise was begun under the Prevost-ship of Monsieur Pelletier, at present Controller-general of the Finances, and all that was performed under his administration has been as well for the Public good, as for the Beauty of the City. The People have as an eternal mark of their acknowledgement, given this place the new name of le Quay Pelletier, though through a modesty that hath had but few examples, he himself would never suffer his name to appear in any of those Works which have been raised by his order. As you enter on that side next the Bridge of Nôtre-dame you will see the following Inscription in black Marble, over which is the King's Picture in a Medaillon.  AUSPICIIS 
 LUDOVICI MAGNI 
 HANC RIPAM 
 FOEDAM NUPER ET INVIAM NUNC PUBLICUM ITER ET ORNAMENTUM URBIS 
 F. CC. 
 PRAEF. ET AEDIL. 
 ANN. R. S. H. MDCLXXV. By the Favour of Lewis the Great the Provost and Aediles have made this Bank which was before dirty and unpassable, a fair Street and the Ornament of the City. In the year from the Redemption of the World, 1675. 
As you go from the Greve you pass by the Church of St. John, formerly a Chapel depending on that of St. Gervais, and which was built, as some will have it in the Reign of Charles the Fair in the year 1326. That which deserves particular observation is the Vault that supports the Organs which is of a manner really very hardy, and the little door next the Cloister which is of the jonick Order.  
The following Epitaph will not be unpleasant to the Curious to read, for they will find it extraordinary, it is near the Crucifix of this Church.  
Cy repose Alain Veau, celui auquel l'integrité & fidelité au maniment des Finances sous le Roi Francois I Henri II. Francois II. & Charles IX. a pour une heureuse recompense acquis sans envy, ce beau titre de Tresorier sans Reproche. Il deceda le I. de Juin 1575.  
Passant priez Dieu pour lui.  
Here resteth Alain Veau, whose Integrity and Fidelity in his management of the Finances under King Francis I Henry II. Francis II. and Charles IX. hath as a happy recompense gained him, without Envy, the glorious Title of the Treasurer without Reproach. He deceased June 1. 1575.  
As you pass by prey for him.  
A little further is the Church of St. Gervais, It is one of the ancientest Parishes in Paris, as may be seen in the History of St. german, Bishop of this Town, who lived in the year 578. In favour of which he wrought here a Miracle as Fortunatus' Bishop of Pottiers reports in his History. The Body of this Church is very well built, but according to the Gothick way, with high raised Roofs, and Chapels round about; in one of which under the Croisée on the left hand, you may see some Paintings after the manner of le Sueur who was one of the best Painters of this Age, next to the famous Poussin, and of whom we shall have occasion to speak more at large hereafter; the Paintings in the Windows which represent the Martyrdom of St Gervais and the Picture over the Altar are of his hand. The Tapestry which they expose here on the great Feasts are very well wrought; the Originals from which these were Copied are in the Nave of the Church, and were painted by the said le Sueur and Champagne. They represent the History of St. Gervais and St. Protais, and the manner how their holy Bodies were found at Milan through the Prayers of St. Ambrose, who mentions this matter in his Epistles.  
But this is not that which ought most to employ the Curious, the magnificent Portal will entertain their view with much greater pleasure, and make them acknowledge that they cannot elsewhere see any thing more handsome or regular. It is composed of three Greek Orders, one over the other, viz. of the Doric, the jonick, and the Corinthian, whose proportions are so handsome and so exact, that in the judgement of the famous Cavalier Bernin himself, there is nothing more finished and perfect in all Europe. The Pillars are fluted, without any other Ornaments than what are proper to themselves. These three Orders compose a Fabric of a very great height and perfectly pleasing to the sight: Had the place before it been larger, nothing had been wanting to set off this Work in all its magnificence. The Reputation of this Building belongs to the Sieur de Brosse, he who made the designs for the Palace of Luxemburg, and the Temple at Charenton. However we must not think him the only Artist, we must know that Clement M●tezeau was employed with him; this is he who undertook the Ditch of Rochel, as hath been already mentioned when we treated of the Gallery at the Lovure, and who was one of the ablest Architects of his time. He was born of a considerable Family at Dreux, and was much esteemed by Cardinal de Richelieu, who perfectly well understood Persons merit. Monsieur de Fourcy, Counsellor in the Parliament, and Intendant-general of the Buildings under Lewis XIII. Father to Monsieur the Precedent de Fourcy, a person more renowned at present for his Merit and Probity, than for the dignity of his Charge, was at that time honorary Churchwarden of this Church; It was he that undertook this great Work, together with M. de Onon and M. de Saint Genis, his Colleagues in the Office. Lewis XIII. laid the first Stone, and in a very little time this marvellous Structure was finished as we now see it.  
From this Church of St. Gervais, to the middle of the Rüe St. Antoine is nothing considerable. You pass before the Churchyard of S. John where is at present a Marketplace. Here formerly stood the Hôtel of Pierre de Craon who murdered the Constable Olivier du Clisson in the Reign of Charles VI whose House was demolished and razed to the Ground in the year 1392. as a punishment for that Fact. After this you come to  
The Hotel de Beauvais, which shows a very handsome Front to the Street, adorned with three Balconies. The Mason's Work is en Bossage with very neat Ornaments. The Gate is large, and though the Court be but very small it is however compassed about with Buildings where the several Orders of Architecture are well observed. The Staircase is supported with Pillars, and embellished with many Ornaments. As for the Apartments they are extreme pleasant and compassed about with a long Balustrade of Iron, leading quite round the Court, into which the doors open.  
As often as there hath been any great Sight to be held in the Rüe St. Antoine, this fair house hath been made use of by those of the Royal Family. At the famous Carousel that was in the year 1661. a great number of Princesses and Ladies of the Court placed themselves here to see that magnificent Train pass by from the Place Royal where they assembled to go to the open place before the Palace of the Tuilleries, in which they were to perform their Courses.  
Over against this stands the Church of little St. Antoine, which hath nothing in it of Beauty, and its very simplicity hath made it sufficiently known that it formerly served for an Hospital; and was founded for those who were afflicted with that Epidemical Disease called St. Anthonies Fire. A Distemper which hath been now ceased this two or three Ages. The Confraternity of St. Claude hath been a long time established in this Church, but it is much decayed from what it was in former times, for it is evident that under the Reign of Charles VI their Founder, all the great Lords of the Court, caused their names to be here enrolled after his Example, and made considerable Presents in favour of this Saint. The Community of these Fathers is but small and does not ordinarily exceed the number of twenty Religious men, they are Canons regular of S. Augustin, and bear on their Breasts the Letter T. much like a Cross. The head of their Order is in Dauphine not far from Vicnne. On the same side of the way is  
The Hòtel de St. Pol, where formerly our Kings inhabited, as some Historians would make us believe But at the same time others would have it that the Palace des Tournelles was so called before it was rebuilt by Francis I. who caused a great number of small Towers to be placed there upon the Walls. In short, this Hôtel is at present inhabited by Madame de Chavigny, widow of the Secretary of State so called. It is one of the greatest Houses in all Paris. The Apartments look upon the Garden and are magnificently Furnished: The Pictures and such like beautiful Ornaments are here in abundance. The Court is great and can contain many Coaches. However one thing is wanting in this House and that is a great Staircase. Monsieur de Chavigny had a design to have built one, and continued some other Works that seemed imperfect, but Death suffered him not to perform what he proposed. However that hinders not but this house is notwithstanding one of the most capacious and convenient; it is also most delicious in Summer, by reason of that pleasing Odour which comes from the Orangers especially in the lower Rooms next the Garden▪   

The great Jesuits.  
The Church of these Fathersis dedicated to St. Lewis, and is one of the fairest and best adorned of all Paris. It is built after the Modern, with a great Dome or Cupolo raised over it. The Corinthian Order is observed throughout the whole Work, very regularly, and the Portal is extremely well placed, in regard it stands exactly over against the end of the Rüe St. Catherine: It is composed of three Orders of Corinthian Pilllars placed over one another, which 
a French measure containing about six foot English.  make in all about twenty two Toises in height. Here is no want of Ornaments, for all parts of this Structure are so filled up with Palms, Fevillages, and Ciphers that it makes such a confusion as is not at all pleasing to the Curious in Architecture. You see by the Inscription on the Frieze of the first Order that Cardinal de Richelieu was a Benefactor to the Fabric of this Portal  SANCTO LUDOVICO REGI LUDOVICUS XIII REX BASILICAM: ARMANDUS CARDINALIS DUX DE RICHELIEU, BASILICAE FRONTEM POSUIT, 1634. To Saint LEWIS, Lewis XIII built this Church: Armand Cardinal and Duke of Richelieu built the Front of it, 1634. 
Lewis XIII. laid here the first Stone, being accompanied by M. de Gondy, the first Archbishop of Paris; on which Stone was engraven the following Inscription,  
D. O. M. 
 S. LUDOVICO. 
 QUI TOTUM ORBEM IN TEMPLUM DEI ARMIS, ANIMISQUE DESTINAVIT LUDOVICUS XIII. 
 HOC TEMPLUM EREXIT: 
 UT QUEM GALLIA COLUIT UT REGEM, AMAVIT UT PATREM, HIC VENERETUR UT COELITEM. 
 ANNO MDC XXVII.  
Sacred to Almighty God, To Saint Lewis who designed▪ to Convert the whole World into the Temple of God, Lewis XIII. Erected this Temple: that whom France Honoured as a King, and loved as a Father, it might here venerate as a Saint. In the year MDC XXVII.  
The inside of this Church answers well to that without. A Gallery runs round over the Chapels having a Balustrade of Iron on the top of the Cornish, by which Gallery you may go round the Church. The great Altar is composed of three ranks of Corinthian Pillars of black Marble, whose Capitals are of Brass gilt. On each side of the Altar are the Statues of St. Lewis and Charlemain. But to say the truth, this Altar is a little too low, which makes it sad and obscure. Yet it being on the Festivals enlightened with a great number of Candles the defect is the less taken notice of. The Tabernacle which they expose on such days is of Silver set off with Fevillages and other Ornaments Silver and gilt, and the Workmanship is of greater value than the materials. One cannot see in any Church of Paris, a greater number of Reliquaries, Silver Vessels, Candlesticks, Branches, Perfuming-pots, and such like things all of Silver or Silver Gilt. Nay there are some all of Gold; but that which is most remarkable is a great Sun of Gold enriched with Diamonds and great Pearls, of a very considerable price. The Ornaments are almost of as great Beauty, among which there is one that represents the adoration of the three Kings embroidered with Pearls, and others of very rare workmanship, where Gold and Silver have not been spared. In fine, nothing is wanting to the magnificence of this Altar; besides these Fathers have such able Sacristans that they invent every day some new manner of Embellishment. All the Chapels are adorned with Marble Pillars, and Pictures of those Saints to whose memory the several Chapels are Dedicated. On the left side of the great Altar, under an Arch, is the heart of Lewis XIII. supported by two great Angels under a Crown of Silver gilt. You may see there these two Inscriptions, on the Pillars of each side; viz. on one side  AUGUSTISSIMUM LUDOVICI XIII. 
 JUSTI REGIS, 
 BASILICAE HUJUS FUNDATORIS MAGNIFICI COR. 
 ANGELORUM HIC IN MANIBUS, IN COELO IN MANU DEI. The most August Heart of Lewis XIII. the Just King, the magnificent Founder of this Church is here in the hands of Angels, and in Heaven in the hand of God. 
Over against this is placed the other Inscription which shows that this Monument was raised by the pious care of Anne of Austria his illustrious Queen.  SERENISSIMA ANNA AUSTRICA 
 LUDOVICI XIV. 
 REGIS MATER, 
 ET REGINA REGENS. 
 PRAEDILECTI CONJUGIS SUI CORDI REGIO AMORIS HOC MONUMENTUM P. ANNO SALUTIS MDCXLIII. The most serene Anne of Austria, Mother of King Lewis the XIV. and Queen Regent, 
 To the Royal heart of her most beloved Husband hath placed this Monument of her Love. In the year of Salvation, 1643. 
There are four Bas-reliefs of white Marble, representing the Cardinal Virtues, very well wrought.  
Under the Dome, on the same side stands a Magnificent Monument erected to the Memory of Henry de Bourbon, Prince of Conde: which Monument Monsieur Perrault, who had been his Intendant, out of a generous gratitude, and with a great expense, caused to be raised to the Glory of that Prince. It consists of the four Virtues in Brass as great as the life, upon Pedestals of black Marble; with Bas-reliefs also in Brass▪ representing the renowned actions of that Prince. These last are placed about the Chapel instead of a Balustrade, upon a Foundation of black Marble. On each side of the Overture which serves as a kind of entry are placed two Cupids, one of which holds a Shield in which are the Arms of Bourbon, on the other a Table on which is graven this Inscription  HENRICO BORBONIO CONDAEO 
 PRIMO REGII SANGUINIS 
 PRINCIPI, 
 CUJUS COR HIC CONDITUM 
 JOHANNIS PERRAULT, 
 IN SUPREMA REGIARUM RATIONUM 
 CURIA PRAESES, 
 PRINCIPI OLIM A SECRETIS. 
 QUAERENS DE PUBLICA PRIVATAQUE 
 JACTURA PARCIUS DOLERE, POSUIT. 
 ANNO MDCLXIII. To Henry of Bourbon, ●Prince of Conde, and first of the Blood-Royal, whose heart is here buried, John Perrault Precedent of his Majesty's Court of Exchequer and formerly Secretary to the Prince, seeking to allay his grief for the public and private loss, erected this in the year, 1663. 
All the Pieces are of Brass and perfectly well wrought, Monsieur Saracen whose Work it is, hath in this Monument discovered his excellent Genius in designing. Here is enclosed the heart of that Generous Prince, which in truth the Fathers Jesuits had gained long before his Death. All men know what a particular affection the House of Bourbon have always had for this Society. The Cardinal of Bourbon, Uncle of Henry the Great was the first who established them at Paris. He bought for them the Hôtel de Amville for the sum of 13000 Livers, which the Receivers of the Abbey of St. german advanced, and at his Death he left to these Fathers his whole Library which consisted of very good Books. But till the Reign of Lewis the Just they never had but a small Chapel, and no very commodious House. That great King, whose Piety was extraordinary, begun their Church as we now see it, and Cardinal de Richelieu contributed much to its Perfection as we have already said. Father Marlange Native of Lions, of this Society, gave the Design, but the Work was carried on by Father de Rant, a Lorrainer, who cast away many things which were in the first design.  
I shall not say any thing here in praise of this Society, to do that were not only to deviate from the Subject of this Book, but it is really an Argument reserved for much more Eloquent Pens than mine. I will only acquaint the Reader that those of this House who are of greatest Fame, are Father Bourdalove, whose Sermons are extremely frequented, and heard with much profit and applause. His true Character is Morality, which he teaches with such Eloquence, so delicate, so lively, and so penetrating, that he does even ravish his Auditors: Father Girou in a different way of Preaching is no less famous, and deserves no less praise: Father Menetrier, who together with his Learned manner of Preaching, enjoys several other excellent Talents; he hath published a great many Volumes upon the Art of Blazon, which he has reduced to certain Principles infinitely more clear and more Methodical than ever any other Author that writ before him, expressed on this Subject; Not long since he published the Original of Operas, and he hath promised some other things which no doubt will be received by the Public, with no less applause than those already Printed: Father Jourdan is also of this house, he hath composed the Original of the Royal Family of France, consisting of three Volumes in quarto, and Printed by Cramoisi, in which one may find many particulars touching the French History, which the modern Authors have neglected or not discovered,  
In that little place which lies over against this College they have repaired a Fountain, formerly called the Fountain of Biragues, upon which this Inscription is graved.  Siccatos latices & ademptum fontis honorem Officio Aediles restituere suo. Ob redi●um aquarum, 1627. This Fountain which did dry and useless grow, ●as now from th' Aediles learned again to flow. For the return of the Water, 1627.  

The Rue de la Couture St. Catherine.  
In this Street which stands just opposite to the Portal of the Jesuits Church, you see  
The Church of St. Catherine, which gives name to the Street. It was built in the Reign of St. Lewis. Here are some Tombs very considerable; that of the Chancellor d'Orgemont, who lived in the Reign of Charles V. and is much spoken of in the History of that Reign; that of the Cardinal of Biragues, Native of Milan, who lies buried near his Wife: he was Chancellor under Charles IX. and Henry III. and very famous for his great Equity and Moderation; he was used to say of himself that he was a Cardinal without a Title, a Priest-without a Benefice, and a Chancellor without Seals: to which others did add a Judge without Jurisdiction, and a Magistrate without Authority. He died in the year 158●▪ aged th●●escore and fourteen years, his Tomb stand-in a Chapel; it is all of Marble very well 〈…〉 Corinthian Pillars and 〈…〉 Canons' Regul●● 〈…〉 Order of the Congregation of St. Geneviéue du Mont inhabit this House. The Portal of the Church is very pretty, adorned with Architecture like Pilasters, between which are placed several Statues, and Bas-reliefs above, which make a very handsome show as you enter, though the Rules of Art are not observed, nor the ordinary practice, which forbids the placing of Triglives upon a Freeze that is supported by Corinthian Pillars. Further on you see  
The Hôtel de Carnavalet, whose Portal is the Workmanship of the famous Gougeon. It is a kind of Bossage with two Bas-reliefs above it. This Work hath been so much adorned by the skilful that the great Mansard when employed to finish this Portal, would not touch that which had been begun by such an able Master, he only proceeded to make the second Story to correspond as we see it, but it is not finished neither. The Building on the Court side is adorned with great Figures in demi-relief which are exactly well designed. Near this House is  
The Hôtel de Angoulesme, whose Architecture is composed of great Corinthian Pilasters, which take up the whole height of the Building, and which are the first of this kind that have been raised in Paris, and have served as a Model to some Architects that have copied from hence their Works of this kind that have been since made.  
At the end of St. Catherines Street of which we are now speaking, you ought not to forget to see the House of Monsieur de Ville an Architect, who has omitted nothing to render the Building pleasing and neat. The Staircase is on one side of the Court. At the further end of the Garden are five Statues, Laocoon, Hercules, Flora, Juno, and Jupiter, which are very good Copies from those at Rome. They were brought from St. Maude near Vincennes, where Monsieur Fouquet had placed them, who was known to be a person very curious in Collecting good things. There are also eight others equal to these which at present remain in a low room in the house and are not yet placed in the Garden. After this digression you ought to return to the Rüe St. Antoine and view  
The Hôtel de Suilly, whose Buildings are extreme regular. The Door is set off with Doric Pillars, over which they have left a Platform, partly to make the Court more airy and partly that the apartments may be the more exposed to view. Which apartments are very well furnished and contrived extreme regularly.  
The Nuns of St. Mary are a little further, and near the Hôtel de Maienne, which makes the Corner of the Rüe du petit Mase. Their Church is but small, but one of the neatest in all Paris: It is a Dome of reasonable height, supported with Corinthian Pilasters making four Arches, the great Altar is placed under the furthermost Arch, opposite to the Door. The Tabernacle is of exquisite Workmanship, and the Pictures representing the Visitation is of an excellent Master. On Festival days they expose on this Altar a great quantity of rich Plate, and an Ornament in the middle of which is the Portrait of St. Francis of Salles their Institutor, set off and adorned with great Pearls. The Choir where the Nuns sing takes up one side, and the Chapel of that Saint the other; the design of this Church being contrived by the famous Mansard, cannot choose but give great satisfaction to the Curious. As you go out from this Church you see  
The Bastille, which fronts the Rüe St. Antoine. This is an ancient Citadel composed of eight Towers round and very high, and Tarassed on the top, on which the Prisoners who are used with least Severity are permitted to walk and take the Air. It was built in the Reign of Charles VI in the year 1360. by one Jaques Aubriot at that time Prevost of Paris. At present it serves for a Prison to those who are Criminals of State. And Monsieur de Bezemeaux the Governor is obliged to maintain a Company of Soliders to guard the place.   

The Gate of St. Antoine.  
This Gate stands on one side of the Bastille and leads to the Faux-bourg St. Antoine. It was built for Henry II. and dedicated to him as a Triumphal Arch. Some years since they have beautified this Gate considerably, in pulling down another old one near this place which caused continual Stops, and in adding to this two other new ones which make the passage much more easy, and give more room for Coaches and Carts to enter. One may see by a small Inscription which is still preserved, that this Building was the Work of Metezeau, the worthy Father of him whom we have formerly mentioned, he was a man of extraordinary ability, as we may easily conclude from this Work, which in its kind is one of the finest things that can be seen. The famous Monsieur Blondel who had the Care of Ordering all the new Works which have of late been raised at Paris, did not think that any thing could be added to its beauty, and was contented only to make a new passage on each side, that that in the middle might be the freer. The handsomest Front looks towards the Suburbs. It is in the manner of Rustic Bossage, with a great Entablement or Cornish of the Doric Order which runs along all the Work, over which is an Attic. The Statue of the King stands above all, and two small Pyramids on each hand at the utmost edges. On the Attic these Inscriptions are ingraved  LUDOVICO MAGNO 
 PRAEFECTUS ET AEDILES ANN. R.S.H. MDCLXXII. 
 QUOD ORBEM AUXIT, ORNAVITU, LOCUPLETAVIT. P.C. To LEWIS the Great. 
 The Praefect and Aediles in the year from the Redemption of the World, MDCLXXII. 
 In memory of his enlarging, adorning and enriching the City, Placed and Consecrated this. 
But that which the Curious esteem more, are two pieces of Sculpture on each side the Arch of the first Work, and certain Figures of the manner of Jean Gou●on representing Rivers and ancient Deities. On that s●de next the Town they have made the same thing, imitating the Arch-work in the middle of the Gate, which the Architects have found to be so singular and handsome that this here hath given name to all the other Gates that have been built since. Between the three Arches under which we pass, they have placed in Bas-relief a Copy of that Medal which the Town caused to be stamped for the King, representing his Majesty with this Inscription:  LUDOVICUS MAGNUS FRANCORUM ET NAVARRAE REX. P. P. 1671. Lewis the Great King of France and Navarre. They made it, 1671. 
On the Reverse of the Medal, which is placed on the other side, is represented Virtue sitting, and leaning on a Shield on which are the Arms of the Town with this Motto  FELICITAS PUBLICA. The Public happiness. 
And at the Bottom LUTETIA. PARIS.  
Between the G●te and the Bastion it has been thought necessary to make a Ramp or Winding ascent forty eight foot large, to make the access to the Rampart more easy and convenient. At the entry, near the Door of a little neat Garden, is placed the following Inscription, looking two ways. On that side next the Faux-bourg,  LUDOVICUS MAGNUS, 
 PROMOTIS IMPERII FINIBUS ULTRA 
 RHENUM, ALPS, ET PYRENAEOS, 
 POMOERIUM HOC, MORE PRISCO, PROPAGAVIT. 
 ANN. R. S. H. MDCLXX. Lewis the Great, having enlarged the Borders of his Empire beyond the Rhine, the Alps, and the Pyreneans, has also enlarged this void space about the Walls of the Town, after the ancient manner; in the year from the Redemption of the World MDCLXX. 
On that side next the Town you read these Words  LUDOVICUS MAGNUS 
 ET VINDICATAS CONJUGIS AUGUSTAE 
 DOTALES URBES 
 VALIDA MUNITIONE CINXIT, 
 ET HOC VALLUM CIVIUM DELICIIS DESTINARI JUSSIT. 
 ANN. R. S. H. MDCLXXI. Lewis the Great has Fortified those Towns which he recovered in the Right of his Lady, And prepared this Rampart for the Delight of the Citizens, in the year from the Redemption of the World MDCLXXI. 
The Rampart is planted with four Rows of Trees, which make a very pleasing Walk, and leads to St. Martin's Gate. It is composed of one great Ally, and of two counter-Allies; that in the middle is threescore foot, and the other two between eighteen and twenty foot large. The Gate of St. Lewis which was lately new built, stands about the middle of this Rampart, on which Gate you may read this Inscription,  LUDOVICUS MAGNUS 
 AVO 
 DIVO LUDOVICO▪ 
 ANN. R. S. H. MDCLXXIV. Lewis the Great to his Ancestor St. Lewis. In the year from the Redemption of the World MDCLXXIV. 
All these Works are of Monsieur Blondel's designing, who also made the Inscriptions.  
Without the Porte St. Antoine, as you enter into the Faux-Bourg, is made a great round Esplanade, on which they have placed two great Statues sitting upon Trophies of Arms.  
All the Faux-bourg St. Antoine consists of three great Streets only, namely the great Rüe Saint Antoine, which lies in the middle, the Rüe de Charonne, and the Rüe de Charenton. In the middle Street, which is the fairest, is the new Hospital built for exposed Children. Many pious persons have contributed to this excellent Charity, among others, the Chancellor de Aligre's Lady, who hath there an Apartment. The Church and the public buildings of the House are not yet quite finished.  
The Abbey of St. Ant●ine is farther on. This Abbey gives name to all this Quarter. Many very remarkable Stories are told of the Foundation of this House, but in regard they do not suit with the Gust of this Age, I do not think it proper to insert them here. This Abbey began to be built about the year 1193. and was finished in the Reign of St. Lewis who was present and assisting at its Dedication, together with Queen Blanch of Castille his Mother. The Order of Cistertian Nuns was here placed by the solicitation of Odo de Suilly Bishop of Paris. The House is extreme numerous and very well Governed. The Abbess is Madame Molé of Champlâ●reux, of one of the most Illustrious Families of the Long Robe, and Daughter of the late Monsieur the first Precedent Molé, Keeper of the Seals of France. The Church hath in it nothing very considerable unless it be the Tombs of two Princesses, Daughters of Charles the sixth, lying on both sides of the great Altar.  
As you go into the Street beyond this Abbey, is the Manufacture of Looking-glasses, which were formerly brought from Venice. But Monsieur Colbert observing how great a Treasure this Trade had yearly drawn out of the Kingdom, established this Manufacture, which has had a very happy Success, as indeed all other matters have had which that great Minister hath undertaken. Here is a great number of Workmen, who are continually employed, some in polishing the Glasses with Sand, others with Emery, and other in making the Bessil. They use no others at present at Paris. And these which they make here are as beautiful as those which formerly came from Venice, with infinite greater Charges. These Workmen are placed in long Galleries round a great square Court. Which Buildings have all the Conveniencies that are requisite, being raised on purpose for this Manufacture.   

The Triumphal Arch.  
Near the place where you see the Triumphal Arch was a magnisick Throne erected for the Queen when she made her Entry in the year 1660. And in regard this place is the highest of all this Quarter, this beautiful Structure is placed here, though it is not yet raised much higher than the Pedestal. One may judge from the Model which is only of Plaster, that it will be when finished one of the most Illustrious Monuments of all Europe. It is a great Work, consisting of two Fronts and three open thorow-Passages, between each of which are placed two Corinthian Pillars, in all eight on each side, and two at the ends, or thickness of the Work. Over the Entablements or Cornish, are placed great Trophies of Arms with Slaves in Chains. The top of all the Work is flat, in the middle of which is placed a great Pedestal, and thereupon the King's Statue on Horseback is to be erected. Posterity will learn from the several Ornaments of this Beautiful Structure the glorious Actions of this King's Life, which are represented in Medaillons placed in the spaces between the Pillars. This Triumphal Arch will without doubt surpass all those which are to be seen at Rome and other parts of Italy, the Remains of Antiquity; and we shall see in this more regularity, more design, and more grandeur. The Solidity of the Work will answer the beauty. They make use of the hardest and greatest Stones that can be got, which are joined in such manner that you cannot perceive where unless you look very closely, and this without cement or any thing like it. In fine, they have forgot nothing whereby to make it one of the Noblest Monuments of this Age.   

The Chateau or Royal House of Vincennes.  
Tho we did not intend in this Description to speak of any of the beautiful houses about Paris, yet we must not neglect to say something of Vincennes in regard of its near neighbourhood. It is at the further end of that great Ally of Trees, which has been continued from the Triumphal Arch to this place, to serve for a passage hither, and makes a pleasing prospect. The Building is exactly square, compassed about with a Moat very deep. It has several Towers of great height but one higher than the re●t called the Donjon. The first Founder of this House was Philip Augustus, who also made the Park about it, in which he put a great number of Deer, sent him by Henry King of England from Normandy which he then possessed. Philip of Valois and King John his Son continued the Work, but it was not finished till the Reign of Charles V. called the Wise, which put it into the condition as it now is. There have been several very considerable additions made, and the Court hath often resided here for a long time together. The two great Wings of Modern Building on the Park side, are of Doric Pilasters and were designed by Monsieur du Vau.  
They are Magnificent both without and within, and show very great; but that which is most remarkable is the great Gate that leads to the Park, of the same Order, together with the Statues that stand on each side which are very beautiful. The Chapel was founded by Charles V. and the Body of Monsieur the Cardinal Mazarin, who died here, is reposited in this Chapel, till that of the College of the four Nations be finished, in which will be raised a Monument for him, as he has ordered in his Will. You ought to take particular notice of the curious Windows in this Chapel, they being highly esteemed, in regard neither Italy nor any other parts elsewhere can equal them. Many Kings have made their abode here. St. Lewis who used oftentimes to divest himself of the State and press of his Attendants at Court, that he might have the greater freedom to exercise his Piety, would here pass his days of retreat. It is said that not long ago there was remaining in the Park a great old Oak, under which this good Prince was used to hear their Complaints who resorted to him for Justice; and that he himself would use to send abroad his Heralds about the Country to call in all such who had any need of his Authority against the oppression of great men. And thus much hath been already well observed by a learned Preacher in an Eloquent Panegyric which he made on the Feast day of this Saint, in the Church of the Grands Jestures, dedicated to him.  
At the entrance into the Park is the menagery or place where they keep several sorts of Wild Beasts, which oftentimes they cause to fight together in a Court in which are Galleries that serve the Spectators to stand in and see without danger. Behind the menagery over against one of the Park Gates, are the Nuns of S. Maud, which Nuns were formerly at lafoy Saussaïe beyond the Ville-Juif. This House did once belong to Monsieur Fouquet.  
This is all you can see on this side: as you return into the Faux-bourg you may take a walk in the Garden of the Piq●epuces, which is among the first Houses you come at. Here are some Grottoes of Shellwork, ●ot ill wrought. In their Refectory you will see some Pictures of Monsieur le Brun. This Convent is one of the most pleasing and neatest of Paris, though it be but of this last Age. On the same side as you go on towards the Town you pass before Rambouïllet, whose Gardens are extreme pleasant, composed of several Walks of Camomile, and a great Parterre, in the midst of which is a Fountain.  
Near Reüill● stands the house of Monsieur de Chantelou, M●istre d'Hôtel to the King, who has the best Pieces of Poussin that are to be seen, among others the seven Sacraments of which there are so many Copies, and which the Sieun Pesne hath etc●t. All knowing men agree, without contradiction, that these Pieces are the best Paintings and the best designed things of the whole World, if we except the Works of some Italian Masters.  
On the other side of the Faux-bourg you ought to view the house of the Sieur Titen the King's Secretary, in the Rüe de Montreüil: It is one of the finest you can see, whose Master being rich and of a delicate Gust, one cannot but imagine that nothing can be there wanting; and in truth it is very pleasant. Both on the Court-side and that next the Garden the Fronts are very Beautiful.  
In the Rüe de Charonne you will see also an other which belongs to Monsieur de Folville, who caused it to be built very lately. It is flat Roofed after the Italian manner, with Vases and Statues over the Cornishes. It is a kind of great Pavilion with four Fronts. In the middle of this Building is a Hall that opens to all the four sides, and parts the whole into four Divisions. The Beauty of the Buildings is equal on the Garden, and on that of the Court. The Garden is great enough and very carefully kept. Strangers ought not to neglect to see these two houses, for it is certain they can hardly see finer, and where the beauties of Modern Architecture have been observed with more care and Judgement. And this is all that is more than ordinarily curious to be observed in the Fauxbourg St. Antoine.  
The first thing you see as you re-enter into the Town is the Arsenal, where you have a very handsome Garden, with a long Ally or walk of Trees which runs all along the Ditch. Near the Mail there are some apartments handsome enough which extend along the very spacious Courts, whose Prospect is upon the River. Among others, the great Hall is adorned with a Plafond, or Ceiling, of Monsieur Mignard's Work. The Duke of Lude at present enjoys these Lodgings, as great Master of the Artillery of France. Formerly they cast the Ordnance here in the Arsenal, but at present, it is done in the Frontier Towns, because of the proximity of those places where they are to be employed. Over the Gate are these two Verses.  
Aetna haec Henrico Vulcania tela ministrat,  
Tela Giganteos debellat●ra furores.  
This Aetna does to Henry Thunder yield,  
With which the Giants that rebel, are quelled.  
The Hôtel de l'Edig●ieres is in the Rüe de l● Cerisaïe which leads to one of the Arsenal Gates▪ You ought not to neglect to see the magnificent Furniture in that House; it is not long since they had here the best Pictures of the Kingdom, which the late Duke de l'Ediguieres had collected with much care and Judgement, but they are now, since his Death, dispersed into other hands.   

The Celestins.  
Formerly this Convent belonged to the Carmelites of the Place-Maubert, and these Celestines did then inhabit where they now are. But they desiring to be nearer the University, left this place in exchange with the Celestins. The first Founder was a Burgess of Paris named Jaques Marcel, who in the year 1318 bought the place which the Carmelites had left, for the sum of 500 Livers, and gave it to the Celestins. Charles' V. surnamed the Wife, augmented the Foundation very much, and built their Church as we see it at present, himself laying the first Stone. Nor did this King stop here, he gave them also considerable Rents, which have been since that time augmented by other Donations which have been made to them by several great Lords, more especially by Lewis Duke of Orleans, Brother of Charles V. who was Assassinated by the Duke of Burgundy his Coufin German, as he came out of the Palace of Isabet of Bavaria his Sister-in-law. that Prince had a very particular affection for these Fathers, and did them more good Offices than any other Person ever did since their Foundation. After his death his Body was brought to their Church, and was interred in a Chapel which he had caused to be built for himself and his Family. Before we enter into this Church we ought to pass through the little Cloister, which is exactly square, and built very neatly. It is all Vaulted and adorned with Sculpture. The Pillars that support the Arches have their Capitals extremely well wrought. This is a Work of the last Age, and had it been done in this it would have cost much more than it did, for it is said that the whole expense did not exceed 29000 Francs. In one corner of this Cloister you ought to observe the Epitaph of Anthony Perez, Secritary to Philip the Second King of Spain, who being fallen into disgrace with his Master came for refuge into France, were he led a private life. And dying at Paris in the year 1611. he was interred in this place. His Epitaph is as follow:  
Hic jacet Illust. D. Antonius Perez olim Philippo Secundo Hisp●miorum Regi à Seretioribus consiliis. Cujus odium male auspicatum effugiens, ad Henricum Quartum Galliarum Regem invictissimum se contulit, cujusque beneficentiam expertus est, demum Parisits diem clausit, An. S. MDCXI.  
Here lies the Illustrious Anthony Perez, formerly Secretary to Philip II. King of Spain. To avoid whose unhappy displeasure, he betook himself to Henry IV. the most potent King of France, by whom he was received into favour, and at length ended his days at Paris, in the year of Salvation MDCXI.  
The Church belonging to these Fathers is all Gothick and hath nothing Curious in relation to its Structure. The Altar is not much better adorned: yet on the Festival days they expose here very rich Ornaments of an ancient sort of Stuff of Gold and Silver Embroidered, by whose Beauty we may perceive that in the Ages passed they had very industrious Artists, and such who had a delicate Gust in these matters. The King's Secretaries hold their Confraternity in this Church. Their Company is one of the famousest that is, as well for the number of considerable persons that compose it, as the great Privileges which their Office gives them, one of the fairest of which is the Title of Nobility. They have a black Pall, the richest that is to be seen; made by an Italian whom Cardinal Mazarin caused to come into this Kingdom expressly, to design the Embroidery which he intended to make. This Pall is of black Velvet with a great Cross of Silver, and Cartouches about the edges, in which there are several devises delicately wrought.  
You ought next to see the Tombs which are in the Chapelle de Orleans. As you go in, on the left hand you may observe a great twisted Pillar, of white Marble, adorned with Feüillages and Mouldings let into the Work, as is also the Capital which is of the Composite Order; Over which is placed an Urn of Brass, and in that the heart of the Constable Anne de Montmorency, who died gloriously of his Wounds received at the Battle of St Dennis, which he fought against the Hugonots on the fourteenth of November in the year 1567. This brave Lord received six several Wounds, of which the last only was mortal. It is reported of him that being in the Agony of Death, a Cordelier exhorting him to his last Duties with something too much Violence and Importunity, he desired him to permit him to rest a little, saying that he had not lived fourscore years, and not yet learned what it was to die one quarter of an hour. His Funeral Pomp was Magnificent, and equal to that of Kings, his Esfigies being carried as is customary at the Obsequies of Kings or their Children. This beautiful Pillar is erected upon a Pedestal of red Marble, and set off with three Statues of Brass representing three Virtues. The Sword Royal of which the Constable hath the Charge with the other Marquis of that Dignity are also here represented in Marble. You may here read certain Inscriptions in French Verse, which at that time were much esteemed but I have omitted to insert them in this Work, they being not at all of the Gust of this Age. This Monument is one of the most beautiful and singular that is to be seen, the work of the Pillar is exquisite, and it is said that the Sculptor was more than fifteen years in making it. The Body of this great Constable is in the Church of Montmorency, four Leagues from Paris, where hath been raised for him one of the stateliest Mausoleums of all the Kingdom, of which we may say more hereafter.  
In the middle of this Chapel stands the Tomb of the Duke of Orleans, for whom it was particularly erected, It hath nothing magnificent; only the representation of four persons in cumbent postures, namely of Lewis Duke of Orleans, who was murdered; and of Valentine his Wife, who died two years after her Husband of Grief and Sorrow, having done her utmost endeavours to be revenged upon the Duke of Burgundy for his Treachery, by drawing into her quarrel the Dauphin Charles, though against his own Mother, and the Parliament who cited the Duke to appear personally before them. The Clergy and the University did commiserate her Sorrows, and did their endeavours, though unsuccessfully, to comfort her. France is obliged to this Princess for that incontestable Right she hath to the Duchy of Milan, which she brought by her Marriage with the Duke of Orleans, from whom Lewis XII. and Francis I descended. She was daughter of John Galeas Duke of Milan, who left two Sons, but both dying without issue Male, this Princess became Presumptive Heir to that Duchy. Near her Statue are engraved those Verses,  
Quae mulier Ducis Insubrii pulcherrima proles;  
Jus Mediolani, Sceptraque dote dedit.  
The Heiress here of Milans Duke you have,  
Who for her Dowry the whole Duchy gave.  
The two other Figures lying on each side upon this Tomb are, that of Charles Duke of Orleans eldest Son of him we mentioned before, and Father of Lewis XII. and that of Philip Earl of Vertus, his Brother, who died unmarried. All these four Figures are of Marble, and were caused to be made by the pious care of Lewis XII. who for the mildness of his Reign and the great favour and love which he had for his Subjects does merit to be called the Father of his People, a Title the more illustrious, by reason that the Emperor Augustus and the greatest Kings of the Earth were ambitious to deserve it. At one end of this Tomb, next the Altar, is placed the heart of Henry II. in an Urn of Brass gilt, held up by three Virtues upon their heads, which Statues are of Marble, and the best sort of german Piton's Work. Men of Judgement admire this Piece for the Beauty of the Design. And it is said that a curious Person of the last Age offered to give for it 10000 Crowns and a Copy of the same to be made as exactly as could be and placed in the Room. The Pedestal of these three Figures, which properly speaking are but one, is triangular like a Tripos. They are as big as the Life, of one Block of Marble, and hold together by the hands. Their Drapery and the air of their heads, is admirable. One may easily perceive by this that the past age did equal ours in delicate Workmanship, and Beauty of Design.  
At the other end is the heart of Francis II. on a high Pillar of white Marble. Flames seem to issue out at the top, about this Pillar are three Cupids with their Torches reversed and extinguished. This is raised upon a Pedestal of Porphyry, on the sides of which are certain Inscriptions, among others one that says that this King married Mary Stuart, who was beheaded in England through the Jealousy of Elizabeth. He died at Orleans, Decemb. 10. 1560. being but sixteen years of Age. The heart of Charles IX. his Brother, who died at Vincennes on Whit-sunday in the year 1572. is also in the same Monument.  
Along the Wall on the right hand, is the Tomb of a Princess, who was sister to Valentine of Milan; that of the Admiral Chabot, the Workmanship of Paul Ponce, whose Labours are mightily esteemed; and that of one of the Princes of the House of Rohan. These two last Tombs though of a different sort, are very beautiful, and the Effigies of those who are there interred are well designed. Near the door which leads out of this Chapel into the Nave of the Church, stands a great Pillar of white Marble full of Ciphers and Sculptures, and belongs to the illustrious House of Cossé-Brissac, as appears by the Epitaph. It was raised for Timoleon de Cossé-Brissac. But that which is most remarkable in this Chapel, and that which strikes the eye with most surprise, is the Curious Pyramid belonging to the house of Longueville, the Workmanship of Monsieur de Augui●rre, in which are the hearts of several persons of that illustrious Family, it is adorned with Trophies and accompanied with four Virtues of White Marble. On the Pedestal are two Bas-reliefs gilded over, representing two of the most remarkable Actions of the Duke of Longueville, for whom this Monument was erected at a very considerable expense. You ought to observe the Picture over the Altar, it being done by Francis Salujati, a Boulonois, who was a famous Painter, and whose Works are much sought after in Italy. Behind this Chapel is another little one, which Monsieur the Marquis of Rostaing caused to be built, but in it there is nothing to invite the Curious. In the Nave of this Church is a Tomb belonging to the Ancestors of the Duke of Gesures, where you will see some Statues of Marble, kneeling, in the habits of that Age, very well wrought, but more especially that of the Duke of Tremes, his Father. In one of the Chapels is the Monument of Monsieur de la Tremoüille, and over against that the Tomb of Monsieur Zamet, Bishop of Langres, on one side of which you may see the Monument of Carolus Magnus; he is represented sitting and leaning his head on his left arm. This is the Work of Paul Ponce a famous Sculptor, as we have already said. In that Chapel where you see the Tomb of the Duke de la Tremoüille, there is over the Altar a very curious piece of a Magdelain done by Mignard, Nephew of Peter Mignard whom we have formerly mentioned.  
In the house itself there is nothing of Curiosity. These Fathers have begun a great Building of late time, which is now almost finished, wherein they will be extreme conveniently lodged. Their Gardens are handsome enough, in one of which near the Vineyard, you may see a Grotto of Shellwork, which is committed to the care of one of the younger Monks. The Cabinet of Father Augereau, in the little Garden adjoining, deserves to be seen; there are some good Pictures, and curious Prints. This Father is very skilful in these matters, but he hath not the opportunity of making any great Collection. These Monks are very regular, and never eat any flesh, unless they be sick, or happen to be above two leagues from home. They observe much the same Rule with the Cistercians, being a branch of that Order.  
Near this, on the edge of the River is the Hôtel de Fieubet belonging to Monsieur Fieubet, Counsellor of State in Ordinary, and Chancellor to the deceased Queen. He caused it to be built about three or four years ago. One can hardly desire a neater house than this both within and without. The Staircase is very light and adorned with Busts between the Windows. The apartments are contrived in enfilade as the mode is at present; on one side they look into the Garden, and on the other side upon the River. The Furniture is of the same neatness, as well in the Rooms above Stairs as below. The great piece of Perspective on the adjoining wall is very fine; it is painted in Fresco with a great deal of fancy. It represents a Building composed of two great Arches, between which are some Pillars and a Statue of an Hero between them. Over all there is a Sundial, about which are placed several Figures, among others a Woman pulling Feathers out of a Cock's tail to point out the hours upon a Tablet, and Time over her head seems to approve the Action. All the Work keeps its Colours very well, which is not usual in Paintings exposed to the injuries of the Air, which last but a short time, especially in Paris where the Air is very moist in Winter, and the dryness of the Summer very great, in such sort that it is difficult for any Plaster to defend itself against these extremities. This is the Work of Monsieur Rousseau, who did that at Monsieur Poüange's.  
In the same Row you have the Hôtel de la Vieville, whose entrance is but dark, yet is the inside capacious and convenient enough.  
The Church of St. Paul which is the Parish Church of this Quarter, is in the Street that runs along near the last mentioned Hôtel. Formerly this Church was the Parish Church of the King's house while the Court remained at the Palais des Tournelles. It was built, as is to be seen, in the Reign of Charles VI.  
As you go towards the Isle of Nostre-Dame you come again to the Convent of the Nuns of the Ave-Maria in the Rüe des Barrieres. They are of St. Clares Order. St. Lewis had formerly placed in this house certain Beguines, which were Nuns of the Order of St. Begue, a Fleming by extraction. They wore a Coif that hid almost all their Face, But in the Reign of Lewis XI. Queen Charlotte introduced the third Order of St. Francis, with the Reform, and her Son King Charles VIII. built for the Friars, the house adjoining, separated only by the passage that leads to the Church. There is not in all Paris any Convent of Nuns who live more austere than these. They never eat any Flesh, nor wear any Linen, and besides that, they rise at midnight, and go continually barefoot without Sandals or Stockings, with a strict observance of a perpetual Silence. Nor can we find in any Convent a greater Stock of Virtue, and more disesteem and neglect of secular affairs. These good Nuns never think of the World but when they pray to God to forgive the disorders which are committed in it. And as they have no other Subsistence than by Alms, so have they no other trust than to the Divine Providence, which is never wanting; Paris containing so great a number of Pious People, by whose Charity they are maintained. Seldom or never are any permitted to speak with them; so that in the midst of Paris they are as much retired from the World as●if in the darkest solitude. On this account you very rarely see my Coaches at their Gate. At such times as they are obliged to speak to their nearest Relations, it must be in the Church, they having not throughout their whole house any other Parloir or speaking Room. The Tomb of the illustrious Ancestors of Monsieur the Archbishop of Paris, who have been concerned with honour in the greatest Employments, stands in a Chapel belonging to this Church.  
A little further is the Hôtel de Sens with an old Gothick Gate but handsome enough. Formerly the Arch-Bishops of that City, who were Metropolitans of Paris, resided here. But under the Pontificate of Vrban VIII. Paris having been dismembered from that Arch Bishopric this Hotel hath been since let out to several particular persons who pay their Rents to the Archbishop of Sens.  
After this you pass over the Bridge called Pont-Marie, to go into the Isle de Nostre-Dame. Observe as you go that this Bridge is not so full of Houses as it might be, in regard that in March 1657. the River being extraordinarily overflown, it carried away two Arches n the night time, to a very great loss both of Persons and Goods, which perished miserably. This Bridge took its name from the undertaker of the Work in the year 1614 who was called Marie.   

The Isle of Nostre-Dame.  
The Isle of Nostre-Dame takes its name from the Church of Paris to which it belongs as part of their Estate. All the houses which we see there at present are the work of this Age. It was formerly a Meadow ground where people of all sorts used to walk to take the Air, in the middle of which place stood a small Chapel Dedicated to St. Lewis. At present it is all compassed about with a Key of Freestone very firm, and filled with very handsome houses, among which there are some most magnific, and which may be compared with the most beautiful Palaces; especially those which are situated at the corner on the East side, where the Seine divides itself into two Arms to make the Isle. The Streets are straight, and all end upon the edge of the River.  
The first house which ought to be observed on the side of Pont-Marie, is that of Monsieur de Grand-Maison, which appears to be solidly built, and whose inside is extreme handsome. As you pass further, you come to the house of Monsieur Lambert de Terigny Precedent of the Chamber of Accounts, whose chief Entrance is from the Rüe St. Lovis which crosses the Isle from one end to the other. This House is magnific in all its parts, the Gate is great and high, and the Lock-smiths Work is very extraordinary. But this is not that which is most observable. The four sides of the Court are adorned each with a Front of admirable Buildings set off with great jonick Pilasters, which reach from the Ground to the top of the Fabric, with Vases upon the tops. The Staircase is placed at the bottom of the Court, with two Ranks of Pillars, directly over which the light falls full upon the Steps, without the least obstacle. The first Apartment is composed of several Chambers one beyond another, from all which you have a delicate prospect upon the River on the Garden side in such sort that in a clear day one may see six or seven Leagues into the Country, which is a very considerable pleasure. In these Apartments you may see some Cieling-pieces of the best sort of Painting, especially in the last Chamber, which is all of le Sueur's work, who in an age but very little advanced gave great hopes in time to equal the best Painters of Italy, as one may perceive by the last Pictures which he made. Those things of his which are to be seen in this house are the best that ever he did, chiefly the Paintings in the Alcove representing the Muses in a Consort of Music, the Cieling-piece is almost of equal Beauty. The Movables of this Apartment are extreme rich. From thence you ought to go into the Gallery which is on the same Floor. All that is devised ordinarily to adorn the fairest Galleries may be found in this, gilding upon Sculpture curiously wrought, with a Ceiling enriched with Pictures of the best Masters, among which are several of le Sueur, of whom I spoke before, which one may easily distinguish from the rest, although those which are not of his hand are not however to be neglected, being very well painted. The door, by which you enter into this Gallery, is sustained on the inside with two Corinthian Pillars all over gilt, the sides are almost of the same fashion, with Païsages and Pilasters of the same Order, between which are placed Busts of Marble upon Tables of the same; the end of the Room does determine in a little Terrase in manner of a Balcony, which commands all over the River. The Apartments below are not so well adorned, though they also have their Beauties. In the Garden are to be seen some Statues handsome enough. And you ought not to forget to see the Orangerie, which in Winter is in a Hall, where one may walk about very conveniently. Near to which place there is another, separated only by a great partition that is glazed, through which one has the pleasure in the midst of Winter to see the Virtue of the Orange-trees. The face of the house on the Garden side is of the same Symmetry and Order of Building with that in the Court, which thing gives this house an air of grandeur at a great distance, and which shows extremely fine as one comes to Paris by Water from Charenton. Near this is  
The house of Monsieur de Bretonvilliers, another Precedent in the Chamber of Accounts. This house is yet better situated than that of which I have been speaking, in regard it stands upon the very point of the Isle, and the River is on both sides of it. It is also much more great and spacious. The Masonry though it be of no set Order of Architecture because of the many Ornaments that are there placed, is notwithstanding extreme handsome to the eye. The Staircase is on the left hand in one of the Corners of the Court: built with much solidity as is all the rest of the house; there has been no sparing of Vaults in those places where there appeared any occasion. This house is truly great and contains in it all things necessary for the entertainment of a great Lord. The outward Court is parted from the rest in such manner as it cannot cause the least inconvenience. As to the beauty and delights of the inside they are more considerable than that of which I treated last, in regard its Prospect is farther extended, and that it seems from the Windows of this House that all the Boats that come continually to Paris, are coming to land at its door, and here it is that they separate on the one side or the other, to go either to the Port St. Paul or to the Port de la Tournelle, where usually they unload their Burdens. The moveables are magnisick; consisting of Beds most richly embroidered, Chenets, Tables, Sconces, Looking-glasses, and Ornaments for the Chimneys of Goldsmith's work, of Tapestry heighthened with Gold and Silver; all things are there in abundance. The Pictures are also of the best sort, since they are of Monsieur le Bruns hand, who is at present the chief Painter of the Kingdom. The Gallery which is on the left hand is all of his Work, the sides of which, instead of Wainscot are covered with Paintings in fresquo, such as employ the Curious a long time in beholding them, who take a mighty pleasure to discover in these pieces that which they usually seek for in Italy with so much concern and pains. The Apartments below Stairs are very pleasant. There are Baths, and a Hall extreme convenient for Summer, by reason of that fresh air which is there gathered. In fine, nothing is wanting in this house, and one may find there all the conveniences that can be desired of what sort soever; he who caused it to be built having not spared the greatest of expenses to render it such as it is.  
Leaving this house we ought to pass along the Key called Quay Dauphin, otherwise, the Key of Balcones, almost all the Houses that are built here having Balcones before the Window, among the rest one ought to be observed more especially, which is that in which at present dwells Monsieur the Abbot of St. Croix, Master of Requests, it was built with much care, by the deceased Monsieur Hesselin, who was one of the most curious persons of his time, and it was designed by the Sieur le Veau. The Front is of a very handsome design, without crowding in of insignificant Ornaments. And on the inside there are very beautiful Ceilings, with Chimney-pieces of the best sort of Workmanship. The Court is in truth a little too obscure, but this defect is advantageously repaired by the Symmetry of the Building on that side, and by the curious prospect from thence.  
Near this is the house of Monsieur Roulier, the Staircase of which is extreme handsome, it is supported with jonick Pillars and adorned with Bas-reliese. The face on the side of the Court is embellished with Architecture handsome to perfection. It was built by Monsieur de Alisi. Having seen this House we ought next to go to  
The Church of St. Lewis, though it be not yet finished. That which is begun is of a very fine sort of Architecture. The Porta is supported with Doric Pillars. And when this Church is completed it will deserve to be compared to the best of the kind, for the design and regularity with which it is carried on. The Sieur du Vaughan gave the first design. M. Champagne an able Painter, being Churchwarden, hath the care of the Ornanaments of the Architecture there, and Monsieur le Duc hath carried on the Work in such manner as we now see it.  
Leaving the Isle Nostre-Dame we go over the Bridge de la Tournelle, built of Freestone, after the same Model with that of Pont-Neuf; it hath two ways raised on each side, for the conveniency of those that walk over on foot. As you pass forward you see on the left hand  
St. Bernard's Gate, embellished also some years since, after the designs of Monsieur Blondel: on each side are placed great Bas-reliess that fill up both the Fronts. On that side that faces the Town the King is represented pouring out plenty upon his Subjects; and on the Attic over head, we read this Inscription  LUDOVICO MAGNO ABUNDANTIA 
 PARTA. 
 PRAEF. ET AEDIL. PONI C C. 
 ANN. R. S. H. MDCLXX. To LEWIS the Great 
 For the great plenty, the Praefect and Aediles caused this to be erected in the year from the Redemption of the World, 1670. 
On the other side which fronts the Fauxbourg the King is represented Apparelled in manner of the Ancient Gods, holding the Helm of a great Ship under full Sail, with this Inscription,  LUDOVICI PROVIDENTIAE MAGNI PRAEF. 
 ET AEDIL. PONI C C. 
 ANN. R. S. H. MDCLXX. To the Providence of Lewis the Great, The Praefect and Aediles caused this to be erected in the year from the Redemption of the World, 1670. 
Along the River side among the Wharss and Wood-yards, there is one Hou●e of a private Person very handsomely built. It is composed of two Pavilions or Arms, with the main building in the middle in which the Staircase is placed that communicates to both ends. The house hath a very good face on the Court-side, and looks towards the Fields, which renders the Prospect extreme pleasing. The Apartments are very commodious and adorned with Wainscot gilt, and Marbled of divers colours. This House is the handsomest of all this Quarter.  
By the Street called Rue de Seine which passes close to the Walls of this House, you may go to   

St. Victor's.  
This is a famous Abbey of Canons regular of the Order of St. Augustin, of which Monsieur de Coislin, Bishop of Orleans, chief Almoner to the King, and Brother of the Duke of Coislin, is Abbot. This Abbey is very ancient, of such Antiquity that we are not well assured of the time of its first Foundation. We know only that King Lewis the Gross in the year 1113. caused a great Church to be built in this place, where was before but a very little Chapel: and we read in the Church-History of Paris, that Thomas de Champeaux Canon of Nostre-Dame, and a famous Professor of Theology, having a difference with one of his Disciples named Abaillard, retired with some of his Scholars to a place near the little Chapel of St. Victor, and that he took the habit of a canon Regular, which possibly might be the Original of this Abbey, which from that time did always increase more and more. This happened about the year 1105. The Quarrel between this Thomas de Champeaux and the said Abaillard is much spoken of in the Histories of that time, and there are many very remarkable passages in it which notwithstanding are not proper to be reported in this Work.  
That which is the most curious thing to be seen in this Abbey is the Library, which is very numerous and full of the best sort of Books that can be met with. There are also Manuscripts in the great Cabinet at the further end. It hath been considerably augmented by Monsieur Bo●chet, Counsellor in the Parliament, on condition that it be public for all sorts of Persons oftener than it was before, which has made it of mighty advantage and wonderfully frequented by the Studious, who may come three times a Week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and remain there all day long if they please. It is the only Library of all Paris that is open in this manner, but we hope in time there will be others in that City that will yield the like profit. In the other parts of this house we find nothing very curious. There is in the Church here great Devotion to our Lady of Succour, and to St. Clair, Bishop of Autun, who is invoked for sore Eyes. Among the Monks of St. Victor there are many Learned Persons, some of which are Monsieur de Santeüil, almost the only man in France who understands to make Inscriptions in Verse for public Monuments, he is of an extraordinary ability in this Science and all things of this nature which we see come from him, are entirely fine. Hugh of St. Victor a famous Divine was also of this house.  
After you have seen the Abbey of St. Victor you ought to go to the King's Garden; in the way thither you pass by  
The Hospital of Pity, which is a Limb of the great Hospital general; in which they harbour a great number of young Boys and Girls, whom they employ in divers sorts of Work, more especially the Girls who make Point of France, from which the House does easily draw a Profit sufficient to maintaian them.   

The King's Garden.  
This Garden is filled with nothing but Medicinal Plants of most choice sorts, which are there nourished and looked after at the King's Charges. Certain Months in the Year, here are Botanic Lectures, to the hearing of which any one may be admitted freely. There is a Doctor of Pyhsick who hath a Salary for this purpose, and who is ordinarily more eminent than the rest for his Learning. This Lecture is made at six of the Clock in the morning, in those parts of the Garden where the several Simples grow. One ought to observe that half this Garden is taken up by a Mount or eminent Ground, round which they have made an Ally which mounts about it in a Spiral Line, which Ally has on the outward edge a Palisade of Bushes, on the top of this Mount is an Accacias from whence you have a Prospect over the River and Fauxbourg St. Antoine. On the left hand as you come into the Court, is a Laboratory, where they also work publicly in Chemistry during certain months in the year. The Compositions which they make there are given freely to such poor that need 'em.  
But that which is the greatest Curiosity of all is the Cabinet of Monsieur du Vernay one of the Royal Academy of Sciences, and one of the prime Men of the Kingdom for Dissections and Anatomy. Few People ever made a farther progress than he in this sort of operation, in which he hath made a great number of Discoveries, that have gained him a mighty Reputation. In Winter he reads publicly in the great Hall, which is contrived in manner of an Amphitheatre, that may contain abundance of People. Monsieur Daquin the King's chief Physician hath the oversight and the administration of this Garden; he appoints the Doctors in Physic and Chirurgery who read the Lectures of Chemistry and Dissection, and he hath a Pension from the King for this purpose. The Superintendant of the Buildings is the absolute Master here, and it is under his Authority that all these things are transacted. Leaving this place you may go to  
The Hospital-general; although for delicate people it is no very pleasing object to see the poor, yet it is a curious thing, and surprising at the same time, to see so great a number of all sorts and ages, whose miseries are eased with so much care and Charity, that nothing is wanting to them but only Liberty. This great Building which contains in it more than six thousand persons, appears as you come in like a little Town, by reason of the quantity and diversity of the houses, although it be all the Work of this age, and all the poor People that are in it are maintained upon Charity only. The Church was built not above seven or eight years ago: It is of a very peculiar design; a great Dome of eight Angles raised upon Arches, against each of which are placed eight Naves or spaces to contain all the poor people. The Altar is contrived just in the middle under the Dome, so that it may be seen on eight sides for the conveniency of all. There is nothing magnificent in the Work, except only the Portico by which people enter from abroad, which is supported by certain jonick Pillars, over which is placed a small Attic, but this is of no extraordinary relish however. On the two sides of this Entrance are placed two Pavilions where are lodged the ecclesiastics who serve the Chapel, and administer the Sacraments to the poor People. It is observable that they employ here all the young girls of the Hospital, who are very numerous, in making point of France, some embroider, others make the Loops, others the Ground, which causes much work to be dispatched by their hands in a little time, of which is made a considerable income. The first Precedent de Belliéure was one of those who were most active in the Foundation of this great Hospital, which at that time was thought incredible; and this was done on the account of that excessive number of Poor which were continually about the Streets and Churches of Paris, to the great incommodity of the Public. In the mean time this Illustrious Magistrate being assisted by the Cardinal Mazarin, the Duchess of Aiguillon, and some others, persons of Authority, accomplished his design, and caused all those to be shut up in this Hospital who were found begging, or who were not able to get their Living.  
Almost over against the Gate of this Hospital, in a large place, is kept the Horse-Market on the Wednesday and Friday in every Week.   

Les Gobelins.  
This House is almost behind the Faux-bourg of Saint Marcel. Here it is that the Curious aught to apply themselves with their utmost diligence to observe all the Rarities that are to be seen in this place, in regard there is no part of Europe that produces so many. But to give you a juster Idea, I shall make a Description.  
First of all, it is not unuseful to observe that this place has been always inhabited by excellent Artists: and that heretofore it was employed by the famous Dyers of Wood, the first of which was one Giles Goblin, who, as report says, found out the secret of dying the best Scarlet, or at least that he first brought it to Paris, from whence it comes that ever since it hath been called Scarlet des Gobelines. This House hath still kept the old name as well as the little River that runs behind it, which Water hath a peculiar Virtue for the dying of this Colour, and before that time it was called the River of Bieure. The Dutch have made it their utmost endeavour to discover this secret, but they could never do it with all their industry and expense, however they come pretty near, but they cannot arrive to that Degree of perfection, which our Dyers have in making this Beautiful colour, which makes so great a Merchandise through all Europe, nay in a manner through the whole World, for much goes into the Indies and America. But not to say more of this house and River called the Gobelins, let us now speak of the things that are there to be seen. It is to be observed that all the Artists that work here are employed only for the King, and that their Works which they perform here are for the Decoration and Ornament of the Royal Palaces. Some years since the number of the Workmen was much greater than at present; but the prodigious quantity of Work which they did is the occasion that they are now much retrenched, in regard the Repositories where the King's moveables are kept are sufficiently filled, in such sort that one may say at this time there is no Prince in Europe that hath more Goldsmith's work or Tapestry.  
The first thing that is to be viewed are the Pictures, which are, in a manner, all of the hand of famous Monsieur le Brun, the ablest Painter of France, and whose Works are so much sought after and admired by all those who are skilled in Painting. As a reward for whose great pains which he is continually engaged in, and for the Emulation of those who have any Genius in designing, the King hath been pleased not only to give him large Pensions, to declare him Overseer of all the Works in Painting and Sculpture which are done for him, and to name him Director of the Academy-Royal of Painting, but he hath also ennobled him by his Letters Patents. The Principal Pieces of this excellent Master are at Versailles. The great Staircase is almost all of his hand, and he is working at present in the great Gallery, which takes up all that side that looks upon the Garden. In the Lovure there are also divers Cieling-pieces of his design. In the Church of Nôtre-dame are two Pieces, one represents the Martyrdom of St. Stephen, the other the Crucisying of St. Peter, both which Pieces are in the Choir on each side of the high Altar, and which one may easily distinguish from other Pictures, at the Carmelites in the Faux-bourg St. Jaques. The second great Piece which represents a Magdelain at the feet of our Saviour in the House of Simon the Leper, is of his hand, so also another Piece of the same Saint, in one of the Chapels of the same Church, which was much admired by the Queen Mother, who began first from the sight of this Piece to have an esteem for M. le Brun, whom soon after she made known at Court by the means of the Chancellor Seguier, by whom he was mightily esteemed. Most of the Works which are wrought in the Gobelins are of his design, and it is he that order the Performance. His Cabinet is one of the most curious that can be seen; in which he has collected the Paintings of the most excellent Masters that have been, and several other rare Pieces which have a Relation to Painting. I will say one thing more to the Glory of M. le Brun that he hath under him several other Painters who do nothing else but Copy his Draughts and work after his Designs.  
The second thing which one ought to see in this Place, is the Tapestry Works. Among that great number of Artists that work here in this Manufacture, there are some Flemings, who are equal to the most Renowned of the last age at Anvers. Nothing can be seen finer than what comes from their hands, be it in History or Landscape, in both which Gold and Silver are employed even to profusion, and they have some pieces there that are all over heighthned after that manner. When we have well examined these things we must conclude that there is no part of the World where they make better Work, or better understand the perfect way of Shadowing the Wool. It is however Monsieur le Brun, who gives them the Designs, and for the most part they Copy his Paintings. Of late they have also copied some of the best things of Poussin, (the greatest man of our age without contradiction) among others, the little Moses which they had from the Cabinet of the lately deceased Madam Lescot: The Rock in the Wilderness with the Fountain of Waters flowing from it, which belonged to the deceased Monsieur Dreux Counsellor of the great Council, and two other Pictures from the Cabinet of Monsieur the Chevalier de Lorraine, one of which represents the passage through the Red Sea, and the other the Worship of the Golden Calf. They have made also many Pieces from Raphael and Michael Angelo. But one of their most beautiful and curious things is the History of the King represented in divers Pieces, of which subject may be made divers Suits of Hangings, in which are contained the principal Actions of his Life, as the Battles he hath gained, the Towns he hath taken, the Ceremonies of his Marriage, the renovation of the Alliance with the Deputies of the thirteen Cantons of Swisses, and many other Passages of such like nature, the Borders of these Pieces have the Groundwork of Gold, with Grotesques, and several Devices and Ciphers at the Corners and in the middle which things are of coloured Silk, and show delicately upon the Gold ground. The Sieur Gens and le Feure have the oversight and direction of those who work at that sort of Tapestry which is called the high Lists, and the Sieurs Mozin and de la Croix, those who work at the low Lists.  
After you have seen the Tapestries you ought to see the place where they carve and engrave upon Copper and Brass for Closets and such like matters. It is here that they made those curious Locks that are to be seen at Versailles, and the Lovure, which are wrought with such delicate Workmanship.  
In the first Court through which you pass to see the things of which we have been speaking, you ought not to forget to visit the houses of le Sieur Loir and le Sieur Villiers, two famous Goldsmiths, who are employed continually for the King: You will find often under their hands Works of mighty value. Here it was where they made those two Balusters for the Alcove, which are at Versailles before the King's Bed, and the Queens. One may know of what Beauty, Workmanship, and Riches they are, since the price of each amounted to two hundred thousand Crowns. They are all of solid Silver without any thing to help out, either within the Pedestals or Rails, other than the thickness of the metal itself, which has been employed with Profusion.  
Near the Goldsmiths, in the same Court on the right hand, you may find certain Works of an extraordinary nature performed by the Sieur Branquier, and the Sieur Ferdinand de Meliori, who were both invited out of Italy to make here a kind of Mosaic Work; which will cost much time and expense. They are a sort of Pictures, the different colours of which are made of inlaid Stones, which represent Figures extreme like, and very well designed. These Pieces are most commonly composed of Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Jacinth, and Cornelian, which makes a colouring more lively and brillant than ordinary Painting, which Stones are joined together with a sort of Mastic very hard. They are ordinarily placed upon Ebony Cabinets, or Tables of great price. At the habitation of one of these Artists there is a little Garden behind his house, which is very pretty and in which are divers Ornaments of artificial Rocks and Shellwork.  
After you have examined these things, you return by the same way to visit other Curiosities that are to be seen in another Court. There are two Workhouses for Carvers and Statuaries, the one of which is governed by the Sieur baptist, in which is the Statue of Monsieur de Turenne in white Marble, which is to be placed at St. Denis upon the Tomb which the King hath there caused to be raised for him; here is also a great Muse, bigger than the life, of excellent Workmanship, which is intended to be placed at Versailles with divers other Statues of the same bigness. The other Workhouse is governed by the Sieur Coesvau, who for the most part works after the life. He hath made several Busts and other Figures of representation. This is he that made the Kings Bust which stands in the great Staircase at Versailles.  
After this you ought to see the Embroiderers, who are in a Hall near which you pass to go to the great Court. They are employed upon divers Pieces, in which the richness of the materials does most commonly vie with the beauty of the Work.  
Near this place here are still two Statuaries more in two Low Rooms, where you may see some Pieces in Marble and some in Lead for the Fountains at Versailles. Besides those things already described, there are many other Curiosities in this great House, which the Curious may observe, and which would be too long to treat of in particular. We have already said that here are all sorts of excellent Artists who have been invited hither from different Parts. Among whom we ought not to forget M. Audrean, one of the ablest Gravers of his time: he hath etcht and graved all the great Pieces of M. le Brun, as the Triumph of Constantine the Great, the Battle of Maxentius, all the History of Alexander, in five great Pieces, and divers other things of that great Painter. All that comes from his hand, is of a singular beauty, and most exact design, the most correct that can be: which occasions that all his Work sells much dearer than others, nay oftentimes it is difficult to get them at any rate in regard all the best Proofs are reserved for the King's Cabinet. He hath also graved several Pieces from the famous Poussin, which all Curious Persons treasure up in their Closets. The Sieur le Clere dwells here also who is very able and well esteemed in this Art. And these are the most curious things at the House called les Gobelins.  
From hence we return again into the Town by the Fauxbourg St. Marcel, and we pass before the Church of that name, which was first founded by Roland Earl of Blare Nephew of Charlemain, who was a great Benefactor to it, in conferring great Privileges upon the Canons who served there. This Church did heretofore bear the title of S. Clement. But the Body of S. Marcel Bishop of Paris, being found here it took his name, which it hath kept ever since. The famous Peter Lombard, surnamed the Master of the Sentences, is here interred. And this is his Epitaph,  Hic jacet Magister Petrus Lombardus, Parisiensis Episcopus, qui composuit Librum Sententiarum, Glossas Psalmorum, & Epistolarum: cujus obitus lies est 13. Cal. Augusti Anno 1164. Here lies Master Peter Lombard Bishop of Paris, who composed the Book of Sentences, Glosses upon the Psalms and Epistles: the day of his death is the 13 th'. of the Calends of August. In the year 1164. 
There are also in this Fauxbourg, the Cordelier Nuns. Whose Convent was first built at Troy's by Thibaut VII. Earl of Champagne and of Brie, but they were removed to Paris soon after, because of the inconveniency of the place where they were first founded. Margaret de Provence Wife to St. Lewis caused the Church to be begun as we now see it, and Blanche her Daughter Widow of the King of Castille became a Nun there, and gave a considerable Augmentation to the Estate of this House, She built the Cloister where are yet remaining her Arms in several places. These Nuns observe the Rule of St. Francis somewhat nearer than the Cordelier Friars of the great Convent in Paris; there is nothing of singular note in their Church, no more than in that of  
St. Medard, the Parish-Church of this Quarter; where there happened in the last Age a furious Tumult, raised by the Calvinists who came flocking with Arms in hand to Massacre the Catholics being then at Vespers; the cause pretended was that the noise of the Bells of this Church did disturb them in hearing their Sermon which at that time was in a house close by. But they were punished for their Rashness; for the Citizens taking Arms, killed all those that fell in their power. This was the first occasion of that hatred which the Parisians bear to those of the pretended Reformed Religion; and the Historians observe that from that time the Calvinists threw off their Mask and went armed in the Streets of Paris, but the Catholics not being able to endure this, it was the occasion of many Disorders which happened afterwards.  
Monsieur Patru from whom we have a Volume of Plead extremely fine, is interred in this Church. Monsieur d'Ablencour had so great an esteem for his Judgement that on his deathbed he recommended his Works to his Correction.  
In this Quarter near the little Church of S. Hippolytus, is an ancient house built in the time of St. Lewis which is not far from the River des Gobelins, where that good King would sometimes use to pass his hours of Solitude, in Prayer. It is said that under Charles VI there happened here a very unhappy accident, which was partly the cause of the distraction with which that Prince was afflicted the greatest part of his Reign. The Story is thus reported. The Parisians, who always made it their glory passionately to love their King, being desirous to entertain Charles VI with a Ball in this house, upon his return from a great Victory which he had gained over the Revolted Flemings; The King was at this Entertainment with many Lords disguised like Savages, and apparelled in Linen pitched over and covered with Flax, like hair, and so close fitted to the Body that it seemed to be the natural skin; as he was dancing with the young Lords one of the Company approaching too near, a Flambeau held by a Prince who was desirous to discover the King from the rest, it happened that the Flame caught the Flax and burnt furiously; and they being all fastened to one another, the King could find no security but by casting himself all covered with Flames as he was, into the Arms of the Duchess of Berry, who very happily being then present extinguished the Flame by covering him all over with her great Gown. The other Masquers were all either stifled or roasted alive and died within two days after, the King and Mantoüillet only escaping, which last cast himself headlong into a Tub of Water, which he happened to light of not far from the place. After this sad accident Charles began to fall extreme Morose and Melancholy, and the Idea of so great a peril prepared his brain for that madness which seized upon him near the Town of Man's, in such manner as is recorded by Monsieur de Mezeray. And this is all that is to be seen in this Fauxbourg.  
The Gates by which you go into the Town are two, that of St. Victor near the Abbey of that name, of which Abbey we have already spoken. This Gate was lately repaired but not with so great expense as the others. There is only represented in Basse▪ taille over the Arch, a great Ship of War, which are the Town Arms, with this Inscription beneath it,  QUAE NON MARIA? What Seas does she not Sail through? 
The other Gate is that of St. Marcel, behind St. Geneviéue du Montalto  
Near this on the Fosse between the two Gates lives Monsieur de Troyes, whose Pictures you ought not to sail of seeing. He was sent by the King into Bavaria to take the Picture of Madam the Dauphiness. Few Painters have been more successful than he after the Life. This hath attained him the Practice of most Persons of Quality, who cause themselves to be drawn by his hand.  
We shall say nothing of the Convent of English Nuns, nor of the House of the Fathers of the Christian Doctrine, which are also upon the same Fosse, there being nothing curious about them to remark, unless it be one of the best Prospects that we can see, by reason of the high situation of the Place where these two houses stand.   
The end of the first Part.   

A New DESCRIPTION OF THE Most Remarkable Things IN PARIS. PART II.  

The University Quarter.  
THIS Quarter is one of the ancientest and best Peopled of all Paris. It takes up a very great space of Ground, almost the fourth part of the Town. Philip Augustus, at such time as he went to Palestine, with Richard King of England, against the Sarrazins, gave order that during his Journey (which lasted a whole Year) this Quarter should be enclosed with Walls; some Remains of which one may perceive at this Day.  
The University of Paris is so ancient, that, as some hold, Charlemain was its Founder. This opinion is built upon certain old Titles, which are preserved with great care. Notwithstanding there are many Learned Men, who are of a contrary opinion; among others Monsieur Joli, Grand Chanter of Nostre-Dame, who has clearly proved his Sentiments, in his Little Tract of the Episcopal Schools. But if it be doubtful, whether it were founded by that Great Emperor; it is however most certain, that it began to appear in a very little time after his Reign, which was in France a Glorious one, for Learning and Learned Men, to whom this great Prince showed all the Favour that could be. And in Gratitude, they have rendered him famous to Posterity, not only as the most knowing Emperor of that Age; but also the Bravest and most Glorious. In the mean time, the University have taken him for their Patron, and on the Day of his Feast, the Exercises cease in all Colleges. We shall say nothing of its ancient Splendour, nor of the Credit and Authority, which it formerly enjoyed. It is well known, that most of the great Affairs, have been transacted by the advice of this University, and that Kings have not disdained to Consult it, in their most pressing Occasions. Popes themselves have in a manner appealed hither, and have often sued for the Suffrages of this University, to authorize their Elections, and support them against Competitors.  
Monsieur Duboulay in the History which he hath made of this University in three Volumes, in Folio, makes mention of many Illustrious Persons, who have issued from hence. It hath been so numerous and so full of Scholars, that we ought not to omit observing here, one surprising thing, which happened under Charles VI. That Prince being fallen into a Distraction, public Prayers and Processions were appointed to be made for his Recovery. All the Companies and Commonalties went afoot, in Procession to St. Denis in France; and the Parliament, as the principal Body of the Kingdom, begun this Act of Piety. The University had also their appointed day to go thither, and Juvenal des Vrsins records. That all the Scholars were obliged to assist with their several Heads and Members, who belonged to them: He adds, That they all made so great a number of Men, that the beginning of the Procession, was entering into the Church of St Denis, when the Rector, who went last, was hardly gone out of the Church of the Mathurins, where they first met together. The number of Scholars and Colleges is now very much diminished. Formerly one might have reckoned one Hundred, at present you can hardly find Thirty: Among which there are only nine that maintan Exercises (Des basses Classes) of the lower Classes, and they are  
The College du Plessis.  
The College d'Harcourt.  
The Coll. de Navarre.  
The Coll. de Beauvais.  
The Coll. of the Cardinal le Moyne.  
The Coll. de la March.  
The Coll. de Lizieux.  
The Coll. des Grassins'.  
The Coll. of Clermont, wholly employed by the Jesuits, of which we shall speak by itself.  
It is needless to insert the names of the others, where they do not teach; they are but little known, and serve only for the Lodgings of certain Scholars, called Boursiers, who live there upon the Pensions which the College allows them yearly. The University had also its own Jurisdiction apart, and if any of its Members had committed any Crime, it was not permitted for the Public Judge to condemn them. Of this you may read an Example in an Epitaph, in the Mathurins Cloister. Two Scholars having done certain Crimes worthy of Death, were Executed by Sentence of the Provost of Paris: The University conceiving themselves wounded in this Sentence, suspended their Exercises, and by this means obliged the Provost of Paris, to bring back the Bodies of these two Scholars to the Mathurins, after he had himself taken them down from the Gallows at Montfaucon, where they there hung; and after he had kissed their Cheeks, though they had been Executed above four Months. There are many Examples of this sort. But since that time things are very much changed; and though at present the University is full of Persons of great Learning, yet her Credit and Authority are mightily diminished; especially since about the middle of the last Age, she has suffered some Losses, which she will have much ado ever to repair.  
In the mean time this hinders not, but that the Sciences flourish here, more than in any other part of Europe, and are here taught with much Success and Profit. The University is divided into four Faculties, and over them all they have for their Head, a Rector, who is chosen every three Months. Formerly they chose him every six Weeks, but of late four times a Year hath been thought often enough. The four Faculties are  
DIVINITY,  
LAW,  
PHYSIC,  
The ARTS.  
Divinity is professed only in the Sorbonne, and in the College of Navarre. For the Law, as it is divided into the Civil Law, and the Canon Law, so there are Professors for both in a College, which stands in the Rue Saint Jean de Beauvais. About two years since, the King hath founded a new Chair for the French Law, possessed by Monsieur de Launay, who makes his Lectures in the College of Cambray near St. Bennets Fountain. There is but one College for Physic, and that is in the Rue de la Bucherie; where there is an Amphitheatre (as the Physic Bills call it) in which they often make Dissections of humane Bodies.  
As for the Faculty of the Arts, which is the last, that is subdivided into four Nations: The Nation of France, the Nation of Picardy, the Nation of Normandy, and the Nation of Germany; the last of these was put in the room of that of England, excluded by reason of those cruel Wars, which have been between the French and English. These four Nations are again subdivided into other Provinces, which would be too long to recite.  
This is what may be said in general of the University, of which I shall say more in describing the remarkable Places therein.  
I begin this Quarter at the Key called, Quay de la Tournelle, from whence you pass before a House built by the late Monsieur Martin. In which Madam the Miramion, so well known by all pious People, hath about eight years since settled a new Company of Nuns, who live under the Rule of St. Austin, of the Congregation of St. Geneviéve. Of this new Company she is the Foundress. The House is well built and deserves to be seen. Near this is  
The Hôtel de M. de Nemond, one of those Precedents, who are called Precedents a Mortier, in which House you will see very good Furniture, but above all a Library well furnished, which this Illustrious Magistrate often visits. From hence you pass into  
The Rüe de bernardin's, which lies on the left hand, in which Street are several very pretty Houses; among others, one wherein lives Monsieur du Vaurovy. Here are some Paintings of the last Age well esteemed. A little further you will enter into  
The College of the Bernardins, which serves for all those who are of the Order of Cistertians. It is an ancient Foundation, but that which is most observable, is the great design of Pope Bennet XII. who was formerly a Religious Man of this Order, and who desired to render his name Illustrious, in building this College of a Surprising Magnificence. The Walls that enclose the Ground, are of a wonderful thickness and solidity; and one would think, that the Holy Father would rather enclose a Citadel, than a College of Religious Men; the Chapterhouse is perfectly well Vaulted overhead, and at present serves for their School. But that which is more Beautiful is the Structure of their Church, which ought to be considered as one of the fairest Gothick Buildings in all France; its Roof is of an extraordinary height, with Chapels on each side. True it is, that but part of this great Work is finished, by reason of the Holy Father's Death, which happened too soon; however by his Last Will be appointed, That what he had begun should be completed, and to that end he left a Sum of Money; but that falling into the Hands of Robbers on the way, as they conveyed it into France, during those Troubles, which happened in the Reign of Charles VI the Work remained imperfect as it now is. One the side next the Sacristy, you ought to ask to see a little turning Staircase, very curiously contrived, in which two People may at the same time ascend and descend, without being seen to each other. This is by two winding Ascents, like a Snails Shell, managed one upon the other in the same round Space or Room. Th●s piece is admired by such Curious Persons who have seen it, in regard there are but very few Parallels. When the General of the Cistertians comes to Paris, he usually makes his abode in this House.  
We ought to observe, that several Religious Orders have a right to have Colleges in this University, whose Members may take Degrees, and pass Doctors; but some others have neglected this advantage, or the University hath not granted it to them for special Reasons.  
As you go out of the Bernardins, on the left Hand, you find the Church of St. Nicolas du Chardonnet, newly Rebuilt of a very handsome Design. This Church is so called, in regard it stands on a piece of Ground, formerly overrun with Thistles (in French called Chardons.) Which Ground the Monks of Victor gave for the building of a Parish Church, much wanting in this Quarter. The Church is not yet quite finished. All that is Curious here, is a Chapel where Monsieur le Brun hath begun to Work. You may here see the Tomb of his Mother, designed by himself, and wrought in Marble by the Sieur baptist, on which there are very delicate Figures.  
All this Quarter hath nothing very remarkable. From hence you go to the Carmes, at the Entry of St. Geneviéve's Hill, near the Place-Maubert, which is one of the greatest Markets of all Paris.   

The Carmes of the Place-Maubert.  
I Have already said, when I treated of the Celestins, that the Carmes (or Carmelites) were Founded there by Saint Lewis, which Order he brought with him out of Palestine. But in regard that place was so far distant from the University, and in respect of the overflowings of the Seine, they thought it convenient to come and Inhabit in this Place, in the Reign of Philip the Long; whose Queen Jane did, by her Testament in the Year 1349, leave them great Riches; among other things, she gave them her Crown of Gold, set about with divers Precious Stones of considerable Value; also the Flower-de-Lys of Gold, which she received at her Coronation, her Girdle set with Pearis, and all her Silver Vessels; together with the Sum of Fifteen Hundred Florins of Gold, which in those days amounted very high. They made use of all this to build their Church, and their Covent, which have nothing very handsome. There is in this Church a great Devotion to our Lady of Mount-Carmel, to which resort a very great number of People, who are devoted to the Holy Virgin, in order to gain certain Indulgences, and this is every second Sunday of the Month. Not long ago they Rebuilt their Great Altar, after a design very singular; it is supported with Pillars of Freestone, Painted like Marble, which make a very handsome show.  
On St. Geneviéve's Hill, as you go to the Abbey of that name you pass before  
The College of Navarre, the Fairest and most Spacious of all Paris; it was Founded by Queen Jane of Navarre, Wife of Philip the Fair, as appears by the Inscriptions under the Statue of that King and Queen, on the side of the great Gate, which are as follows:  PHILIPPUS PULCHER CHRISTIANISSIMUS Hujus DOMUS FUNDATOR. PHILIP the Fair, the most Christian King, Founder of this House. 
Under the Queen's Statue,  JOANNA FRANCIAE ET NAVARRAE REGINA 
 CAMPANIAE BRIAEQUE COMES PALATINA HAS AEDES FUNDAVIT 1304. Jane Queen of France and Navarre, Countess Palatine of Champaign and la Brie, Founded this House, 1304. 
In the middle are these two Verses,  
Dextra potens, lex aequa, fides, tria lilia Regum  
Francorum, Christo Principe, ad astra forunt.  
Valour, just Laws, Religion, Flowers of France;  
Christ being the guide, to Heaven's top advance.  
This College was formerly the most renowned of all the University. The Sons of the greatest Lords of the Kingdom, were here put to Pension, and that their Commerce with other Scholars, might not waste their Allowance; they than received none but Pensioners: But this Method is changed at present, and now they admit to their Exercises, all sorts of Scholars indifferently. Divinity is taught here, as hath been already said, and four Professors have Salaries to read their Lectures; two in the Morning, and two in the Afternoon.  
Monsieur the Archbishop of Auch is Provisor of this College. They have here a Library, given by Queen Jane of Navarre, which was formerly of great Reputation, before the use of Printing. It contains several very curious Manuscripts. This College has produced more Famous Men of Learning than any other. The Chief of whom is Pierre d'Ailly, Cardinal by the Title of Saint Crisogon, and Arch Bishop of Cambray, who was a great Benefactor here, as is to be seen by an Inscription in the Chapel. He is interred at Cambray In the middle of the same Chapel, is the Tomb of the illustrious Thomas de Clemengis, a Famous Doctor in Divinity, and on it is this Inscription;  Qui Lampas fuit Ecclesiae, sub Lampade jacet. A Light o'th' Church under this Lamp doth lie. 
John Textor is also here interred. The other Famous Men are Gerson, Joannes Major, Almainus de Castro Forri, Papillon, Gelin, de Villers, and Pelletier: The last of which was the great Master of this College, and was present at the Council of Trent. Of late they have had Monsieur de Launcy, a Famous Critic, who hath Composed several Volumes of the Ecclesiastic History, and who, perhaps, hath best understood, of all of this Age, the Annals of the Church, as appears by his Works, so much sought after by the Learned. He hath also writ the History of this College.  
Note that this Hill was formerly called Mons Locutitius, but for what reason is not known. Higher on the Hill, where this College stands, is the Abbey of St. Geneviéve, and next to it  
The Church of St. Estienne du Mont, a Parish Church. This Church is of so old a Foundation, that it is not certainly known in what time it was first Built. That Building which we see at present, was undertaken in the Reign of Francis the First, and after it had remained a long time imperfect, it was not finished till under Henry IV. Queen Margaret of Valois, his first Wife, gave a Sum of Money for making the Portal, herself laying the first Stone, on the Twelfth of August, 1610. This Portal is curiously wrought, and they have bestowed there a profuse number of Sculptures, which had made a much better show, if they had been managed and disposed with more care. The inside of this Church is very neat, and lightsome; the Roof is very high and well extended. There are between Pillar and Pillar, certain Arches that support Galleries of Communication, and turn about each Pillar with much Art. The Tribune over the entrance into the Choir is very hardy, as are also the little Stairs that go up thither, which wind about the thick Pillars of the Croisée. The Chapel of the Holy Virgin, behind the great Altar, is also well Built. But that which the Curious aught to observe more carefully than all, is the Pulpit, which is of excellent Workmanship, adorned with Sculptures and Bas-reliefs, of a wonderful Design and Performance. The Statue of Samson supports the whole Body of the Work, about whom are placed several little Figures of Christian Virtues: Upon the Canopy overhead, is a great Angel, holding Two Trumpets. All these things are perfectly well designed; and this Pulpit, is, without contradiction, the most Beautiful of all Paris. It ought to be known, that Monsieur Pascal, one of the greatest Wits that France ever had, Author of that Incomparable Book, called Penseés sur la Religion, (Thoughts upon Religion) and of several others of the same Beauty and Learning, is Buried in this Church. La Sueur a famous Painter, of whom I have already often made mention, is also here interred.  
From hence you may pass into the Church of St. Genevi●ve, through a Door of Communication, behind the Pulpit, but this is not the ordinary way. The usual Entrance is by the great Gate, which is in the open place before the Church.   

St. Geneviéve du Montalto  
BEfore we write of the Curiosities in this House, something ought to be said of its Foundation. Clovis, as some believe, was the first Founder, and Dedicated it to St. Peter and St. Paul, whose names it bore a long time. He placed here Secular Canons, who inhabited this House till the Reign of Lewis the Young, in the Eleventh Age, at which time the King constrained them to take the Rule of St. Austin, and to live in Community, they having till then led very irregular Lives. To establish this new Reform, some Persons were brought over from St. Victors, and Monsieur de Mezeray acquaints us with the Reasons, which occasioned that King to do this. He says, That of old time beyond Memory, there were certain Secular Canons in this House, who had been by the Solicitation of King Robert the Religious, freed from the Visitation of the Bishop, and placed immediately under that of the Holy See: But it happening that Pope Engenius the Fourth, flying for refuge into France, and Lodging in this House, there happened a Dispute between the Canons and the Holy Father's Officers, on occasion, that the Canons would have taken to themselves an Embroidered Carpet, which the King presented to his Holiness, to hang before his Prie Dieu (or Seat in the Church) they pretending that it ought to belong to, and remain in their Church. The Controversy was so hot, that they fell from Words to Blows, and the Canons being the stronger Party, assaulted the Pope's Officers so home, that they were some of them Killed. The King himself coming thither to appease the Tumult, thought he should have been Wounded in the disorder: To punish the Canons for this their insolence, the King agreed with the Holy Father to Expel them from this House, and to give the care of the Reform to Sugar, Abbot of St. Denis; who thereupon drew off 12. Canon's Regular from St. Victors, and placed them here in the room of the others. After this manner, the Chapter was changed into an Abbey, whose first Abbot was called Odo. Since that time the Rule of St. Austin hath always been observed here with much Purity, and this House is become the Chief of all the Congregation in France: The Abbot of which, with his four Assistants, is the Head of the Order. This Abbey had formerly a peculiar Jurisdiction, like that of St. german des Prez; but in regard this was found to be the cause of much Disorder and Confusion, they were all united to the Body of the Châtelet. Many Kings have been Benefactors to this House, but the greatest was King Robert, who built the old Cloister, which was taken down under Francis the First, who enclosed for them 17 Arpens (or Acres) of Land. The House hath been often ruined by the Normans and the Danes, while it was out of the Town; but the Devotion which the Parisians had for St. Geneviéve, their Patroness, was the occasion that the Ruins made by those Barbarous People, were repaired again in a very little time after. The Body of St. Geneviéve is in the Shrine behind the great Altar, supported by 4 jonick Pillars, of an extraordinary sort of Marble. The Chest is of Silver-gilt, enriched with Precious Stones of very great value. Father du Breüil, who hath Composed a Volume Of the Antiquities of Paris, tells us, That this Shrine was made by the Liberalities of several pious Persons, and that the Goldsmith's Work came to, One hundred fourscore and thirteen Marks of Silver, and Eight Marks and an half of Gold to gild it. The Queen Mother, deceased, whose Piety will be a long time remembered, in divers Parts of Paris, enriched this shrine with Nosegays composed of Precious Stones, of a very considerable price. There hang round about several Lamps of Silver, and divers Figures of the same Metal, which are all so many Vows made by sundry People to this Saint.  
All that is of more than ordinary Curiosity in this Church, is the Tomb of Clovis the first Christian King; it stands in the middle of the Choir; his Figure which lies along upon the Tomb, is the same which was made for him after his Death. Some years since they have raised it two Foot and a half, to make room for this Inscription.  CLODOVAEO MAGNO 
 REGUM FRANCORUM PRIMO CHRISTIANO HUJUS BASILICAE FU NDATOR. 
 SEPULCHRUM VULGARI OLIM LAPIDE STRUCTUM. 
 ET LONGO AEVO DEFORMATUM. 
 ABBAS ET CONVENT. MELIORI OPERE CULTU ET FORMA RENOVAVERUNT. To Clovis the Great 
 The First Christian King of France, Founder of this Church. 
 This Sepulchre which was formerly built of ordinary Stone, 
 And defaced by Time. 
 The Abbot and Convent have rebuilt with greater Cost and Beauty. 
The Sceptre which he holds in his Hand, and the Crown on his Head, appear to have been added of later time. Antiquarles need no longer doubt of the Antiquity of the Flower-de-Lys, if they could but believe the Crown on this King's Head, to have been made in his time; but the Flower-de-Lys's are too well fashioned for that, and have not at all the Air of ancient time. The Altar is Isolé, that is, so contrived, that one may go round it. The little Tabernacle is a very Beautiful thing. It is of White Marble, in form of a Dome of Eight Angles, with four Porticos, supported with small Corinthian Pillars of Sicilian Marble, whose Capitals are of Brass gilt, very well carved, and Figures of Angels on the Pedestals, with other Ornaments, of the same. The Body of this Tabernacle is inlaid with divers rich Stones, as Lapis Lazuli, Agate, and such like. All the Work stands upon a Foot (en cul de Lamp) like the bottom of a Lamp, of a blue Marble extreme rare. On each side are two Statues, of St. Peter and St. Paul, St. Denis and St. Austin; these are of a kind of material Resembling Marble for its whiteness, but much lighter.  
In the Nave of the Church are several Chapels, very well adorned with Marble Pillars. The Door that leads into the Choir, over which is the Jubé, is of Marble also, with Bas-reliefs upon the Attic. The Organs are extreme handsome, and the Wainscot exactly well wrought. The most considerable Tombs next to that of Clovis, already mentioned, are the following, viz. That of Clotilda his Wife, reputed a Saint, in regard she was the principal cause of her Husband's Conversion, as Gregory of Tours relates. She is interred near the Steps going up to the great Altar. In a Chapel on the same side, with the Sacristy in the Mausoleum of the Cardinal de la Rochefaucault, whose Figure we see kneeling in White Marble, upon a great Urn of Black Marble: On the forepart of which are the Arms of the Abbey of St. Geneviéve, of which he died Abbot. This is one of the best wrought Pieces that can be seen.  
In the Nave, Strangers and generally all those who have any respect or sentiments of Esteem for great and famous Men, are extremely pleased to read the Epitaph of the famous René Descartes, one of the most Learned and Illustrious Philophers of these last Ages. The Epitaph is as follows,  

RENATUS DESCARTES,  
Vir supra titulos omnium retro Philosophoram, 
  
Nobilis genere, Armoricus gente, Turonicus origine;  

In Gallia, Flexiae studuit:  
In Pannonia, miles meruit,  
In Batavia, Philosophus delituit;  
In Suecia, vocatus occubuit.  
Tanti viri praeciosas reliquias   
Galliarum percelebris tune Legatus, PETRUS CHANUT, 
 CHRISTINIAE, sapientisimae Reginae, sapientum amatrici 
 Invidere non potuit, nec vindicare patriae; 
 Sed quibus licuit cumulatus honoribus. 
 Peregrivas terrae mandavit invitus; 
 Anno Domini 1650, mense Feb. 10. aetatis 54. 
 Tandem post septem & decem annos, 
 In gratiam Christianissimi Regis 
 LUDOVICI DECIMI QUARTI: 
 Virorum insignium cultoris, & remuneratoris, 
 Procurante PETRO DALIBERT, 
 Sepulchri pio & amico violatore, 
 Patriae redditae sunt. 
 Et in isto urbis & Artium culmine positae; 
 Vt qui vivus apud exteros otium & famam quaesierat, 
 Mortuus apud suos cum laude quiesceret, 
 Suis & exteris in exemplum & documentum futurus. 
 I NUNC VIATOR.  

Et divinitatis, immortalitatisque animae,  
Maximum & clarum assertorem,  
Aut jam crede felicem, aut precibus redde.    

RENE DESCARTES.  
A Man above all the titles of the ancient Philosophers, of a Noble Family, Native of Brittany, of Tourenne by Extraction. 
 In France he Studied at la Fleche; served as a Soldier in Hungary; lived a retired Philosopher in Holland; and died in Swedeland; being Honourably invited thither. 
 The Relics of so great a Man PETER CHANUT, than Ambassador there from France: 
 Could not deny to CHRISTINA the most Learned Queen, and Lover of Learned Men. 
 Nor could he restore them to his own Country. 
 But with all the pomp & solemnity that might be. 
 He committed them unwillingly to a Foreign Grave. 
 In the year 1650, the tenth of February, and the 54 th' year of his Age. 
 At length after seventeen years, 
 By the favour of Lewis the ●ourteenth, 
 The Admirer and Rewarder of Famous Men; 
 By the care of Peter Dalibert, 
 Who with much Piety and Love, broke open his Sepulchre; 
 They were restored to his Native Country. 
 And Placed in this highest part of the City, and highest seat of Learning. 
 That he who Living, sought leisure and fame in Foreign Countries, 
 Might at last rest Honourably in his own; 
 And always be a Pattern and Example both to his own Countrymen and Strangers. 
 GO NOW TRAVELLER. 
 And this great and clear Assertor of the Divinity, and Immortality of the Soul, 
 Either believe already happy, or make him so by your Prayers.   
In the Vault under this Church, you may still see the Tomb of St. Geneviéve, though there remains therein nothing of her Body, which is all entire in the Shrine, with the very Board's of her Coffin. This Tomb is of Marble without any Ornament. At one end, upon an Altar which stands between two Pillars, is a Cross adorned with certain Agates, with an Ecce Homo at the Foot of it, of one entire piece of Coral, very well wrought. These things come from the Cabinet of the Reu̇erend Father du Molinet, whose Present it was. There are two other Tombs very ancient, of two Bishops of Paris, who died with the reputation of Sanctity, and who are invoked on the account of some particular Distempers.  
From hence you ought to go and see the Sacristy, which you will find very well furnished with Ornaments of divers Colours very rich, and with a great quantity of Plate. There is no place in this Kingdom, and perhaps in all Europe, where the divine Offices are Celebrated with more Devotion and Majesty, than in this Church: All the Religious are extremely regular, and one is much Edified to see them in the Ceremonies of the Church.  
In the inward parts of the House there are many curious things, particularly as to the Architecture; about ten years since they have made considerable Reparations. The great Gate was very inconvenient; and they have built another in the place, after the manner of a double Portico, supported by Pillars of the Doric Order, very regularly proportioned, with two Square Pavilions at the Extremities. Over against this Gate is a Fountain at the Feet of a Figure of St. Geneviéve, in a kind of Niche or Arch, set off with two jonick Pillars. After this we enter into the Cloister, or rather under a kind of Portico, supported on both sides with Doric Pillars, like those at the Entrance, but of a handsomer Orderance. At the further end of this Portico, about thirty Paces long, stands the great Staircase, which leads to the Dortoirs, at the further end of which is a Figure of the Holy Virgin, holding the Infant JESUS in her Arms; it is of Excellent Workmanship, as one may easily perceive. The Dortoirs have nothing of Magnificent. Their only care is, that all things throughout the place should appear neat, as well as in the Lower Rooms, in which you may see several Pictures of the ancient Abbots of this House. The Garden is very pleasant, it is the greatest of all those that were within the ancient Walls of Paris. On that side next the Portico, of which we have been speaking, you may go into a Chapel dedicated to the Holy Virgin, round which are hung several Pictures of Devotion well Painted. In the middle of this Chapel is a Tomb about a Foot high, on which is the Figure in Brass of an ancient Bishop, in his Pontificial Habits. After you have seen these things, you ought to visit though Apothecary-Room, which is extraordinary neat, and where there are several Curiosities, for those who are knowing in these matters.  
From hence you ought to go up to the Library, which at present is esteemed one of the fairest and best furnished of Paris. It takes up the upper Room of one of those four great Wings, which compose this building. It is, in truth, a little too high situated, but in recompense of that it is so much the lighter. You have there a very great number of Books, placed in Presses of very handsome Wainscot, with the busts of all the great Men of Antiquity, Copied from those at Versailles. The Reverend Father du Molinet, one of the most Learned and able Men of this Age, in the knowledge of Books, and in the curious search of Antiquity, hath the oversight and care in these matters. They preserve here a great quantity of Prints, part of which came from one called Monsieur Hacart, who was a very curious Person, and dying left all that he had Collected to St. Victors, St. Germains des Prez, and S. Geneviéve's, but they have here a great many others more rare and better kept.  
At the end of the Library you enter into the Cabinet of the foresaid Father, which is extraordinarily well furnished with Curiosities; you may there find all sorts, but chiefly Medals of Gold, Silver and of Brass bigger and lesser, very well chosen, and some of them extreme rare. We ought to consider this set of Medals, which this Father himself hath Collected, as the fullest and most Complete, in all France, next to that in the King's Cabinet.  
Among other Extraordinary things, in a little Press you may see certain consecrated Knives, with which the Ancients used to cut the Throats of their Victims; a great Platter in which they mixed Wheat, Flower, Oil and Wine, with which they used to rub the Beasts they Sacrificed; certain Sphinxes or Idols, found among the Momies; Antique Keys; Stiles, or steel Pens, which the Romans used to write with; a Copper Table, to which are fastened several little Balls of the same Metal, which may be placed as a Man pleased, these the Ancients used to cast account with; several sorts of Lacrimatories, or Glass-Viols, in which they used to preserve the Tears of those, who they hired on purpose to Weep at Funerals, with several little Copper Spoons that they made use of to gather the Tears up with, from Leather Aprons, which they wore before them at that time, on purpose for the Tears to fall in. In another little Press on the Right Hand, are all sorts of Measures for Liquids', and Weights to weigh things sold, according to the usage of the Ancients. In another, he keeps all the Graving Tools of Parmezan, with which that Famous Graver used to Counterfeit the old Medals of the Ancients so exactly, that the most skilful in this Art have been deceived, and have taken the Counterfeit Medals, made by that able Workman, for true ones, and stamped in the times of those Men which they represent. This was perhaps one of the Curiousest Actions that could be done,. and those who are skilful in these matters esteem them much. Together with these things, you may see here several Pieces of Optics, invented by Father Niseron, a Minim, of whom we have formerly made mention; the Poot of a small Mummy, very well preserved; certain extraordinary Fishes; and another Rarity, which in the Ages past, was esteemed an entire Treasure of itself, and that is a great Unicorn's Horn, white as Ivory, five or six Poot in height, and of a considerable thickness, it is no less Beautiful than that in the Treasury at St. Denis; for which, as it is said, the Republic of Venice did once offer, One hundred thousand Crowns, to have Presented it to a King of Persia. In another small Cabinet, there are all sorts of Rich Stones, Shells and Minerals exceeding rare, and such like things. Over against the Door, where you enter, are divers kinds of Habits, made of the Feathers of Paroquets, and other Birds, wrought together with great Art, and brought from America; a Cuirass and a Corselet of Japan, made of Varnish, and of an unusual shape; a Shield made of Silk, probably coming from the same Country; and that which can hardly be seen elsewhere, a great number of Shoes belonging to almost all Nations in the Levant, extremely different in Shape, from what we wear. There is also a Chain made of Wood, very light and very long, all made out of one piece; several petrified things very curious; and among the rest one Stone composed of divers Pieces, in such manner, that we cannot discern, whether it be the production of Art or Nature. There are many other Rarities to observe, as the Jaw of a Fish, of extraordinary greatness, having in it several Rows of sharp Teeth; several good Pictures, with divers other rare and well Collected things. This Reverend Father is not only knowing in these matters, but he hath Written several Learned Pieces, as, A Defence of Thomas a Kempis; A Discourse upon the Brass-Head, which was found at Monsieur Berrier 's; The History of the Popes by their Medals; The Works of Stephen de Tourney, augmented very considerably with divers Pieces, never. yet Printed; and a learned Commentary, which clears many obscure places, which would have scarcely been understood without his Assistance; and in fine, The History of the Roman Learning established, and justified by many Excellent Antiquities, which last he has published this present Year, 1684. There have been many able Men of this Abbey, among others Father Lalleman, who lived not long ago, and gained to himself great Reputation by his Books of Devotion, namely, The Death of the Righteous, and the Saints desire of Death, the Reading of which is extreme moving. The Reverend Father the Creil, now Living, passes for one of the best Architects that are, and the Designs which he has invented, have been followed with good success; among others, those in the Newbuildings of this House. In all the rest of this Quarter there is nothing Curious, being all filled with Colleges, and those are but old Houses ill built.  
The College of Montaigu, or of the Capets, is very near. Of which College the Chapter of Nostre-Dame, and the Carthusian Fathers are Administrators. Formerly they entertained here poor Scholars, who were obliged to live under a very severe Discipline; but at present that Custom is altered. It ought to be observed, that the famous Erasmus of Rotterdam, did for some time dwell in this College.  
Next to this Quarter, we ought to go into the Rüe Saint Jaques, which Street begins at the Little Châtelet, at the end of the Petit Pont.   

The Little CHATELET.  
THis is a kind of ancient Fortress, composed of a great mass of Buildings, open in the middle, and served formerly as one of the Town-Gates, as did also the great Châtelet; this was when Paris had no greater Extent than the Isle of the Palais. This Building was repaired by King Robert, under whom France enjoyed a Peace of two and forty years; during which that good Prince had convenient time to amass a very great Treasure, which he deposited in this Fortress, notwithstanding the great Bounties, which he bestowed upon Churches, and his great Charities, with which he relieved the Poor. Some Antiquaries will not allow this place to be so Ancient, but say that it was Built by Aubriot, Provost of Paris, the same person who Built the Bastille; and that he did it to restrain the Insolences of the Scholars of the University, who often used to make Invasions on the Townsmen, and thereby occasioned very great Disorders.   

THE RUE SAINT JAQUES.  
THis Street is almost all inhabited by Booksellers, by reason of the Neighbouring University. The first thing of Note that you observe here, is  
The Church of Saint Severin, which is very Ancient, and one may think so, in regard the Patron himself was the Founder: Who lived in the Reign of Clovis, and was by him invited out of Savoy, where he was at that time a Hermit, to come into France, and cure him of a grievous Fever, with which that King was afflicted; and was at last cured through the Prayers of this Holy Man. During his abode at Paris, he dwelled in this place, at that time very solitary; where there had been already built a small Chapel in a Wood, Dedicated to St. Clement: Having remained here some time, he resolved to return to his former dwelling; but as he passed by Château-Landon, a small Village in Gatinois, he met with two Priests, who dwelled there in the reputation of Sanctity; he stopped his Journey, and after two years' abode with them, he died there. Childebert caused a Church to be built in the same place, which is at present an Abbey of St. Augustine's Order, of the Congregation of St. Geneviéve. It is not well known when this Parish-Church was built, but according to Appearance it is not above 200. years old. There is nothing to be seen in it of Curiosity, it being but an old Gothick Building, not very regular, and very dark in some places. The great Altar was finished but a while ago; it is composed of eight small Marble Pillars, disposed in form of a Semicircle, which support a Dome cut in half, as it were, with some Ornaments of Brass gilt, which show very handsomely; it is the Workmanship of Monsieur le Brun. In the Churchyard, the side next the Church, is raised a Tomb, upon which in a demicumbent Posture, is the Figure of a Young Lord of East-Friseland, who died here, being a Scholar of this University. His Name was d'Embda. The Tomb was built by his Mother's Order; a Lady extraordinarily afflicted at his Death, he being her only Son, and the Presumptive Heir of Friesland. The two Epitaphs on his Monument are as follow:  
Nobilitate generis Comitum Orientalis Phrisiae & animi corporisque do●ibus praeclaro, D. Ennoni de Embda, Civitatis Embdensis Praeposito, ac electo Satrapae, propter certam hujus corporis resurrecturi spem, ac in amoris sinceri testimonium, avia, materque pia unico suo filio, qui bic ex studiorum ●ursu patriae ac amicis omnibus magno cum luctu, anno aetatis suae XXIII. morte praereptus est, hoc monumentum statuerunt.  
ANNO DOMINI 1545. 18▪ JULII.  
To Enno d'Embda of the Noble Family of the Earls of East-●riseland, and of a beautiful Mind and Body, Provost of the City of Embden, and Chief Magistrate elect, in sure hope of the Resurrection of the Body, and in Testimony of their sincere Love, his Grandmother and Mother to their only Son, who was here snatched by Death, from his Studies, to the great Grief of his Country and Friends, in the XXIII. Year of his Age, erected this Monument.  
In the Year of our LORD, 1545. 18. of July.  
On the other side of the Tomb are these Verses:  
Quid fuerint nostra, haec recubans commonstrat imago:  
Quid sim, quam teneo, putrida calva docet.  
Peccati hanc poenam nobis ingenuere parents,  
Cujus sed Christus solvere vincela venit.  
Hunc miht viventi spes, qui fuit & morienti,  
Aeternam corpus, quale habet ille, dabit.  
Peccati, fidei, Christique hinc perspice vires,  
Vt te mortisices, vivisicetque Deus.  
What once I was, this Image doth disclose,  
And what I am, the Carcase under shows.  
This said reward of Sin our Parents gave,  
But our deliverance from Christ we have▪  
He's now my Hope when dead, as when alive,  
A Body Glorious like his own he'll give.  
Of Sin, Faith, Christ, this Tomb the force displays,  
Who mortifies himself, him God will raise.  
On the other side of the Rüe Saint Jaques, as you enter into the Rüe Galande, which Street butts upon the former, there stands a very ancient Church named  
Saint Julien le Pavure, which, doubtless, was formerly an Hospital. Gregory of Tours, in the ninth Book and the ninth Chapter of his Works mentions it; and tells us, That coming to Paris on certain private affairs, he Lodged in this place, at such time as they had taken a Notorious Cheat, who pretended he had brought from Spain certain precious Relics, among others some of St. Vincent, and St. Felix, with which, no doubt, he would have abused the Credulity of the Parisians. But when his pretended Relics came to be examined, they found in his Bag nothing but the Roots of divers Plants, the Teeth of Moles, the Bones of Mice, with the Fat and Claws of Bears. Which things being apprehended to serve only for some Magical use or other, they were all thrown into the River. The Cheat himself was committed close Prisoner, and put in Chains, according to the Custom of those times. This happened in the Reign of Chilperic, who was unhappily slain just entering into his Palace at Chelles, as he returned from Hunting, about the Year Five hundred Eighty four.  
A little further on in the Rüe Saint Jaques, is  
The Church of Saint Yves, built in the year 1347. at the Charge and Care of a ●amous Confraternity of Bretons, at that time residing at Paris, and who caused Divine Service to be there Celebrated daily, by certain ecclesiastics, whom they hired. On the side of this Chapel lies  
The Rüe des Noïers, which hath been of late enlarged, and thereby rendered much more commodious than formerly.   

The MATHURINS.  
THE Convent of these Fathers stands a little higher in the other side of the Street. St. Lewis was their ●ounder, and they are of the Holy Trinity of the Redemption of Captives. Their principal Institution is to go into Barbary, and there ransom. Christian Slaves out of the Hands of the Infidels, and procure their Liberty. From time to time they make these Voyages, assisted by the Contributions of pious People, who supply those great Expenses which they cannot avoid. It is not long since they brought over a great number, which we saw here with much Edification. Their Church is very lightsome, though it is built after the Modern way. It was built in the form we now see it, by the means of Robert Gaguin, Minister, and General of the whole Order, who was an Illustrious Person in his time, and hath Composed divers Books; among others The History of Lewis XII. However some think, that this Church was begun before his time, and that he only finished it. He lies interred in the middle of the Quire. Formerly you might have read his Epitaph there; but when the Church was raised, it was removed from that place. It is this:  

Illustris Gallo nituit qui splendour in orb  
Hic sua Robertus membra Gaguinus habet.  
Si tanto non saeva viro Libitina pepercit,  
Quid speret docti caetera turba chori?   
ANNO A NATALI CHRISTI MILLESIMO QUINGENTESIMO PRIMO, VIGESIMA SECUNDA MAII.  

Here Robert Gaguin now Entombed doth lie,  
Who shined a glorious Light i'th' Gallic Sky.  
If Death so great a Scholar would not spare,  
How▪ obnoxious then Inferior Learners are!   
In the year, from the Birth of Christ, One thousand five hundred and one, the Twenty second of May.  
In the Cloister there are also some Tombs; among others that of Sacro-Bosco, a very famous Mathematician. This is his Epitaph:  
De Sacro-Bosco qui compotista Johannes,  
Tempora discrevit, jacet hic à tempore rapius.  
Tempore qui sequeris, memor esto quod morieris,  
Si miseres, plora, miserans pro me, precor, ora.  
Here Sacrobosco the Accountant lies,  
Who Time divided, him did Time surprise.  
Thou, who comest after, shortly dead must be,  
If thou hast Pity, Weep, and Pray for me.  
Near this is another Epitaph of a Famous Lawyer, who was the Master of Papirius Masson.  CUJACI. 
Balduinus hic jacet, hoc tecum reputa & vale,  
Mortuis vobis Jurisprudentiam corriptt gravis sopor.  Franciscus B●lduinus Jurisconsultus obiit, Anno aetatis suae 53. 9 Kalend. Novemb. Anno à partu Virgins 1573. PAPIRIUS MASSONIUS Jurisconsultus, Balduini Auditor, tumulum posuit 
Here Baldwin lies, think on it and farewell;  
ere since a drowsiness on Law doth dwell.  Francis Baldwin, Lawyer, died in the 53 Year of his Age, the Ninth of the Calends of November, in the Year from the Birth of our Saviour 1573. Papirius Masson of the same Faculty, the Scholar of Baldwin, erected this Tomb. 
Lastly, here is the Tomb of the two Scholars, named Leger Moussel, and Oliver Bourgeois, who were hanged at Montfaulcon in the Year 1408, on the 17th. of May, by Sentence of the Provost of Paris, without regard to the Privileges of the University; who afterwards demanded that famous Satisfaction, which we have already spoken off in the 4th. Folio of this Second Part. Of late they have made many Considerable Decorations in this Church. The great Altar is adorned with Pillars of a kind of reddish Marble, very rare. The little Tabernacle upon that Altar is also very Beautiful: So are the two lesser Altars on each side of the great one, adorned with Pillars very well wrought. The Choir of this Church is separated from the Nave by a kind of Balustrade, or rather by six jonick Pillars of Marble, supporting a Cornish, on which there are several little Figures of Angels, very well designed. The rest of the Church is Wainscoted with Joiner's Work, full of Sculpture, with a great number of Grenades, which are the Arms of the present General of the Order, who hath been at the Expense of all these new Reparations. The University assemble in the Chapterhouse of this Convent, when they make their Processions; which usually happens every three Months, at which the Rector is constantly present. He is also obliged to give a Sum of Money to all those that assist at the Ceremony. These Processions ought to be seen and observed by Strangers, and are well worth their Curiosity; the Show being very numerous, and disposed in excellent Order. The four Faculties are obliged to appear there, in the proper and peculiar Habits belonging to them. The Money which the Rector disburses on this occasion, arises out of the Revenues of the University, which amount to the Sum of Fifty thousand Franks, arising out of the Messageries (or Carriage of Goods) between certain Towns of this Kingdom, and also from several Houses Situated in divers places of Paris. Formerly they possessed much greater Revenues, but they have been lost by the negligence of those, who of late Years have had the Administration of their affairs. From hence you pass before  
The Church of Saint Benoit, supposed to be Founded by St. Denis, who Dedicated it to the Holy Trinity; if so, none can doubt it to be of very great Antiquity. It is possessed by Canons Secular, who are obliged on the great Feasts to accompany the Canons of Nostre-Dame, when they make their grand Processions. The Building or Structure of this Church is nothing Beautiful, as being carried up at several times and by pieces. The Nave was built in the Reign of Francis the First, and four years since the Choir was Rebuilt anew very handsomely. The inside is embellished with Corinthian Pilasters, which support a Cornish of a very good Gust. This Church is very lightsome, and has not now the defect which it sometimes had; which was, that the great Altar was contrived on the West side; since, when it was new built in the last Age, they quite changed that Disposition; which occasioned that it has been called, St. Benoist le bien tourné, or St. Bennets the well contrived. For in those days they were very exact, in contriving the Church's East and West, even to a kind of Scruple.  
On the other side of the Street St. Jaques, over against the hinder part of the Choir of this Church is a small open-place, or Court, at the Entrance into which stands a Fountain which bears its name. The place is called La Terre de Cambray, from the College of that Name there Situated. You have there also  
The College Royal, whose original Founder was Francis the First, the Father and Restorer of Learning in France. 'Twas he that instituted most of the Lectures in Law and Physic in this University, and invited hither the ablest Men he could find, to teach here the Mathematics, Philosophy, and the Greek, Latin, Syriack, and Hebrew Tongues. He intended to have raised here a great Building, but his design being never executed, because of his great Expenses in the Wars, which he had on all the Frontiers of his Kingdom, especially in Italy; he left the Work to be done by his Son Henry the Second, who neglected, or at least had not a Conveniency of doing it. The Professors all the while read their Lectures in the College of Cambray, and remained in this Condition till under the Reign of Henry the Great, who in the Year 1609. on the 23. of November, sent the Cardinal du Perron, the Duke of Suilly, first Minister, the Precedent de Thou, and a Counsellor of Parliament named Monsieur Gillot, to view the Situation of the place, and if there was sufficient Room, to raise the Building projected. It should have been composed of a main Front, and on each Hand two Wings, with a Court, in the midst of which should have been a Fountain. The lower Rooms were designed for Schools, and the first Story on one side, for the Royal Library, which was then at Fountainbleau, and is at present kept in the Rué Vivien. The Professors also should there have had their Lodgings, which would have been of great advantage; but these excellent Projects were never executed, by reason of the Tragic Death of that great King, of whom France was robbed in a time when she least expected it. Queen Marry of Medieis his Illustrious Wife, to second the Zeal of the King her Husband, resolved to finish what he had begun; and to that purpose she herself with her Son Lewis XIII. at that time but nine Years old, went to the place. The Young King laid the first Stone, and the Work was carried on with fervency; but in the end it was once again broke off, and remains as we see it, having never been thought of, to be continued, from that time to this. There is but one side finished, and that stands in the same place, where formerly stood the College called the Treguier. The Professors are paid by the King, and are a kind of Body distinct from the University, to which, however, they are subject. They enjoy the same Privileges with the Officers of the King's Household; and the Rector of the University is not permitted to dispose their places, nor to prohibit their Exercises, which he may do to all other Professors. They have always been persons of singular Note, and extraordinary Merit.  
The most Famous have been; in the Greek Tongue Adrian Turnebe, Native of Andeli in Normandy, who died in the Year 1565, being but Fifty three Years of Age. Denis Lambin succeeded him, and hath left behind him many excellent Works.  
In the Hebrew Tongue, Francis Vatable, originally of Picardy; he hath writ several Commentaries upon divers Authors, much esteemed. Gilbert Genebrard, Doctor in Divinity, of the Order of St. Bennet, and Prior of St. Denis de la Chartre, near the Pont Nostre-Dame. He was Elected Archbishop of Aix in Provence, and died in March 1597. There are extant several Works of his, the Catalogue of which are at the end of the Book Entitled La Liturgy saint. The formerly mentioned Calignon was another Professor here for this Tongue; he hath composed a Grammar which is much esteemed. Ralph Baines an Englishman, who writ three Books of Commentaries on Solomon, according to the Hebrew Phrase, which he Dedicated to Henry the Second.  
In the Mathematics there have been Oronce Finé, Native of the Town of Briançon in Dauphiné; and Paschal du Hamel, who succeeded him.  
In the Latin Eloquence Barthelemy Latomus, and John Passerat.  
The two most famous among those who have taught Philosophy here, were Francis Vicomereat, originally of Verona, and Peter de la Ramée of Cuth in Vermandois, who lived about the Year 1568.  
Finally, those who have most excelled in Physic are, Vidus Vidius, Jaques Silius of Amiens, and John Rioland. These are those whose Names are of greatest Note, on the account of the Learned Works which they have left behind them. One can hardly find out any one College, that has produced more Learned Men than this, although it be of no great Antiquity.  
Over against this last mentioned College, is, The Commandery of St. John de Latran, which depends on the Order of Malta. It is a great piece of Ground full of Houses ill built, in which lodge all sorts of Workmen, not Masters, who may here manage their several Trades, without being disturbed by the Jurates of the City. That which is here worth seeing, is the Tomb of Monsieur de Sovuré; this is he who died Grand Prior of France, and who built some years before his Death, that fine House at the Temple. While he was only Commander of St. John de Latran, he caused this Tomb to be raised in the Church. It is all of Marble, his Effigies lying upon a great Urn of the same, accompanied with two Terms rising out of their Guénes, which are Channelled and very well wrought. All this Monument is exactly Beautiful, and of a very singular Design. It is the Work of Monsieur Anguerre, one of the ablest Sculptors that France ever produced. The Body of Monsieur de Sovuré, is not interred in this place, but only his Heart. There is nothing else remarkable. The Church in which this Monument is Erected, is very ancient and ill built.  
As you leave this place and go on in the Ruë Saint Jaques, you come to  
The College du Plessis, which was formerly called, the College of St. Martin, by reason that its first Founder Geoffrey du Plessis, Secretary to Pope John XXII. had a very great Devotion to that Saint But the Cardinal de Richelieu, to Eternize the Founder's Memory, restored it to his Name; and after he had Rebuilt it magnificently, he caused it to be called The College du Plessis de Richelieu. This College hath the best contrived and handsomest Lodgings of all the University, and is also the fullest of Pensioners and Scholars. The Doctors of the Sorbonne have the Direction of this College, and place the Principal and Regent's. A little higher in the Street is   

The Jesuits College.  
OVer the Gate you read this fair Inscription,  
COLLEGIUM LUDOVICI MAGNI.   

The College of Lewis the Great.  
It was formerly called the College of Clermont, being built for the Scholars of that Town, in imitation of some other Colleges of the University. In the last Age, Messire Guillaume Duprat, Bishop of Clermont, being at the Council of Trent, on behalf of this Kingdom of France, contracted there a particular Friendship with certain Fathers Jesuits, whom he met with at that Assembly; he conceived so high an esteem of their Learning, and Piety, that at his return he brought them with him into France, to instruct our Youth in humane Learning; but more especially in the Purity of the Romish Religion, which at that time was disturbed with the Heresy of Luther and Calvin. This Prelate brought in his Company to Paris, Father Paquier Broüet, with several others of that Society, whom so long as he lived, he entertained in his own House; but at his Death left them by his Testament Three thousand Livres of Rent, and a very considerable Sum of Money; with which they purchased a void piece of Ground, than called the Court de Langres in the Ruë St. Jaques, being the place where they now are. This they named the College of Clermont their great Benefactor, having been Bishop of that City. Henry III was pleased to lay the first Stone, on which this Inscription was then graved  
RELIGIONIS AMPLIFICANDAE STUDY, HENRICUS III. CHRISTIANISS. REX FRANCIAE ATQUE POLONIAE, IN AUGUSTISS. JESUS NOMEN PIETATIS SUAE MONUMENTUM HUNC PRIMUM LAPIDEM, IN EJUS TEMPLI FUNDAMENTUM CONJECIT.  
ANNO DOMINI 1582. DIE 20. APRILIS  
With a desire of enlarging Religion, Henry III the most Christian King of France and Poland, to the honour of the most Glorious JESUS, as a Monument of his Piety, laid this first Stone in the Foundation of his Temple.  
In the Year of our Lord 1582. the 20. Day of April  
There is nothing of singular Remark in the Building belonging to this College; yet there are here many Observable things, which you can hardly meet with elsewhere. As first, the great quantity of Chambers and Lodgings, filled to the least Corner, contrived with very great Industry. The great number of Pensionaries, most of which are of considerable Quality; besides the multitude of Scholars that come from abroad, which sometimes amount to Two or Three thousand. These study together in the most regular Order and Discipline of the World. The Schools are Six in number, besides those set apart for the Study of Philosophy, Divinity and the Mathematics: Which last are not used, but only by Young Jesuits, who still pursue their Course of Studies, or at least by some Pensionaries, who design not to take any Degrees in the University; for those who propose to themselves to be Masters of Arts, or Doctors, are obliged to study Philosophy in some of the Colleges of the University. One thing extreme laudable among these Fathers is, that all their Scholars are obliged to go to Confession every Month; so that at the same time the Parents are freed from the Care, both of their children's Consciences, as well as Studies. The Chapel of this College is small and obscure: It stands on the Right Hand as you enter: There is nothing to be seen there but upon Feast days, and at such time the Altar is one of the richest and best furnished. They have there an Antipendium all of Silver, and another of a rich Embroidery of Gold, very high raised upon a Ground of Silver. The Apartments in the hinder part of the House, are more convenient than those in the fore part; the Arms of Monsieur Fouquet in their Front, speak him to be the Builder of that part; as also of the main Body of the Edifice, which is at the further part of the Garden, near the little College de Marmoutier, which has been annexed to this to augment it. In this apartment they have placed their Library, which, beyond all contradiction, is one of the fairest and most numerous of all Paris, as well for the Quality, as Quantity of Books, there to be seen. There is also a good number of ancient Manuscripts, and of Heretical Books, chiefly of the Socinians, which fill almost a little Room themselves. Besides this a very excellent Collection of the Spanish History, as well general as particular Histories of the several Provinces of that Kingdom, and of the Famous persons who have therein inhabited; these Authors are either in Spanish or Latin. There is also a great quantity of Mathematicians and Humanists, which take up a little Gallery, which they have contrived into several Presses: for although this Library does consist of two long Wings of building; yet it is all too little, and they are forced to employ this Gallery, for the receipt of the lesser Volumes. At one end of this Gallery hangs a piece of Bassan, representing the Combat of the Centaurs and the Lapithites, this Monsieur Fouquet gave, having first built the Library where it hangs, and endowed it with a Thousand Livres of Rent, for its Maintenance and Augmentation. They preserve here an excellent Sett of Ancient Medals, but being not disposed into order, they seldom are willing to show them. In this College are many able Persons, among whom may be reckoned a considerable number of Authors; such as are now living, are Father Bouhours, Author of The Entretiens d Ariste & d'Eugene, in which you find so much Sweetness and such Purity of Language, that it seems a Man that would speak as an accomplished Person, must be sure to imitate his stile; his other Works are The Doubts and Remarks on the French Tongue; The History of Peter d'Aubusson, Grand Master of Rhodes; The Life of Saint Ignatius, and the Life of St. Francis Xavier, Apostle of the Indies; and certain Books of Devotion. Father Rapine, he hath writ The Spirit of Christianity▪ The Importance of Salvation; The Belief of the last Ages; and Curious Instructions relating to History; with some Latin Poems. Father de la R●e, he hath Commented upon certain Ancient Authors for the use of Monseigneur the Dauphin; and the Tragedies which use to be represented on the Theatre at this College, are very often Writ by him: one may say that he is alike able in many things, for the French Verses which have come from his Pen, have been much esteemed. Father d'Aroüy, before he went into Brittany, where he now is, was much admired for the Mathematical Instruments which he invented; he invented one not long since, which showed us the Motions of the Stars in such a method, as is worthy the Curiosity of the most Skilful in that Science. They sometimes make Public Actions in this College, which draw a prodigious number of People. At the Carnaval they represent some little Latin Tragedy. After Easter they expose Enigmatical Questions to be explained, for which they have certain Prizes. They have also certain Theses to be maintained, to which Persons of Quality resort; but their greatest Bravery of all is, the Grand Tragedy which they represent yearly in the Month of August, on a Theatre raised on purpose, which takes up all the bottom of the Court. The Actors are always Pensionaries, and Sons of Persons of Quality. The finest objects of this Tragedy are the Balets of the Sieur de Beauchamp's Composition, which are danced between the Acts. When all is done they make a distribution of Prizes to those that merit best, without any regard to the Quality of the Person; which occasions great Emulation among the Youth, and makes them use the utmost of their endeavours to gain a Prize, which the King gives, in the View of such an Assembly.  
As you go from hence, a little higher in the Street, you have  
The Church of St. Estienne des Grecs, the first and oldest of Paris. St. Denis Bishop of this Town, as some think, was the Founder. It is not any way considerable, but for its Antiquity. Report says, That St. Francis of Sales, Bishop and Prince of Geneva, made his Vows of Chastity and Poverty in this Church, before the Chapel of our Lady de bonne deliurance here, in which there is a very great Devotion. Over against this is  
The Convent of Jacobius, formerly called Friars Preachers of the Order of St. Dominick, whose first Foundation is alleged to be in the life time of that Saint, who lived in the Year 1217. under the Pontificate of Honorius the Third, and in the Reign of Philip Augustus. Historians say, that St. Dominick took great pains, about the Extirpation of the Heresy of the Albigenses, who caused great disorders in Languedoc: and at the same time he sent two of his Religious to Paris, who were Lodged in a place called The Citizen's Parlour, in the same place where now this Convent stands. They were called Jacobins, from the Ruë Saint Jaques. Their Church, as it now is, was built by order of St. Lewis, if we may believe Belleforest, a faithful Historian. Here are many Tombs of great Lords, who for the most part were Princes of the Blood Royal of France. But in regard I did not design to search into Antiquities, I shall not here express their Names, which may be found in Father du Breüil. I will only observe, that among these famous Monuments is that of Humbert, the last Sovereign Prince of Dauphiné, whose Title was Dauphin of Vionnois; the Tomb stands before the great Altar. History says, That seeing himself Childless, he sold this Province to Philip Augustus for a small Sum of Money, and himself embraced a Religious Life at Lions, and entered into the Order of St. Dominick; where he lived in very great Esteem with all good Men, and was chosen to be Prior of this Convent, and afterwards Patriarch of Alexandria. This is his Epitaph:  
Hic jacet R. Pater & Dominus amplissimus HUMBERTUS, primo Viennae Delphinus, deinde relicto Principatu, Frater nostri Ordinis, Prior in hoc Convenru Parisiensi, ac demum Patriarcha Alexandrinus, & perpetuns Ecclesiae Rhemensis Administrator, & praecipuus bujus Conventus Benefactor. Obiit anno Domini 1345. Maii 22.  
Here lies the Reverend Father, and Most Honourable Lord HUMBERT, First Dauphin of Vienna, after that leaving his Principality, he became Brother of our Order, and Prior in this Convent at Paris, and at last Patriarch of Alexandria, perpetual Administrator of the Church of Rheims, and chief Benefactor to this Convent. He Died in the Year of our Lord 1345. May 22.  
This Church hath nothing but what is ordinary, yet is the great Altar very handsomely contrived; it is adorned with black Marble, and the Arms of the Cardinal of St. Cecily, Brother of Cardinal Mazarin, which you see about it, speak it to be built at his Costs; and this he did in regard he was of this Order. Over the Door going into the Sacristy, is a Picture of Valentine's, representing the Nativity of the Holy Virgin; which Piece Cardinal Mazarin gave, to be placed over the great Altar; but when he perceived it to be too little, he left it to the Church, and it hath been placed here ever since. It is one of the most Beautiful pieces in all France, and the Curious esteem it highly. Felibien, in his Book which he Composed of the Lives and Works of the most Famous Painters, tells us, it is one of the best Pictures that ever came out of Italy into France. On one side of the great Altar, stands the Chapel of our Lady of the Rosary. The Wainscot Work of which is very handsome. Here is a very great Devotion, by reason of the Indulgences, which are here to be gained every first Sunday of the Month. In the Cloister are several Paintings, but they are of no great Note; so also is their Library, which is not very numerous, yet it hath been made use of by very Famous Doctors. They preserve here one thing of great Curiosity, and that is the Pulpit of Great St. Thomas of Aquiu, the Angel of the Schools. It is made of Wood, and enclosed in another of the same material, that it may not be injured by time. A General of this Order was at the charge of making that in which it is enclosed; and not along ago these Fathers have caused a small Room to be made, at the end of the Library, where this Pulpit is conveniently exposed to sight. 'Tis well known that St. Thomas of Aquin formerly professed Divinity in this Convent, and in the great School, which we see at this day, he made his Lectures. It hath been Rebuilt at the beginning of this present Age, through the Alms which these Fathers collected in a Jubilee. Several Preachers of this House have acquired great Reputation in the World. Among others Father Chaussemer, who is esteemed one of the most Profound and Eloquent that we have at present; he Preached this Lent at Nostre-Dame, after he had performed the like at the Lovure. The deceased Monsieur Coëffeteau, who hath composed a very Curious Roman History, passed here the greatest part of his Life; with many others, whose names would be too long to insert here.  
Before you leave the Rüe Saint Jaques, you ought to know, that here inhabit many Booksellers, who sell almost all of them, the Works of the Messieurs du Port-Royal, all the Works of Monsieur Arnault, generally esteemed by all Learned Men: Here you will find the several pieces of the French Academicians; many Foreign Books; the several pieces that concern the Gallicane Church; all Monsieur Maimbourg's Writings; here also are sold Father Bouhour's Books; those of Father Rapine; of the Bishop of Meaux; of the Abbot Fléchier, Almoner to Madam the Dauphiness, who Translated the Life of Cardinal Commendon, and composed for Monseigneur the Dauphin, the History of Theodosius the Great, and four Funeral Orations. Many other Books proper for the perusal of curious Persons, are here also to be met with. In this Street also are many Gravers and Sellers of Prints, who have in their Shops great store of Maps, and Printed Pictures. Of which I shall say no more in this place. At the end of this Volume I may (perhaps) set down a Catalogue of such Books as are best Writ in our Language, for the use of Strangers, who oftentimes for want of better information, buy very scurvy Books, instead of such as may be of use and advantage to them in their study of the French Tongue.  
Without the Porte St. Jaques, in the Fauxbourg of that name, you may observe many fine things, and in a greater number than in any other Faux-bourg about the Town.  
On the left Hand, as you enter, is the Convent of the Nuns of the Visitation, which makes no great show. The Church itself is no bigger than an ordinary Hall. Yet is their Altar one of the richest that can be seen on the Feast Days, these Nuns sparing no Costs to adorn it with Candlesticks, Lamps, Vessels, Figures, and a Thousand such like things, which are all of Silver, and most of them very weighty. But the place being none of the best contrived, these rich things appear not so well as they might do elsewhere. Going still forward, you pass before  
The Parish Church of St. James, from which all this Quarter takes its name. It hath been repaired in such manner as we now see it by the late Duchess of Longueville Sister of Monsieur the Prince, who was one of the most pious and Charitable Princesses of this Age. The Portal is of the Doric Order, very well performed; and had that Virtuous Princess lived, she had doubtless given wherewithal to finish the Work: But she died about four years ago in the Convent of Carmelite Nuns, to the regret of abundance of poor People, who subsisted by her Alms.  
The Seminary of St. Magloire, is near the last mentioned place. This was formerly an Abbey of St. Bennets Order, which was first Founded in the same place, where at present stands St. Bartholomew's Church, near the Palace. But those good Religious Men, being troubled with the noise and Clutter of that place, changed their habitation in the Year 1138. and came to dwell here, which was at that time a good way out of the Town, where there was already a Chapel built and dedicated to St. George. After that in the Year 1549. The Monks of St. Bennet did altogether quit this House, and transferred themselves to other Houses of the same Order, the Revenue of this being given to the Archbishop of Paris. And in the Room of the Monks they placed here certain Penitent Nuns, but they continued not long. In fine, the Priests of the Oratory were introduced here in the beginning of this present Age, whose Institution is to instruct the Young ecclesiastics in the Functions of their Ministry.  
Further in this Street are the Vrsuline Nuns; whose Church is but small, yet is their Altar of a very handsome design, and adorned with Pillars of black Marble. These Nuns teach freely young Girls not only to Read and Write, but also several sorts of Works proper for them, which is of great advantage to the public. They were first Founded here in the Year 16●7. by Mademoisel de Saint Beuve, a Lady of extraordinary Piety, and Queen Anne of Austria laid the first Stone of their Church, in the Year 1620. June 22.  
The Feüillantines are on the same side of the way, they are Nuns of St. Bernard's Order, reformed by the blessed John de la Barriere, and were first established in Paris 1622. through the Solicitation of Queen Anne of Austria. Their Church hath been some Years ago rebuilt anew, with considerable Expense. It is very lightsome, and the Portal is not ill contrived: It was designed by the Sieur Merot. One of their Benefactresses hath contributed largely to the Charges. Over the great Altar is a very good Copy from Raphael, of the Holy Family, the original of which is in the King's Cabinet. The Grate of their Choir is adorned with Copper gilt.  
Nor far from thence are the English Benedictines, who have also built a new Church, which is really something of the least, but in recompense of that, it is very well adorned. It is set off with Pilasters, and the Altar is accompanied with Pillars and Figures, which show very handsomely; the Wainscot Work of the Stalls for the Monks, is very pretty, and the little Chapel of the Holy Virgin, which stands over against the Door, is very neat. The Religious who inhabit this House are originally English, and are come for refuge into France, on the account of Religion. The late Queen-Mother gave them great Alms, as did also many other persons of Piety, and some English. There is a Person of Quality interred with them, who hath been a Benefactor, as may be seen by his Epitaph. On the other side of the way are   

The Carmelite Nuns.  
THis was sometimes called Nostre-Dame des Champs. The Church belonging to these Nuns is one of the oldest in Paris; most Antiquaries believe it to be one of those which St. Denis Founded. Some modern Authors write that it was formerly a Temple of the Goddess Ceres, or else of Mars; but for this opinion they have no very good Foundation: For we find nothing in the ancient Historians to warrant such a Conjecture. It is much more certain, that it appertained a long time to the Order of St. Bennet, and that it was a Priory depending on the great Abbey of Marmoutier, near the City of Tours. Whose ancient Title to this place is still in being; and the Bishop of Orleans, who is Abbot there, receives from hence Four or Five thousand Livres per annum. In the Year 1604. were placed here certain Carmelite Nuns of St. Teresa's reform, whom the Cardinal de Berulla fetched himself out of Spain, at such time when this Reform begun to be so famous in Christendom, for its great austerity. This House was the first in all the Kingdom, that took the Rule of St. Teresa, and from hence it is that all the other Convents of Paris, and in the other parts of France, took their original. At present this Nunnery is very numerous, and there are in it many persons of the greatest Quality, who quitting the World, come to end their days here.  
Their Church is one of the fairest, and most magnificent that can be seen, the main Body of the Building is, in truth, very ancient, but the modern Ornaments within it make sufficient amends for that. As you go in you may observe, that it is all painted in imitation of black Marble veined with White; and that the Balustrades or Partitions of the Chapels are of a Wainscot, extraordinary finely gilded: But the most curious things of all are the great Pictures placed under every Window, in Frames richly Carved and gilt. There are six of these Pictures on each side, each representing some principal Passage of the New Testament. They are the Work of the famousest Painters of this Age. The First, on the left hand as you enter, representing the Miracle of the Five Loaves, was done by Stella. The Second represents the Feast at the House of Simon the Leper, where the Magdalen perfumed our Lord's Feet, and this was done by Monsieur le Brun. The Third representing the triumphal entry of our Lord into Jerusalem, is the Work of de la Hire. The Fourth is the Story of the Samaritan Woman, and is also done by Stella; the Colours and the Drapery of this Picture is excellent. The Fifth is Monsieur le Brun's; and the Sixth representing the Transfiguration, is de la Hire's. Those on the other side were all done by Champaign, and that able Master never made any better Pieces than these, as one may easily observe. The Altar of this Church stands very high, and is all of Marble, as well the body of the Work as the Pillars, which are of the Corinthian Order, their Capitals of Brass gilt. The Tabernacle is all of Silver, and represents the Ark of the Covenant; on the forepart of which there is a great Bas-relief very well Carved. On Feast Days this Altar is adorned with Vases, Candlesticks, and divers things of that sort, which make a very handsome show without Confusion. Over against the Grate of the Choir, where the Nuns sing, is a great Picture representing the Angelic Salutation. It is the Work of Guido, and aught to be esteemed as one of the best pieces that can be seen, even in Italy itself. The several Chapels correspond to the magnificence of the Church, especially that which is dedicated to the Magdalen, in which there hangs an excellent Picture of that Saint, done by Monsieur le Brun, one of the best, perhaps, that ever he made. The Saint is represented weeping under a Rock, tearing her Hair and Ornaments, and trampling them under Foot, her Eyes are all drowned in Tears, through which her Complexion but faintly appears; briefly, one cannot imagine a piece of Painting more feelingly expressed and none can see it without more compassion for such a Penitent. Over against the Altar in this small Chapel is placed, in a kneeling posture, the Statue of Cardinal de Berulle, Institutor of the Priests of the Oratory, to whom these Nuns are much obliged, as hath been already said. His Statue is of white Marble, and made by Sarazin, in the Year 1657. It is raised on a Pedestal of four sides, on which are several very good Bas-reliefs, wrought by an able Sculptor named To●●rt, the same who made the curious Pulpit at St. Eslienne, of which I have already spoken in this Second Part p.. On each side are two Pillars of black Marble, on the top of which are certain Hames of Brass gilt, so also are the Capitals, which are of the jonick Order, and very well wrought. The rest of the Chapel is adorned with Pictures of Monsieur le Brun's Painting, representing the Life of the Magdalen. The following Inscription is on a Grave-stone of white Marble, in the middle of this Chapel, under which lieth buried the Abbot le Camus, at whose sole Charges this Church was adorned and beautified.  IN SPEM 
 RESURRECTIONIS 
 HIC JACET 
 EDVARDUS LE CAMUS, 
 SACERDOS CHRISTI E● DEI 
 OB● IT ANNO SALUTIS 
 1674. 
 DIE 24 FEB 
 Sat in pace 
 Locus ejus. In hope of the Resurrection. 
 Here lies 
 Edward le Camus 
 Priest of Christ and of God. 
 He died in the Year of Salvation 
 1674. 
 24 of February. 
 Let his place be in peace. 
The other Chapels want but little of the same Beauty. The further part of the Church terminates in a great Tribune (or Gallery) the Windows of which are grated, into this Gallery the Religious Women come to hear the Sermon, when the Preachers preach in the Nave of the Church. In the fore part of this Gallery are placed two Statues, one of St. Peter and the other of St. Paul, and on the top, the representation of St. Michael overcoming the Devil, which is of a very curious Invention: It was the Work of Stella, before mentioned. All the Roof is very well Painted after the manner of Cartouches: Between the cordon's you ought to take notice of a Crucifix, accompanied with the Holy Virgin and St. John, which are wrought with so much Art, that the Figures seem to stand upon a real bottom. This is a pleasing fallacy to those that mind it. Finally, the last remarkable thing to be observed in this Church, is the Crucifix of Brass over the Balustrade, that divides the Choir from the Nave. The Curious esteem it highly; it was made by Sarazin, who had the reputation of one of the ablest Men of his time.  
As you go from hence through the Court, you may observe a small House, built after the Italian manner, composed of two Pavilions, very handsome, with a Garden before the House, through which you pass as you go in. This House also was built at the Charges of the before mentioned Monsieur the Abbot le Camus  
From this place you go to see the famous   

VAL de GRACE.  
HEre it is that all Strangers are forced to grant, that we can raise in France as fine Buildings and as regular, as those in Italy so much admired by Travellers. We may also affirm, without vanity, that this magnificent House, if considered in all its parts, is one of the most beautiful Works of all this Age.  
It ought to be observed that the Nuns of Val de Grace were formerly Founded near the Village of Bierre, about Three Leagues from Paris, in a very incommodious place by reason of the Marish Grounds, called there le Val profond, or the deep Vale; being very Sickly in this place, they Petitioned Lewis XIII. for his permission to come and inhabit in Paris. Queen Anne of Austria, his Illustrious Wife, being acquainted with their merit, chiefly from one of their Company, named Margaret d'Arbouse, by whose means she took a particular affection to them, declared herself their Foundress. She caused them in the Year 1621. to be lodged in the Faux-bourg St. Jaques, in an old House than called the Hôtel d● Valois, which was pulled down to make way for those Buildings, which have been since erected. Some Years after, that illustrious Queen, by way of thanksgiving for the happy Birth of the now King, whom God gave to France after Twenty Years expectation, caused the Foundation to be ●aid of that glorious Edifice which we now see. Monsieur Mansard, so often already mentioned, who was at that time the most esteemed Architect of France, was made choice of for this Work, and the designs which he drew were admired by all Men. He carried up the work as high as the first Floor, but then for some Reasons he was changed, and other Architects employed in his place, to wit, le Due, le mute, and du Val, who performed their parts so well, that Mansard was not missed, tho' so great a Master. In disgust to be thus used he undertook to build the Chapel at Château de Fresne, seven Leagues from Paris, for Monsieur de Guenegaud, Secretary of State; where he performed in little that magnificent design, which he drew out at first for Val de Grace, and thereby made that Chapel one of the finest Structures in the Kingdom, as all who have seen it unanimously agree. But though the building at Val de Grace, is admirable in its present condition, yet it hath been effected with abundance of pains, and with excessive Charges, chiefly in laying the Foundation, by reason of the Quarries which they met with in digging. The present condition of this place is as follows:  
First you enter into a great Court, which lies before the principal Door; this Court is separated from the Street by a Palisade of Iron, at the extremities of which are two square Pavilions; on the right Hand and on the left it is bounded with certain Stone Works, adorned with rustic Pillars, which make a very handsome Show. At the further part of this Court is the great Portal, raised upon Six steps. But that which makes it most remarkable, is, that it is after the manner of a Portico composed of Four great Corinthian Pillars, with Niches on each side, in which are placed St. Bennet, and St. Scholastica, of white Marble. On the Frise is this Inscription in Letters of Gold:  JESUS NASCENTI, VIRGINIQUE MATRI. To the Child JESUS, and his Virgin Mother. 
The Front of the Portal is of two Orders of Pillars, the Corinthian and the Composite, with all their proper Ornaments. If the outside appears great, the inside is still infinitely more magnificent. All the Church is paved with Marble of divers Colours. And the compartments are correspondent to the Cartouches of Sculpture, and to the Guillochis (or Flourishing) in the Roof, where there are several Bas-tailles of admirable Workmanship. This Roof is of Stone as white as Marble, and it is throughout enriched with Ornaments of the best sort, in which Monsieur Anguerre has surpassed all. On each side of the Nave are Three Chapels, divided asunder by Two great Pilasters, which support the Cornish that runs round the Church, and supports the Arches of the Roof. The Choir is directly under the Dome at the further end of the Nave, from which it is parted only by a grate of Iron gilt. Four great Arches support the Dome; and the great Altar is placed under the futhermost Arch. It is of a very singular design, composed of Six great twisted Pillars of the Composite Order. They are of black Marble veined with white; of which sort there are hardly any others to be found in Europe; they are raised upon Pedestals of Marble also, and they are all over enriched with Palms and Feüillages of Brass gilt, which make a wondrous beautiful Show. One may truly say that the contrivance of these Pillars is, in some respects, more magnificent, than those of the great Altar at St. Peter's in Rome, which were designed by the Cavalier Bernin. These excel in number and in the beauty of the Workmanship. They stand in a great Circle, raised about two Foot, and make a kind of Pavilion open on all sides, forming Six Conso●nes, at the feet of which are Angels holding Censingpots. These Pillars are joined together by great testons of Palms, about which little Angels hold certain Scrolls, in which are writ several Verses of the Gloria in Excelsis Deo. Glory be to God on high. The whole is of the best sort of gild without any Colours Upon the Altar, which is placed in the middle of these Pillars, the Infant JESUS is represented lying in his Cradle, all of white Marble, accompanied by the Holy Virgin and St. Joseph▪ these are all of Monsieur Anguerre's Work, and reckoned among the best things that ever he did. Behind the great Altar you see a Grate in a kind of Pavillon, of Marble also. To this place the Nuns come to make their Prayers, when the Holy Sacrament is exposed. The inside of this place is very beautiful, but in regard it is difficult to be seen, I shall not here say any thing of that subject. Between the Arches which support the Dome, in the Corners stand the ●our Evangelists in Sculpture, well worth your exact Observation; and a little lower are as many gilt Balconies placed over the like number of little Chapels, which are contrived out of the thickness of the Work. But tho' all these things are admirable, yet these are not the chief Rarities, the Painting on the inside of the Dome will give much more pleasure to the lovers of Art; it represents the Glories of the Blessed in Heaven, who are placed in several Groupes, the Apostles, the Prophets, the Martyrs, the Virgins, and the Confessors, each of which are distinguished and known by some particular remarks, the Kings, the Patriarches, the Heads of Orders, the Fathers of the Church, St. Bennet and St. Sch●l●stioa; in the lower parts are placed the Altar, and the Candlestick of Seven Branches, and in a word, all that the Scripture discovers to us of Paradise. In the upper part the sight loses itself in an infinite space, which appears full of confused and faint Objects, by reason of a vast distance, and a great light that strikes out from the highest of all. All this delicate Painting is in Fresco, and the Work of M. Mignard, who did the Hall and Gallery at St. Cloud. In the Frise at the bottom you may read this Inscription:  ANNA AUSTRIA D. G. FRANCORUM REGINA, REGNIO. RECTRIX, CUI SUBJECIT DEUS OMNES HOSTS, UT CONDERET DOMUM IN NOMINE SUO, Ecc. A. M. D. C. L. ARM of AUSTRIA, by the Grace of God Queen of France, and Regent of the Kingdom, to whom God subdued all her Enemies, that she might build a House in his Name. 
On the right Hand and on the left of the great Altar, are the two Grates which take up all the void space between the side Arches. They are of an extraordinary greatness, and the like were never made of the bigness, besides they are wrought with such delicate Art, as if the Iron had been as soft and easy to form as Led. That on the right side encloses the Nun's Choir from the Church, which is large and well Wainscotted▪ They have in it a small Organ which they use on Festivals, at such time as they sing their Service Musically, which they perform to the great pleasure of their hearers, they having among them some very excellent Voices. On the other side is a great Chapel▪ all hung with Mourning, in the middle of which is erected a Hearse of black Velvet upon Four or Five Steps; here are reposited the Hearts of the Queen-Mother their Illustrious Benefactress, the Queen whom we have so lately lost, with others of several Princesses of the Blood Royal, among the rest that of Madam the Duchess of Orleans.  
Before we leave this place we ought to observe the cipher, which is at the bottom of the steps of the Altar, composed only of two Letters L. and A. encompassed about with Palms, and other Feüillages of white Marble. There are here many other things worth observation, which would be painful to set down in writing, but the Curious when they come hither will easily find 'em out. The inside of the Convent corresponds exactly well to the magnificence of the Church. The several Cells and the Offices are regularly disposed, and built with solidity, particularly the Apartment of the Queen-Mother, disposed in such manner as may befit a Capouchin Nun. The Nuns are very austere, for they observe the reformed Rule of St. Bennet. They choose their Abbess from among their own Community, whose Authority is only Triennial. Their chief Revenues arise from the Abbey of St. Corneille in Compiegne, which is annexed to this House.  
As you go from hence you must not forget to observe the outside of the Church, and the Ornaments about the Dome, which appears of a very great height: it is covered with Lead, with great Bands gilded; and on the top a Balustrade of Iron, round about the little Lantern open on all sides; over that is the great Ball, and thereupon the Cross. All these things are set off gloriously with Gildings, and which way soever you enter into Paris, this Dome is so big and so high, that it may be easily discovered a great way off.  
After you have seen Val de Grace, you ought next to go to  
The Convent of the Capuchins, behind which there lies a very great enclosed piece of Ground, which extends a great way into the Fields, and serves in Summer for a very delightsom Walk. their Cloister is but small, according to the manner of building used by those good Friars. Within it on the Walls they have set up several Inscriptions in French Verse, to excite the Devotion of such as walk there.  
In the Street over against the Capuchins going into the Rue d'Enfer, stands  
The Convent of the Bernardin-Nuns, according to the Reform of Port Royal. Their Church is very neat; it was designed by the Steur le Pautre; tho' it be but small, yet it hath some Beauties which are not found in greater. The late Queen-Mother brought these Nuns from the famous Abbey of Port Royal des Champs near Versailles, in the Year 1625, in which place they were very numerous and of great Reputation, and placed them here; this House being then called the Hôtel de Clagni. They have in this Church a great Devotion, by reason of one of the Holy thorns of our Lord's Crown, in favour of which some great Miracles have been done. Their Altar-piece representing the last Supper, was painted by Monsieur Champagne. They have also here an antique Amphora or Waterpot, which as some pretend, was one of those which were made use of at the Marriage of Cana.  
There remains nothing more that is remarkable in this Faux-bourg, but   

The Observatory ROYAL.  
THE King who takes no less care to make the Arts flourish, than to extend the Limits of his Kingdom, caused this Structure to be erected in the Year 1667. for the Habitation of Mathematicians. It consists of a great Body of Stonework two Stories high; the Windows of which are round at the top, and about fourteen Toises high (a Toise is Six Foot.) The forepart of the Building is made with Towers Eight Angular of the same height, with a great Esplanade in manner of a Tarrass, with fronts about the whole Building. The Tower on the East side is open at the top, and without any Roof, that so one may see the better from the bottom. Between these two Towers are several great Rooms, which are not yet furnished with such things as are to be there. But that which is most remarkable in this Building, is, that there is not used about it either Iron or Wood, and yet the Roof of it is extremely solid. The Staircase is the finest that can be imagined; it is all of Stone laid after a way extraordinary, hardy and bold from the bottom to the top; and the Iron Rail that winds the whole length of these Stairs is very well wrought. It is 156 Steps high and leads to the Tarrass. In regard this Building consists of several stories, it hath several vaulted Roofs one over the other, the uppermost of which consists of an Arch of a large extent, flat on the outside, and paved with Hint-stones, cut exactly and bound together with Cement, that the Rain may not penetrate and damnify the Vaults beneath. The Curious may if they please go down into the Caves or Grottoes which are extreme deep, since the Staircase that leads down contains One hundred threescore and eleven Steps; in the middle of which they have contrived a void hollow space in manner of a Well, which pierces through all the Rooms, and extends up to the top of the Tarrass, so that through this hole you may see the light to the very bottom of the Cave. It is said that this was made on purpose to see the Stars at Noonday. But it seems it fails of effect, for no body has yet seen them, tho' it hath been often endeavoured. This place which they call le Puits (the Well) contains 28 Toises (56 yards) from the bottom of it to the vent at the top.  
In the several Apartments, especially in those belonging to M. Cassini, are several curious Mathematical Instruments, as Globes, Pendulums, and chiefly Glasses of very great Dimensions, with which these Learned Men observe the course of the Stars. There are only Four Mathematicians who lodge in the Observatory, part of those who compose the Academy of Sciences, established at the King's Cabinet, as we have formerly noted; and they are M. Cassini, originally an Italian, and formerly one of the great Duke's Academy at Florence, where he had attained great Reputation. He takes here a great deal of pains in Astronomy, and hath made many discoveries in that Art, for which the King gives him a considerable Pension. M. de la Hire, M. Couplet who teach the Mathematics to the Pages belong-to the great Stable; the Deceased M. the Abbot Picard was one of those, but his place is not yet supplied, and M. Hugens, a Hollander, hath here also an Apartment, tho' he doth not commonly abide in it. These Gentlemen meet together upon certain days, and communicate the Observations which they have severally made, and sometimes they Print them also for public satisfaction. Every Year M. Cassini publishes about Newyearstide a small Volume, called La Connoissance des temps, by which one may know the Course of the Planets, and other Curiosities of that nature, much more exact and regular than any thing hitherto seen on the subject. They have here a small square Chamber over the forepart of the Tarrass, in which those who speak at the opposite Corners may easily understand one another, and yet those in the middle not perceive it. This is occasioned by reason the Roof is Vaulted hollow, and the Angles are continued along the Roof from one side to the other, without any obstruction. After you have seen the Observatory, as you go out you ought to take notice of  
The Water-House, which stands near the Gate as you go out next the Ruë d'Enfer. This House was built to receive the Water that comes from the Village of Rongis in that Curious Aqueduct, which Queen Mary of Medicis caused to be built at Arcüeil, which the Curious aught to visit as one of the finest in all France. You ought to know that most of the Fountains in Paris come from this Receiver or Conduit, which makes its first discharge at Luxembourg-House, from whence afterwards the Waters divide themselves to all parts of the City.  
As you return back to the Town again, through the Ruë d'Enfer, you first come to The House of the Fathers of the Oratory, which they call The Institution, and serves them as a Novitiate. The Church is well built, but there is nothing here of singular Note. From hence you go to   

The Convent of the Carthusians.  
THis Monastery was built by the King St. Lewis, who gave to the Religious of St. Bruno's Order, the old House or Château of Vauvert, where at that time, as Historians say, Devils did inhabit, and caused there so many disorders, that by Arrest of Parliament the Town Gate which led into that Street was walled up. The Street which lies before the House does still retain the old name, and it is for this reason that it was first; called the Rüe d'Enfer (or Hell Street.) But since these good Fathers became possessed of the place, they quickly expelled the evil Spirits; and St. Lewis having a great esteem of the Austeres and Holy Life that they led, made them a Visit with his whole Court, and conferred upon them sufficient Lands and Demesnes for their Subsistence. Many persons did contribute to the building of their House, which takes up more Ground than any other Religious House does at present in all the Town and Suburbs of Paris. Besides that the Cells are large, and that they have each a separate Garden; they have also a great Close containing many Arpens of Land, which encompasses the whole House. The Church hath nothing in it extraordinary, except the Seats of the Religious, which were made about two Years ago, and are the finest wrought that were ever yet seen. The Wainscot is perfectly handsome, and adorned with Sculpture that makes a delicate appearance: These are composed of small Corinthian Pilasters which support the Cornish; one of the Fathers of the House designed them and managed the Work. They now begin to place some Pictures between the Croisées. The first which hath been placed here is done by M. Audran, the second by Monsieur Coipel, and in time the whole Choir may be furnished in this manner, which will considerably beautify the Church.  
The little Cloister which lies on one side of this Church, is the only thing that is rare and singular belonging to these fathers. It is adorned with a Doric Architecture of Pilaster fashion. Between the Arches are several Pictures representing the Life of St. Bruno their Founder, and in certain Cartouches adjoining to each Picture, the Life of that Saint in Latin Verses. The Pictures which hang at the Corners of the Cloister, represent the views of several remarkable places, among others of the City of Rome, of the Grand Chartreuse near Grenoble, of Paris on the Lovure side as it showed before the old Tower was taken down, and the Port-neuve, which stood not far from the Pont-rouge; the rest are only fancies of the Painter. All the Painting of this Cloister was done by Le Sueur, who never did any thing finer than these Pieces here. Of late days they have contrived Wooden Shuts in which they shut them up, that they may not be injured, as certain persons who envy the Merit and Reputation of that incomparable Man, have attempted to do. They do not open these Pictures but upon certain Days, or when Curious People desire to see them. It is apparent that better Paintings than these cannot be; yet had he lived we should have had from him things infinitely more perfect; but his fate was like that of Raphaël, who died in an Age when his admirable Genius began to make him known. That which remains to be seen in this House is the Refectory, which is very lightsome. Here the Religious never Eat but upon Festivals, Sundays and Thursdays; upon other days they take their repasts in their several Cells, which are disposed in a square place round about their Churchyard or Cemetery. These Cells are composed of Four or Five small Rooms all on a Floor, Boarded throughout, and very simply furnished. Some of these Fathers have by them very curious Libraries, the Father Vicar hath one which is much esteemed. Some of them employ themselves industriously in divers Works, thereby to pass more easily their time of Solitude, which is very rigorous in regard they are never permitted to go out of the House, nor to receive any Visits but at certain hours. And it is well and judiciously observed by one of our Historians, that the principal reason why these Fathers have preserved the purity of their first Institute better than the other Orders, is because they have always shunned with extreme care the great Commerce of the World, and the Visits of Women: Two Dangerous Rocks for the Monastic Life.  
Near the Carthusians stands the little Convent of the Feüillans, in which is nothing extraordinary. But not far from this Convent dwells M.— who hath a very neat Garden of the design of M. le Nostre.  
From hence you descend to the Porte St. Michael, which was taken down two Years since, to enlarge the Passage, which before that was very straight and inconvenient. In the same place where the Gate stood, is built a Fountain under a great Arch in manner of a Niche, with a small Portico of the Doric Order beneath; but the Ornaments are not yet quite finished. Here you come into the Ruë de la Harp, and so you may go on to the College of   

The SORBONNE.  
THis beautiful House requires to be treated of with a particular application, in regard it is one of the principal Ornaments of Paris, as well for the great reputation of those Learned Men which come from hence, as for the beauty of the Architecture in its buildings. Cardinal de Richelieu beautified it as we see it at present. Before that it was but an old College consisting of very mean building, yet was it however a place of mighty great Reputation. It was first Founded by Robert de Sorbonne, Almoner to St. Lewis, who furnished him with means wherewith to perform the Work, as appears by the following Inscription in the Church, graved on a Brass plate.  LUDOVICUS REX FRANCO RUM, SUB QUO FUNDATA FUIT DOMUS SORBONAE. CIRCA ANNUM DOMINI. 
 M CCLII. Lewis King of France, by whose Favour this House of the Sorbonne was Founded about the Year of our Lord M CCLII. 
The Cardinal de Richelieu, who took all occasions to Immortalize his Name, caused this College to be Rebuilt, and spared no Costs to make it truly magnificent. For this purpose he employed the Sieur Mercier an able Architect, who after some Years time brought the work almost to the point of perfection as we see it; however it was not quite finished by him, for he died before he could give it his last Hand. That which we are first to observe is the square place before the Church Door, and hath a Passage into the Ruë de la Harp. This place is, in truth, not large, by reason of some Houses built before it, belonging to the College des Tresoriers, however this hinders not but that it is very handsome. On both hands it is fronted with very fair Houses. On one hand is a great Body of Lodgings stone built of Two Stories high, in Bossage Rustic; and here is the Divinity School for those Scholars who come from abroad to hear the Lectures which are made here by Six Doctors, Three in the Morning and Three in the Afternoon, who change from hour to hour. This School is great and high, and it is sometimes made use of when a Thesis is maintained by some Person of Quality. On the Right Hand in this Court is the Chapel belonging to the College of Clugni. It takes up almost one side of this Court, and makes no unhandsome Show, although it be of Gothick building; but gives the Beholder occasion to observe with pleasure, the difference between that gross and Rustic sort of building in the Ages past, and the regular and studied manner now used in this. As you enter into this open place or Court, and cast your Eyes upon the Portal of the Church, you cannot desire a finer object. The proportions are so true, and the points of the view so well contrived, that the distant parts of this Edifice seem to stand over the Portal, and to be placed in the standing where they are, to serve for a greater Ornament to the Front. The Dome is none of the highest. It is accompanied like that of Val de Grace, with Four little ones, with Statues, with bands of Lead gilt, and with a Balustrade of Iron about the little Lantern which is on the top of all the work. All these different things do agree so well one with another, that one cannot wish to see a more beautiful piece of Architecture. The Portal of the Church consists of Two orders of Pillars, Corinthian, and Composite. The second Story are only Pilasters. Both above and below, between the Pillars, are Niches, in which are placed Statues of very good Workmanship; as also are those on the outside, and those within, between the Corinthian Pilasters that support the Roof. The inside of the Church is but small, and is not altogether so light as it might have been; however, all things there are well disposed: The Pavement is of Marble: The Dome is very well painted, and so are the Four Fathers of the Church which are between the Arcades that sustain it; these are in Fresquo, and of colours very shining. The great Altar is not yet begun; but doubtless it will be magnificent, if they follow the designs which are shown: It is to be all of Marble, composed of Six great Pillars of Jasper, with their Capitals and other Ornaments gilded. The lesser Altars, which are already finished, do promise, that if the great Altar be of the same gust, one cannot see any thing more delicate. The Altar of the Virgin was finished not long ago; it is of white Marble, with Ornaments of Brass gilt, which show admirably. From hence we ought to go into the inward parts of the House, in the midst of which is a square Court encompassed about with Buildings, part of which are higher than the rest, which gives an air of Grandeur and Majesty to the Portico of the Church. As you see it on this side, hardly can any thing appear better: At the bottom of this Court it appears raised upon Fifteen steps, and consists of ten great Corinthian Pillars, distant from the building more than Six Foot: These Pillars support a Fronton in which are the Arms of Cardinal de Richelieu, with two Statues on each side. On the Frieze you read this Inscription:  ARMANDUS JOANNES CARD. DUX DE RICHELIEU, SORBONAE PROVISOR, AEDIFICAVIT DOMUM ET EXALTAVIT TEMPLUM SANCTUM DOMINO. 
 M. DC. XLII. Armand John, Cardinal and Duke of Richelieu, Curator of the Sorbonne, built this House, and erected a Holy Temple to the lord 
 M. DC. XLII. 
Under this beautiful Portico you see the Door into the Church, which is of the same disposition with that of the Rotundae in Rome: The Architect has imitated it as near as he could. All the Apartments about this Court are inhabited by the Doctors of this House, who have a particular right to dwell here. Some of these Doctors have very pretty Libraries of their own, but these are not so easy to be seen as the great Library which is common to all the House, where all the Doctor's study. It is very long and very high, and runs over the head of two great ground Rooms, in which the Sorbonnists maintain their Theses and Disputations. M. le Masle, Prior des Roches, and Secretary to Cardinal de Richelieu, gave the greatest part of the Books you see here, which are very good ones. Monsieur the Cardinal gave his also, among which are some very rare Manuscripts, distinguished from others by his Arms on the Covers; among the rest, there is one of Titus Livius in two great Folio Volumes, written in Parchment, it is of an old Translation into French about the Reign of Charles the Fifth, adorned with Mineatures at the beginning of every Chapter, and with Flourishes in the Margin, which are curiously Painted with that delicate Gold colour, the secret of which has been lost for these two last Ages, it having been formerly used as an ordinary Colour, and is of such an admirable brightness that it never sullies. Besides this there are many other very rare Manuscripts in one of the Presses at the end, on that side next the Chimney, most of them bound in red Turkey Leather. In this Library are a greater number of Divinity Books than of any other sort. Besides you may may see here a great quantity of Bibles of different sorts, which have been Collected together with great care. At each end there is a Chimney, over which are placed the Pictures of Monsieur the Cardinal in his Ceremonious habit, and of Monsieur le Masle, both in their full length; over that next the door is a Bust of the Cardinal, in Brass, wrought by the Sieur Varin, which came from among the Goods of the Duchess of Aiguillon, who after her death bequeathed this, with other Goods, to this House, she having had the use of them during her Life, by the Will of the Cardinal de Richelieu her Uncle. There is also another lesser Library in a private place of the House, but it contains only those Books of which there has happened to be two of a sort in the great Library, or such as the other Library cannot hold, in regard the number does increase daily, because most Authors present their Works here. The King himself hath presented to this place all the curious Prints which he has caused to be graved, of which there are four or five great Volumes in Folio, neatly bound, which are the Carousel, the Tapestries, the curious Dissections which have been made at the Academy of Sciences, and some others; in such sort as this Library ought to be esteemed as one of the best and most numerous that can be seen, tho' it be not yet quite perfected. But it is with this as with others which are in greater esteem, it being almost impossible to render any one Library complete, because of the difficulty of recovering some scarce Books, which oftentimes make the chief beauty of a▪ Library, and which cannot be met with without mighty pains. Besides since Printing, the number of Books is so increased, and there are so many published in all parts of the World, that all cannot be had.  
Over the Church Door, on that side next the Place is the following Inscription:  DEO OPT. MAX. 
 ARMANDUS CARDINALIS DE 
 RICHELIEU. To Almighty God, 
 Armand Cardinal of Richelieu. 
After you have seen the most Remarkable things in the Sorbonne, you pass forward in the Rüe de la Harp; turning back again through the open place before the Church, you come next to  
The College d'Harcour, one of the best of the University, in which they keep Exercise for the lower Schools, which are full of Pensioners, and such as come from abroad. The Gate is fair and of a very regular design, it is Vault fashion, adorned with Bossages, with a great Cornish, and an Attic over that. If they had contrived a Court before it, it would have appeared with more advantage.  
As you descend lower you pass by the Colleges of Justice, of Baïeux, of Narbonne, and that of Séez, in which the Schools have been laid down for some years past.  
Lower is the Church of St. Cosmus, in which there is nothing remarkable unless it be the Epitaph of Monsieur Dupuy, so well known to all Men of Learning. The House of St. Cosmue stands near this Church, in which House the Surgeons do ordinarily meet to make their Dissections in relation to the Anatomy of humane Bodies, upon which sometimes they make Learned Lectures.  
Over against the Rüe de Sorbonne, in the Rüe de Mathurins, stands the Hôtel de Cluni, belonging to the Abbot of that name. This Hôtel was formerly called the Palais des Termes, because of some old Ruins here remaining of the Thermae or Baths, as some thought, of the Emperor Julian the Apostate. And you ought not to neglect going for this purpose to a Neighbouring House in the Rüe de la Harp, at the sign of the Iron-Cross, where the Messenger of Chartres lodges; you will see there several old Arches, which argue great Antiquity, and within them a kind of Hall whose Roof is very high, and contrived without cordon's; this is very likely to have been used for some profane Temple. The three Niches in the South Wall sorve to support this Conjecture, in regard they might have been so contrived for Statues, but we cannot determine any thing, and the silence of Historians in this matter leaves People at Liberty to make what Conjectures they please. The other parts are very well built, and assure us it was heretofore some great House. The Roof is so strong that they have laid upon it so much Earth as to make a little Garden, in which are Flowers and small Trees growing; and those who dwell in the Hôtel de Cluni, come and walk here as on a Tarrass made on purpose.  
This is all that is to be seen in this Street. Further on, and at the end of the Rüe de la vielle Bouclerie, which determines at the little open place before the Pont St. Michael, near to a House which almost makes the very Corner of the Street, you may observe a great stone, which serves for a Boundary, upon which is cut after an ugly fashion the Figure of a Man; but as ill as it is one may easily distinguish the Head. Historians tell us, That this is the representation of one called John le Clerc, a Locksmith by trade, and Porter of the Gate de Bussi; who in the time of those Troubles which happened in the Reign of Charles the Sixth, after the Parisians had expelled the Burgundians out of this City, where they had committed a thousand Disorders, had the Treachery to open to them that Gate in the night time, which put the Burgesses into an Alarm. After all these troubles were over, the Parisians intending a revenge upon the Author of them, and not able to apprehend his person, he being fled, they caused his Esfigies to be made in stone, and by Sentence of the Provost of Paris, all the Inhabitants were ordered to cast something in his Face, in detestation of his Treason, and this was accordingly executed. Since that time this Statue has been removed to this place to keep off the Wheels of Coaches and Carts, from injuring the House where it stands. Turning on the left Hand you enter into  
The Street of St. Andrew des Arcs. The Parish Church which gives name to this Street is considerable for several things, which the Curious will meet with in it. It was formerly but a small Chapel, and stood in the middle of a Field, planted with Vines or Fruit-Trees, belonging to the Monks of St. german des Prez. But all these things have been altered a long time. Some think that this Church is called St. Andrew des Arcs, by reason of some old Arches that were hereabouts. The building itself hath nothing singular, but you ought not to neglect to go into this Church to see the Tombs of several Famous persons; such were Messieurs de Thou, whose Monuments are in the Chapel of St. Christopher, which they built from the Ground. The name of these great Men hath attained so great veneration among the Learned, that most of them make no difficulty to say, That France never produced more Illustrious Persons. And the History which was writ by one of them, is looked upon as the very Model and best thing of the kind in these last Ages. It is writ in Latin, which has occasioned Strangers not only to read it, but to have so great an esteem for it, that they apply themselves to this Historian more than any. In this Chapel you may see a Bust of Monsieur de Thou in Marble, with his Epitaph, which recites at large the great Employments which he enjoyed.  D. O. M. 
 Christophoro Thuano Augus. F. Jac. Equiti, qui omnib. Toga munerib. summa cum eruditionis, integritatis, prudentiae laude perfunctus, amplissimosque honores sub Franc. I. Henric. II. Regib. consecutus, Senatus Paris. Praeses deinde Princeps sacri Consistorii Consiliarius, mox Henr. tunc Aurel. ac demum Franc. Andeg. D. Cancellarius: Tandem cum de Judiciario ordine emendando questura Regno fraudib. ac rapinis vindicando, & Scholar. disciplina restituenda cogitaret, nulla inclinatae aetatis incommoda anteà expertus, ex improvisa febri decessit. 
 UXOR LIBERIQUE MOER. P. 
 VIXIT ANN. LXXIV. D. 5. 
 OBIIT ANNO SALUTIS 1582 CALEND. 
 NOVEMB. Sacred to Almighty God. 
 To the Memory of Christopher de Thou, Knight, the Brother of James, who having passed through all the Offices of the Long-Robe, with the commendation of his Learning, Honesty and Prudence, and having arrived to very great Honours under Francis the First, and Henry the Second Kings of France: Being Precedent of the Parliament at Paris; after that chief Counsellor of the Holy Consistory, and then Chancellor to Henry Duke of Orleans, and at last to Francis Duke of Anjou. At length when he designed to correct the Courts of Justice, to deliver the Revenue of the Kingdom from Cheats and Defalcations, and to restore the Discipline of the Universities, having perceived in himself none of the inconveniencies of old Age, he died suddenly of a Fever. 
 His Wife and Children, with much Sorrow, erected this. 
 He lived 74. Years and 5. Days. 
 He died in the Year of Salvation 1582. on the Calends of November. 
You may also read in the same Chapel the Epitaph of his Eldest Son, and of several other persons of this Family who are here interred.  
In St. Anthony's Chapel, near this, are the Tombs of several Ancestors of the Chancellor Seguier, to whom France owes a great part of her Renown in Learning. These Illustrious Fathers of a Son no way degenerating, were of the same name with him, Peter Seguier, and did execute in their times the principal Charges in Parliament, as may be seen by the Inscriptions in this Chapel.  
On the same Church you may read the Epitaph of the Princess of Conti, who deceased in the Year 1668. and whose Piety is still Reverend in the Eyes of the whole World. This is in the Choir on one side of the high Altar. Upon the Monument is placed a handsome Figure of White Marble representing Hope Afflicted: it was wrought by M. Girardon. Fellow the Figure is this Inscription:  A LA GLOIRE DE DIEU, 
 ET A LA MEMOIRE ETERNELLE 
 D'ANNE-MARIE MARTINOZZY, 
 PRINCESS DE CONTY. 
 Qui detrompée du monde dés l'âge de XIX, ans, vendit ses pierreries pour nourrir pendant la famine the 1662. les pavures de Berry, de Campagne, & de Picardy, pratiqua toutes les austeritez que sa santé put soussrir, demeura veuve à l'âge de XXIX. ans, consacra le reste de sa vie à élever en Princes Chretiens les Princes ses Enfans, & à maintenir les Loix temporelles & ecclesiastics dans ses Terres, see reduisit à une dépence tres-modeste, restitua tous les biens dont l'acquisition lui fut suspecte jusqu' à la somme de D. CCC, mille liures, distribua toute son épargne aux Pavures, dans ses Terres & dans toutes les parties da Monde, & passa soudainement à l'éternité aprés XVL. ans de perseverance, le IU. Feurier M. DC. LXXII. âgée de XXXVI. ans. 
 Priez Dieu pour elle. 
 LOVIS ARMAND DE BOURBON, PRINCE DE CONTI, ET FANCOISLOUIS DE BOURBON, PRINCE DE LA ROCHE-SUR-YON, ses Enfans ont posé ce Monument. To the Glory of God, 
 And the Eternal Memory of 
 ANNA-MARIA MARTINOZZY, 
 Princess of CONTY; 
 Who being undeceived and weaned from the World at the Age of Nineteen Years, sold her Jewels in the Famine 1662. for the relief of the Poor in Berry, Champagne and Picardy, practised all the Austerities which a Religious and Holy Life can endure; became a Widow at the Age of 29. Years, and consecrated the rest of her Life, to the Education of her Sons like true Christian Princes: and to the maintaining the Laws Temporal and Ecclesiastic in her Lands, reduced herself to a mean expense, restored all the Goods she had, which were any ways suspected by her to be unjustly gotten, to the Sum of Eight hundred thousand Livres, distributed all the Overplus of her Revenue to the Poor in her Lands, and indeed in all parts of the World, and after Sixteen Years of perseverance, passed suddenly to Eternity on the Fourth of February, M. D C. LXXII. Aged Thirty six Years. 
 Pray to God for her. 
 Lewis Armand de Bourbon, Prince of Conti, and Francois-lovis de Bourbon, Prince de la Roche-Sur-Yon, her Sons raised this Monument. 
In all this Quarter there is nothing considerable but only the Hôtel de Thou, where formerly lived the Famous persons of that Name, who also built it. The Famous Library, of which we formerly made mention, and which Monsieur de Menars purchased some Years ago, did for a long time remain in this House.  
The Hôtel de Megrigni is not far off; this is also in the Rüe des Poitevins. This last is built with much regularity; and though the Apartments are not very spacious, yet are they convenient.  
In the Rüe Haute-Feüille, at the further end next the Cordeliers, stands the College of the Premonstrantes. In this College the Religious of that Order study in the way, to attain their degrees in the University. The Church hath been considerably repaired of late Years by the care of Monsieur Colbert, Abbot, and General of this Order, who hath caused it to be adorned within, throughout, with a handsome Wainscot.   

The Convent of Cordeliers.  
THis Monastery was built about the Year 1217. in the Pontificate of Pope Honorius the III. while St. Francis was yet living at Assisium in Italy. Some of the Religious Men of the new Order, which that great Saint did institute, came into France; the first who arrived at Paris were Lodged in the Houses of certain Burgesses; but afterwards at the Solicitation of the forementioned Pope, who writ to William then Bishop of this City in their behalf, they were taken notice of; and in the Year 1230. Eudo, Abbot of St german des Prez, gave them the place where they now inhabit at this day. The Kings of France did after this become great Benefactors to them, St. Lewis gave more than all; he caused their Church to be built, not as we see it at present, but as it was before the Fire which happened here in the Year 1580. and reduced all into Ashes, and part also of the Convent, ruining many Marble Tombs of several Princes and Princesses of the Blood-Royal, which then stood in the Choir, but can hardly now be remembered. However according to the report of Giles Corozet, these were the Principal; namely, that of Mary Queen of France, Wife of Philip the hardy, Son of St. Lewis; of Jane Queen of France and Navarre, Wife of Philip the Fair, and Foundress of the College of Navarre, as we have already said; the Heart of Philip the Long, and others whom it would be to no purpose to mention. The Body of the Cordeliers is one of the most numerous of all Paris. There are always here resident a great number of Students, who come hither from divers parts of the Kingdom in order to take their Degrees of Doctor in Divinity, which makes them considerable among themselves. We have seen very great Men come from this House; among others Nicholas de Lira, esteemed the most knowing of his Age in the Tongues, but more especially in Divinity; and John Scot, surnamed Doctor Subtilis, who through his profound Science hath raised a Singular Tenent taught and read in their Schools, which notwithstanding is founded on the Principles of Aristotle. The only Curiosity to be observed in the Convent of these Fathers, is their new Cloister which contains near a hundred Chambers all very neat and very lightsome, it is Square, and in the middle is a small Garden adorned with a Parterre and a Fountain. The Four Coridors or Walks, which compose this Cloister, are vaulted and adorned with the Arms of those pious Persons, who did contribute to the Charges of the Building, which were not small. The Refectory, the Chapterhouse and the Library are worth seeing; as for the Church it hath nothing Curious. There are in it two famous Brotherhoods, one of the Pilgrims of Jerusalem, and the other of the third Order of St. Francis, who have here their several Chapels. As you go forth you ought to observe the Statue of St. Lewis, over the Door, which Antiquaries think to be one of the likest to that great King that we have.  
This Quarter hath been of late time much improved and beautified: they have made two new Streets that go into the Fossez of the Hôtel de Conde. In that next the Convent of the Cordeli●rs is contrived a little place (or open Court) before the Church door, which is not inconvenient: this Street is called Ruë de l'Observance, and the other Ruë de Tourain, because of the adjoining Hôtel de Tours.  
Near this place did formerly stand the Porte Saint german, which some years ago was pulled down. In the place of which is erected a Fountain, with this Inscription:  
URNAM NYMPHA GERENS DOMINAM TENDEBAT IN URBEM,  
HIC STETIT, ET LARGAS LAETA PROFUDIT AQUAS.  1675. 
The Nymph was hastening with her Urn to Town:  
Here she stood still, and joyful poured it down.  1675.  

THE FAUX-BOURG SAINT german.  
SInce the taking down of the four Gates which divided this Faux-bourg from the rest of Paris, it hath been called The Quarter of St. german 's;  
And doubtless this is the fairest and largest of all the other Quarters, on the account of its extent, the number of its fair Houses, and the quantity of its Inhabitants: on those accounts this one Faux-bourg may be compared with some great Towns in Europe, which are much talked of, according to the Opinion of Strangers themselves; to whom the dwellings here appear so pleasing, that they prefer this part of the Town to all the rest of Paris: and they have reason for so doing, since all things abound here, and the Air is very pure, the Houses being divided from one another by several Gardens. Besides other advantages, all sorts of Exercises are taught here; and perhaps there is not in the whole World any one Town in which one may reckon no less than Six Academies, as you may in this Quarter; filled, for the most part, with all the illustrious Youth of France and Germany; who come hither to learn all things that can make a Gentleman accomplished and capable of gaining Reputation in the World. Sometimes in one Winter there has been reckoned here Twelve Foreign Princes, and more than Three hundred Earls and Barons, not counting a much greater number of ordinary Gentlemen, whom the reputation of France draws hither with a mighty desire to learn our Language, and those Exercises which are no where taught in their parts with equal perfection. The Six Academics bearing the names of the Six principal Riding-Masters who Teach at them, are, 

Monsieur Coulon, near Saint Sulpice.  
M. Bernardi, near the Hôtel de Cond●.  
M. the Long-prect, at the end of the Ru● St. Margurriie.  
M. de Rocfort, in the Ruë de l'Vniversity.  
M. de Vandeüil, in the Rüe de Seine.  
M.— On the Fossez de Monsieur le Prince.    
This Quarter takes its Name from the Abbey Royal of St. german des Prez in the midst of it, which is one of the Ancientest and Richest of the Kingdom. Of which we must speak in a particular manner.   

The Abbey of St. german des Prez.  
KIng Childebert, Son of the Great Clovis was the Founder. Monsieur de Mezeray reports the particulars of the Foundation, and tells us, That that King being in Spain in the year 543. in a War against the Visigoths, he laid Siege to the Town of Sarragossa in which they were refuged: the Inhabitants finding themselves severely pressed by the French, and thinking in imitation of the ancient Romans, to move their Enemies by some surprising Action, they concluded to make a Procession about their Walls, in which they carried the Coat and other Relics of St. Vincent. At this sight Childebert was so effectively concerned, that he yielded so far, that he was contented to depart with certain Presents which the Bishop made him, among other things that Coat, and those Relics of St. Vincent, which he brought with him to Paris, and to the honour of them built the Church, of which we are now about to speak.  
This Abbey hath had several Names; it was sometime called St. Croix, because of a piece of that Holy Wood placed here among the other Relics which he brought with him: at present it bears the name of St. german, who was Abbot here, and Bishop of Paris, and is here interred. On his Festival day, which is the 28th of May, they expose to public view his Shrine, which is of Silver gilt, adorned with a great quantity of Precious Stones: It is of a Gothick kind of Work, but as curious and handsome as one can see. All that remains of Childebert's Building is the principal Gate at the end of the Church, and the great Steeple over it, which appear very ancient. The Statues of the Kings and Queens which are on the sides of this Gate, are of such a design as discovers that in that Age the Gust of good Sculpture was not known; for we can hardly distinguish whether the Statues represent Men or Women. The Tomb of the aforementioned King is in the middle of the Choir, raised about two foot and an half, with some Inscriptions added to it when they removed it hither from St. Germain's Chapel, where it formerly was behind the Quire. This translation happened about thirty or forty years ago, when the Church was Repaired and Beautified as it now is. At the same time they made over it a Vault of Stone instead of one of Wainscot as was before, and adorned the Pillars that supported it with Corinthian Capitals. This Church is not looked upon at present, as any Curiosity, yet is the Disposition of its parts well enough. The Great Altar is in the middle of the Croisée; and so contrived, that one may go round it: In the forepart of this Altar is a Table of Silver gilt, which is a great Ornament, and is showed only on Festival Days. It is adorned with the Figures of the Apostles, and a Crucifix in the middle, of an ancient sort of Work, not unhandsome. This was the Gift of William, Abbot of this House▪ whose Body was found entire not long ago, tho' he had been buried several Ages. The Choir where the Religious sing is behind, in which their Stalls or Seats are of a very handsome Workmanship. At the Feet of Childebert's Tomb you may read the following Epitaph of Monsieur the Duke of Verneüil, natural Son of Henry the Fourth, who before he married with the Duchess of Sally, was Bishop of Metz and Abbot of St Germains. The Epitaph was made by the Learned Dom. Jean Mabillon.  SERENISSIMO PRINCIPI 
 HENRICO BORBONIO, 
 DUCIVERNOLIENSI, 
 Coj●s COR HOC LOCO POSITUM EST, 
 OPTIMO QUONDAM PATRONO SUO 
 BENEDICTINA RELIGIO, 
 QUAM VIVENS SEMPER IN CORDE HABUIT, 
 CUI MORIENS COR SUUM COMMENDAVIT, 
 HUNC TITULUM P. 
 ANNO M. D●. LXXXII. To the Illustrious Prince 
 Henry of Bourbon, Duke of Vernevil, 
 Whose Heart is here placed, 
 To their excellent Patron, 
 The Religious of St. Benedict, 
 Whom living he had always in his heart, 
 To whom dying he bequeathed his heart, 
 placed this Epitaph. 
 In the Year, M. D●. LXXXII. 
Some time since, here hath also been interred near this Monument, Monsieur the Comte de Vexin, naturalised Son of France, over whose Body is this other Inscription.  D. O. M. 
 EXPECTAT RESURRECTIONEM, 
 QUAM FIRMA SUPRA AETATEM FIDE 
 SPERAVIT, 
 SERENISSIMUS PRINCEPS 
 LUDOVICUS CAESAR 
 BORBONIUS, 
 COMES VELIOCASSIUM, 
 LUDOVICI MAGNI FILIUS. 
 QUI CONSUMMATUS IN BREVI 
 EXPLEVIT TEMPORA MULTA. 
 VIXIT 
 ANNOS X. MENSES VI DIES XXII. 
 OBIIT 
 DIE X. JANUARII ANNI M. DC. LXXXIII. 
 RAPTUS EST 
 NE MALITIA MUTARET INTELLECTUM 
 Ejus, 
 UT VERO AMANTISSIMI FILII PERENNET 
 MEMORIA, 
 LUDOVICUS MAGNUS 
 ANNIVERSARIUM SOLEMN 
 CUM PRIVATIS MISSIS DECEM 
 INSTITUIT. Sacred to Almighty God. 
 Here lies expecting the Resurrection, 
 Which he hoped for with a Faith beyond his Age, 
 The Illustrious Prince 
 Lewis Caesar of Bourbon, 
 Count of Vexin, Son of Lewis the Great. 
 
 Who being quickly accomplished, finished a great Age 
 in a very short time. He lived X. years, 
 VI months, and XXII days. 
 He died the Tenth of January, in the Year 
 M. DC. LXXXIII. 
 He was taken away that he might not be injured by 
 the iniquity of the times; but that his 
 memory might be immortal. 
 Lewis the Great 
 Appointed a solemn Anniversary for him, with ten 
 private Masses. 
On each side of the great Altar are three Tombs, which belong to certain Kings of the first Race, namely that of Chilperic, with this Inscription on the edges in ancient Letters:  REX CHILPERICUS HOC TEGITUR LAPIDE. Under this Stone King Chilperic lies interred. 
That of Queen Fredegonde, which is composed of a kind of Mosaic, of pieces laid in with Veins of Brass couched in the Stone. This Queen is represented holding in her hand a Sceptre with a double Flower de Lis at the end of it, which makes one believe that in those ancient times the Flowers de Lis were in use; the Crown on her Head may further authorize this Opinion. She deceased at Paris in the year 601. Clotaire second Son of Childeric the Second, and of his Wife Fredegonde, with his Wife Bertrude are also here interred: so likewise are Childeric the Second, and his Wife. This King was Son of Clovis the Second, who was murdered in hunting in the Woods of Bondis, by a Gentleman of Liege called Bodile, whom he had caused dishonourably to be whipped, not respecting his quality.  
Before the Normans and Danes ruin'd this Church, here were many other Monuments of famous persons whose memory now is loft. The Kings of the First Race did affect to be buried here, in like manner as those of the second and third Races made choice▪ of St. Denis for the same purpose. They have lately built here two very handsome Chapels of the same Symmetry, in the two Wings of the Church: they are adorned with Composite Pillars of Marble veined, with Pedestals of the same, so also the Frise. That on the right hand is dedicated to St. Margaret, whose Girdle these Fathers keep here; and Women with Child, who have a very great devotion to this Chapel, are usually girded with it. The Tomb belonging to some of the family of Castelan is over against this Chapel, and is of the design of M. Girardon.  
The other Chapel is dedicated to St. Casimir, King of Poland, Patron of King Casimir, who died here in France, Abbot of this Abbey, and whose heart is under the Monument, which stands on one side of this Chapel. This King is represented kneeling, in white Marble, apparelled in his Royal Robes, and offering his Crown and Sceptre to God, on a Tomb of black Marble, supported with a great Pedestal; in the fore part of which is placed a Bas-relief in Brass, representing a victory by him gained over the Turks. This Monument is one of the finest that can be seen, and one can hardly meet with the like. A Lay Brother of this House named Brother Jean Thibaut, who passes for one of the most able men that are in these Works, did erect it. On each side are represented Captive Turks in Chains, sitting on heaps of Arms, in manner of Trophies. The Epitaph was written by Father Delfau, one of the Monks of this Abbey, and is as follows:  AETERNAE MEMORIAE 
 REGIS ORTHODOXI. 
 HEIC 
 POST EMENSOS VIRTUTIS 
 AC GLORIAE GRADUS OMNES 
 QUIESCIT NOBILI SUI PARTE 
 JOHANNES 
 CASIMIRUS 
 POLONIAE 
 AC SUECIAE REX; 
 ALTO E JAGELLONIDUM SANGUINE, 
 FAMILIA VASATENSI 
 POSTREMUS, 
 QUIA SUMMUS 
 LITTERIS, ARMIS, PIETATE. 
 MULTARUM GENTIUM LINGUAS 
 ADDIDIT, QUO ILLAS PROPENSIUS SIBI 
 DEVINCIRET. 
 SEPTEMDECIM PROELIIS COLLATIS 
 CUM HOSTE SIGNIS 
 TOTIDEM UNO MINUS VICIT. 
 SEMPER INVICTUS. 
 MOSCOVITAS, SUECOS, BRANDEBURGENSES, 
 TARTAROS, GERMANOS 
 ARMIS; COSACOES, ALIOSQUE REBELS 
 GRATIA, AC BENEFICIIS 
 EXPUGNAVIT, 
 VICTORIA REGEM EIS SE PRAEBENS 
 CLEMENTIA PATREM. 
 DENIQUE TOTIS VIGINII 
 IMPERII ANNIS, 
 FORTUNAM VIRTUTE VINCENS, 
 AULAMHABUIT IN CASTRIS, 
 PALATIA 
 IN TENTORIIS, 
 SPECTACULA 
 IN TRIUMPHIS. 
 LIBEROS EX LEGITIMO CONNUBIO SUSCEPIT, QUEIS POSTEA ORBATUS EST, NE SI SE MAJOREM RELIQUISSET, NON ESSET IPSE MAXIMUS, SIN MINOREM, STIRPS DEGENERARET, PAR EI AD FORTITUDINEM RELIGIO FUIT, 
 NEC SEGNIUS COELO MILITAVIT, 
 QUAM SOLO.. 
 HINC EXTRUCTA MONASTERIA ET NOSOCOMIA VARSAVIAE, 
 CALVINIA NORUM FANA IN LITHUANIA EXCISA, 
 SOCINIANI REGNO PULSI, NE 
 CASIMIRUM HABERENT REGEM, 
 QUI CHRISTUM DEUM NON 
 HABERENT. 
 SENATUS A VARIIS: ECTIS AD 
 CATHOLICAE FIDEI COMMUNIONEM 
 ADDUC US, 
 UT ECCLESIAE LEGIBUS 
 CONTINERENTUR, 
 QUI JURA POPULIS DICERENT 
 UNDE ILLI PRAECLARUM 
 ORTHODOXI NOMEN 
 AB ALEXANDRO VII. 
 INDITUM. 
 HUMANAE DENIQUE GLORIAE 
 FASTIGIUM PRAETERGRESSUS, 
 CUM NIHIL PRAECLARIUS AGERE 
 POSSET, 
 IMPERIUM SPONTE ABDICAVIT ANNO M. DC. LXVIII. 
 TUM PORRO LACRYMAE, QUAS NULLI 
 REGNANS EXCUSSERAT, 
 OMNIUM OCULIS MANARUNT, 
 QUI ABEUNTEM REGEM, NON SECUS 
 ATQUE OBEUNTEM PATREM, 
 LUXERE. 
 VITAE RELIQUUM IN PIETATIS 
 OFFICIIS CUM EXEGISSET, 
 TANDEM AUDITA KAMENECIAE 
 EXPUGNATIONE, NE TANTAE CLADI SUPERESSET, 
 CARITATE PATRIAE 
 VULNERATUS OCCUBUIT 
 XVII. KAL. JAN. M. DC. LXXII. 
 REGIUM COR MONACHIS Hujus 
 COENO●II, CUI ABBAS PRAEFUERAT, 
 AMORIS PIGNUS RELIQUIT: QUOD 
 ILLI ISTHOC TUMULO MOERENTES CONDIDERUNT. To the Eternal Memory of the Orthodox King. 
 Here 
 After having passed through all the degrees 
 Of Virtue and of Glory, 
 Rests in a noble part of himself. 
 John Casimire 
 King of Poland and Sweedland; 
 Of the Illustrious Blood of the jagellonides, 
 And of the Vasatensian Family 
 The last; 
 Because the greatest 
 In Learning, Arms and Piety. 
 He learned the Languages of many Nations, 
 That he might the more readily oblige them. 
 Having fought Seventeen set Battles, 
 He Conquered in all but one, 
 Always invincible. 
 The Muscovites, swedes, Brandeburgers, 
 Tartars, Germains 
 He Conquered by Arms; 
 The Cossacks, and other Rebels 
 By Favour and Benefits: 
 By his Victory, showing himself their King, 
 And by his Clemency their Father. 
 He had his Court in his Camp, 
 His Palaces 
 In his Tents, 
 And his Shows 
 In his Triumphs. 
 He had Children in lawful Wedlock, 
 Of which he was afterwards deprived, 
 Lest, if he should leave behind him a greater than Himself, 
 He himself should not be the greatest; 
 But if a less, his race should degenerate. 
 His Religion was equal to his Valour, 
 Nor did he sight less for the next World Than for this. 
 Hence were Monasteries and Hospitals Built at Warsaw. 
 The Temples of the Calvinists 
 Destroyed in Lithuania; 
 The Socinians driven out of the Kingdom, 
 That none might have Casimir 
 For their King, 
 Who would not have Christ 
 For their God. 
 The Senate from Various Sects 
 Was reduced to the Communion 
 Of the Catholic Faith, 
 That they might obey the Laws of the Church, 
 Who made Laws for the People. 
 Hence was the famous Title of 
 ORTHODOX, 
 Given him by Alexander the Seventh. 
 Finally, having outgone 
 The highest pitch of Humane Glory, 
 When he could do nothing more illustrious, 
 He willingly laid down his Crown 
 In the Year M. DC. LXVIII. 
 And then those Tears 
 Which his Reign had never extorted from any, 
 Flowed from the Eyes of all, 
 Who Bewailed the Departure of their King, 
 As it were the Death of their Father. 
 When he had spent the residue of his Life in the Offices of Piety 
 At length hearing of the loss of Caminiec, 
 That he might not outlive so great a Calamity, 
 Being wounded with the Love of his Country; 
 He died 
 The XVII of the Calends of January, 
 M. DC. LXXII. 
 His Royal Heart he left to the Monks of This Monastery, 
 Of which he had been Abbot, 
 As a Pledge of his Love; 
 Which they lamenting enclosed 
 In this Tomb. 
In one of the Chapels behind the Ouire, you may further observe two Tombs of Marble belonging to two of the House of Douglas, one of the principal Families in Scotland.  
Having seen these things, there remains nothing more of singular note in the Church. On Festival Days the divine Office is here Celebrated with great Pomp and Majesty, and there is scarce any Company of Regulars who perform better. The Order of St. Benet hath been in the Possession of this House, ever since it was first Founded by King Childebert. And the Church, according to the opinion of some Historians, stands in the same place where was formerly a Temple dedicated to the Goddess Isis, whose Statue remained here till the last Age; at which time an old Wom●n being seen saying her Prayers before it, it was by order of the Superiors removed out of the Church, and broken to pieces.  
In the inward parts of this Convent the Refectory is worth seeing, which is great, and one of the fairest of the Kingdom. It hath lights on both sides: The Glass of which is very handsome, tho' old. At the end of this Room is a Staircase that leads up to the great Dortor: which Staircase is a hardy piece of Building. And you must not neglect to visit the Chapel of our Lady; behind which is something of the same design with the Holy Chapel at the Palais. Report says, That both were built by the same Architect, who lies buried here.  
But without tarrying long in viewing these things, you ought to go to the Library, which takes up all the upper Room of that Arm of the Cloister next the Church. It is, in truth, none of the fullest, but in recompense of that, all the Books are the choicest and of the best Editions that can be met with. In the last Age, when there was not such plenty of Libraries as at present, this here, was esteemed the principal Library of Paris. And at this day, if it doth not continue all out of the same reputation for Printed Books, yet for Manuscripts none will dispute the precedency, of which we can no where meet with so great a Quantity nor such Choice ones, unless it be in the King's Library. These Manuscripts are kept at the further end, in a little Chamber by themselves; which Room is full of them from the top to the bottom. Here are some of all Subjects, but chiefly of Religion; by means of which great Lights, several faults of Printers and ill Copiers have been discovered and amended. In a little Press in the great Library, they preserve several Volumes more choice and rare than the rest; amongst which is one called The Psalter of St. german; it being supposed to have been used by that Saint, who lived about the Year 560. in the Reign of Childebert, King of France, and Justinian, Emperor in the East. Formerly this Book was kept in the Sacristy, among the Relics; but in regard it was so often desired to be seen by curious persons, it was removed hither: It is written in Letters of Gold and Silver, upon a Purple coloured Velom; and contains all the Psalms of David. There is also in the same place a very ancient Missal, which according to all appearance, is more than 900. Years old: Certain Tablets of the Ancients, made of small Board's of Cedar, with a kind of Wax or Varnish finely spread over them, upon which they writ with their Style (or Steel Bodkin); and several other singularities of such sort, which deserve to be considered; above all, one great Volume, full of Attestations of the Belief of several Greek Bishops, touching Transubstantiation: Which Attestations the Learned M. Arnauld, with much pains, procured from Constantinople, by the means of Monsieur de Nointel, Ambassador from France to the Port, for Authorities against those of the pretended Reformed Religion, who maintained that the Greek Church was of their Opinion.  
Having said thus much of the Library, the Reader will not be displeased if I give some account of those Excellent Works, which the Learned Monks of this House have lately published; of which the most useful and most considerable is St. Augustin's Works, which they have interpreted and corrected according to the most ancient and authentic Manuscripts in all the Libraries in Europe, of which they have had an account. We have already received five great Volumes, to which the public have given an universal applause, and they are continually employed about publishing the rest with the same Purity. One may justly say, That there has not been any thing undertaken in this Age, of greater importance and advantage to Religion; in regard all the Disputes that of late Years have happened among Divines on the subject of Grace, have risen from the different interpretation of that Father. The Church is obliged to these Learned Monks, who deserve no less Glory for their Pains, than they have had Trouble in the undertaking, before they could bring the Work to this Condition. Father Dom Luc d'Achery, a Monk of this House, hath published the Spicilegium, and hath continued it to the Thirteenth Volume in Quarto, in which he hath collected together several ancient Pieces, hitherto hid in the Libraries of his Order, and which had been lost in oblivion, without his care in thus showing them to the light; to these Volumes he hath added learned Prefaces, which are a great help to the Curious.  
But after the incomparable Book, which Father Dom Jean Mabillon has published two Years ago, nothing further can be wished for; it is Entitled, De Re Diplomatica, in Folio, with a great number of Figures of ancient Charters, which this Learned Author has decifered after the happiest way that can be; and thereupon he hath made most learned remarks, to teach us how to know if they be Counterfeits, which will appear an easy thing to him who has read this Book. Those who have perused it can never sufficiently admire the Pains and Patience of the Author, in making such Learned Discoveries as are in it; and there is hardly any Work in which there appears more solid Judgement than in this; which is the cause that of the small number of Authors which we can reckon among the Learned, he is one of those who is most esteemed and hath the greatest Reputation. We have also from his hand several Volumes of Analects (or Fragments) in Octavo, which he continues daily, with much care.  
There are also in this Society, many other Learned Men who are continually employed upon divers subjects, from whose hands we shall have in a little time the Works of St. Ambrose. One may say further, to their Commendation, that there is not any Religious House where Idleness is more strictly avoided than in this.  
We must know, that this Abbey hath been in former times often Ruined, at the Incursions of Foreigners, it then standing out of the Town. The Normans and the Danes have Pillaged and Burnt it three or four times, and it hath stood out some Sieges like a Fortified Town. It was at that time enclosed about with deep Ditches and strong Walls, which from one space to another were defended with round Towers, most of which, of later time, have been pulled down to build the Houses round about it; and there remain but two which are at the Gate, on that side next the Rile St. Benoist.  
In regard it is difficult to observe the course of the Streets in St. Germains Quarter, as we have done in other parts of the Town; because things are not here in a Row as elsewhere: We shall therefore speak of the observable places severally, endeavouring, however, as near as we can, to describe them to the Curious in the 〈◊〉 course, and thereby to spare their pains as 〈◊〉 as may be.   

The Palace of ORLEANS,  
OTherwise called The Palace of Luxembourg, because it stands in the same place where formerly stood a Hôtel of that name.  
Of all the Houses in Paris, and even in the whole Kingdom; there is none more regular, better designed for Architecture, or more magnificent than this Palace. Mary de Medicis, Widow of Henry IV. caused it to be built, and for that purpose made use of the ablest Artist of her time, named Jaques de Brosse, the same person who designed the Portal of St. Gervais, of which I have already spoken. That great Queen spared no Costs to leave Posterity a Monument of her magnificence. All Foreign Travellers do agree, that in all Italy, there is nothing to be seen, where Art hath been observed with more exactness, and where more Grandeur and Majesty appears, than in this building. It is composed of a great Square Court, at the further end of which is the main Body of the Building, accompanied at the ends with four Pavilions, and in the middle the Avant-corps, which makes a fifth, set off with Pillars. On each side of the foresaid Court are two long Galleries a little lower than the rest of the Building, each supported with 9 Arches, under which one may walk dry round about the Court. The Front of all this Palace is after the manner of an open Gallery, with a kind of Dome in the middle supported with Pillars, under which is the great Door butting upon the Ruë de Tournon; at the upper part of which Street this Palace is situated, which adds much to the beauty of its Avenu●. At each end of the Galleries, and also of the two Terraces, which run along the forepart of the Court, are two other great Pavilions, which stand in the same Line with the Face of the Building. The Architecture of this Palace consists of Pilasters, except about the great Portal, and on the Garden side before a little Dome, which serves for a Chapel, where are some Pillars which stand off from the Work. The Orders observed in this Work are the Tuscan, and the Doric, with an Attic above; and on the Garden side over the Tuscan and Doric, is an jonick, which makes a third Order complete, with Balustrades round about the top; as also Frontons and Faces, on which are great Statues in cumbent postures, supporting Crowns. This excellent Architecture is still more beautiful, by reason of the Bossage that runs all over the Work, no other Ornaments being necessary. All that you see here is according to the plain and true Rules of Art, which is the cause that all those who are any thing knowing in Architecture, take more delight in considering this Palace, and observe more beauties in it, than those who regard only the things without knowing the true value. This Palace is at present inhabited by two illustrious Princesses, Daughters of the late Duke of Orleans, only Brother of Lewis the XIII. On the left hand as you come in are the Apartments of Mademoisell d'Orleans, and on the right those of Madam the Duchess of Guise, her Sister. In the first mentioned are several excellent Plasons, and very rich Furniture; in the last among other things, you ought to see the Gallery painted by the Famous Rubens of Antwerp, who was invited from Flanders on purpose to paint it. These Paintings are great Pictures on the Panels between the Divisions, in which are represented the principal actions of Henry the IV his Life, more especially those in which Mary of Medicis had any concern. No Man can desire to see any thing more exactly designed or better performed: but that which is most to be admired is the excellent Colouring which this famous Master used in his Works, in which thing he surpassed all others. Often do the Young Painters come and study in this Gallery, and in regard it is all throughout of his manner, they may easily here learn the Ideas of Excellent Peinture. The Garden was formerly very beautiful, and full of little Groves and covered Walks; but several hard Winters having killed many of the Trees, it hath been thought necessary to cut up the rest to make room for others, which they have already begun to plant; at the end of the great Walk, before the Parterre, they designed to make a Fountain; so much of it as is already made, is of a very good kind of Architecture. It is a kind of Niche, adorned in the forepart with four great Tuscan Pillars, charged with Congelations, on which are Sea-Gods holding Vases, with a great Cartouche, in which are the Arms of France, and those of Medicis impaled.  
There is nothing more, very remarkable, unless it be the Balustrade of white Marble in the forepart of the Terraces, which enclose the Parterre; but it is not yet finished. From hence you ought to go and visit   

The Hotel de CONDE '.  
HEre lives Monsieur the Prince, first Prince of the Blood, with all his Illustrious Family. The building of this House is not extraordinary. It was formerly the Hôtel de Reiz, and being built at divers times by snatches, as conveniency would allow, the Symmetry was not over carefully observed; but as to the Furniture it is difficult to see any elsewhere more magnificent or more numerous. There are Pictures done by all the excellent Masters, extraordinary Tapestries, which did formerly belong to the illustrious House of Montmorency, and Jewels fairer than in any House of Europe. Here is also a Library very numerous, in which you may meet with some very curious Books and Writings extreme rare. But that which you ought most to endeavour to see is the Garden, which in a space of Ground small enough, shows all the beauties and singularities which Art and Nature joined together can produce. There are here certain Rooms or Arbours, made by Hollanders, with abundance of Industry: At the end of each walk stands a small Triumphal Arch of the same work. In Summer this Garden is full of Oranges and Jasmins, which makes the Walk here in the Evening most delicious.  
In the Ruë Vaugirad, which ●uns along before Luxembourg House, stands the Little Hôtel de Bourbon, otherwise called the Little Luxembourg, which Cardinal de Richelieu caused to be beautified for his Niece the Duchess of Aiguillon, with great Expense, as one may easily perceive by the Excellent Plafons, and more especially that in the great Hall, which cost a great price: Here was in those days very magnificent Furniture, and all sorts of Curiosities extremely rare; but they have been since dispersed into several hands upon the Death of that Duchess.  
Hard by, and on the same side of the way, are the Nuns du Calvaire, of Saint Benet's Order▪ here Founded in the Year 1020. by Queen Mary of Medicis. Their Church and Convent hath nothing of extraordinary, no more than  
The Convent of the Nuns du Precieux Sang, which stands in the same Street. A little higher is   

The Convent of the Carmes Dechaussez, or discalced Carmelite Friars.  
THis Monastery was Founded about the beginning of the last Age, by the Liberalities of certain Burgesses of Paris; who bestowed a small House, Situated in this place, on the Carmelite Friars, who came from Spain, and brought into France the Reform which St. Teresa had made in the Order of Mount Carmel. In the Year 1613 they began the Foundation; and Mary de Medicis laid the first Stone of their Church, as we may perceive by this Inscription, which was set over the place:  MARIA MEDICAE A MATER FUNDAMENTUM HUJUS ECCLESIAE POSUIT. 1613. Mary de Medicis the Mother, laid the Foundation of this Church, 1613. 
Chancellor Seguier declared himself their Protector, and became a great Benefactor; among other things he gave them wherewithal to build their great Altar; which is of a very handsome design, adorned with Corinthian Pillars of black Marble, and several Figures representing the principal Saints of this Order. All the Church is of the Tuscan order of building; yet, in truth, it is none of the most regular. In the middle there is a Dome, painted in the top by a canon of the Church of Liege, named Bertolet, who was no bad Painter, as one may well judge by this Work; which represents the Assumption of Elias, in a Chariot of Fire, and his Mantle falling on his Disciple Elisha, who receives it with open Arms.  
There are in this Church two Chapels that deserve a particular consideration. The first of which is on the left hand, under the Dome, and Dedicated to the Holy Virgin; in which there is a Statue of white Marble, the finest that can be seen: It was made at Rome, by a Disciple of the Famous Cavalier Bernin, and cost a great expense to bring it from thence. It is not easy ever to meet with a better figure than this. It represents the Holy Virgin sitting and holding her Infant on her Knee, who smiles and extends his little Arms to embrace her. All that one can wish to see in a complete and finished Statue, is to be found in this; and all Men ought to consider it as the best Piece in the Kingdom. The Niche in which it stands over the Altar is of the Design of Cavalier Bernin, it is adorned with four Corinthian Pillars of a veined Marble. The other Chapel is over against this, and dedicated to St. Teresa, as appears by the Picture in the middle. This Chapel is adorned with Marble Pillars, of a composite Order, but very singular, with Festons on the Frieze; but this is the Architects own fancy, and there are but few examples of such Work. However the whole is very handsome and pleasing to the view. The Balustrades of these two Altars, and that also of the great Altar which stands between 'em, are of a choice sort of Marble. The rest of the Church hath nothing at all extraordinary, unless it be the white painting, with which it is all over painted, which has a Gloss, and shines like Marble. It is said that these Fathers have a Secret to make it thus, and that they are not willing to discover the mystery to any.  
In the inner part of the House there is nothing remarkable but the Library, which tho' it be but little, and the number of Books very small, yet it ought to be seen if it were only for the delicate prospect which it hath over the Neighbouring Fields. These Fathers have the handsomest Gardens and the best kept in all Paris, which is not to their small advantage, for in regard they eat no Flesh, they have from their own Gardens sufficient of Roots and Pulse, and the like, whereon to subsist without buying.  
In a Street at the end of this, which is called the Ruë du Regard, is a small House lately built, whose prospects are all upon the Neighbouring Gardens, and is extreme neat and handsome.  
The Fortress where the Academists of M. Bernardy exercise is not ●ar off. It stands near the Walls of the Palais d'Orleans, enclosed in a little piece of Ground, and serves for this use only. Here they make their attaques as regular, as if at the taking of a place of the greatest importance.  
In the Ruë Cassette near the Carmes of which I have been speaking, is, The Monastery of the Nuns of the Holy Sacrament, who owe their Foundation to the late Duchess of Orleans, Second Wife of Monsieur Gaston of France, Duke of Orleans, ●on of Henry the IV. and Brother of Lewis the XIII. This Illustrious Princess who was of a most exemplary Piety; was their great Benefactress, and gave them wherewithal to build their Church▪ and their great Altar▪ which last is of a very handsome Wainscot work, Marble painted and the Ornaments gilded, all which shows very handsomely, but this is all that is here to be seen▪ ●very Thursday they sing here a Salutation of the Holy sacrament, at which a great number of Devout Persons assist, and offer up their P●ayers.  
In the Street called Ruë du Pot de fer, which also butts against the Ruë Vaugirard, is   

The Noviciat of the Jesuits.  
THE Church of these Fathers is but small, but in recompense of that, it is one of the handsomest and best designed for Architecture in Paris. It is said that one of the Fathers of this Society named Father Marlange, drew the design, and having well observed the faults of that in the Ruë St. Ant●onie, of Father de Rant's designing, he altered many things. This Father being consulted with about the work of this Church, would not meddle till the General had given him permission to do what he thought proper, without being obliged to observe the orders of any one whatsoever of the Society. After this he undertook the building, which is not so big as the other, but it infinitely surpasses it in Regularity. The Portal is of Pilasters of the Doric Order, and over them the jonick Order. The inside is also of Doric Pilasters supporting a Cornish, between the Triglives, of which are several Ornaments representing the Instruments of our Lord's Passion. The great Altar is but very plain of Jouners Work, adorned with two Corinthian Pillars. But that which sets off this Altar infinitely beyond the fairest of the Kingdom, is the great Picture which you see there of the famous Poussin, one of the best which that able Master ever did. All the Curious esteem this piece extremely, and look upon it as the best in France for exactness of design: Notwithstanding the objection of some Critics, who say the Ear of St. Francis Xavier, who is here represented on his Knees, working a Miracle, is bigger than it ought to be.  
After you have seen the Church, you ought to ask to see the Chapel of the Congregation, which lies on the left Hand of the Door, as you come in. It is adorned with a gilt Wainscot, and Pictures from space to space; and in the Ceiling a Plafon well Painted. On the Festivals the Altar is adorned with a rich Furniture of Silver, which the Members of this Society have given.  
The whole House is very Commodious, tho' it be of no great extent, by reason it is all enclosed by four Streets on every side. The following Inscription is cut on the first Stone of the Church, which was laid by the late Duke of Verneüil.  D. O. M. 
 S. FRANCISCO XAVERIO 
 INDIARUM APOSTOLO. 
 ANNO CHRISTI M. DC. XXX. 
 PONTIFICATUS URBANI OCTAVI ANNO SEPTIMO. 
 REGNI LUDOVICI DECIMI TERTII ANNO VIG●SIMO. 
 GENERALATUS R. P MUTII VITELESCHI ANNO DECIMO QUARTO. 
 AEDIS FACIENDAE PRIMUM LAPIDEM POSUIT S. P. HENRICUS DE BOURBON, EPISCOPUS METENSIS, S. R. I. PRINCEPS, ABBAS S. GERMANI, DECIMO APRILIS. 
To Almighty God. 
 To St. Francis Xavier Apostle of the Indies, In the Year of our Lord M. DC. XXX. 
 In the Seventh Year of the Pontificate of Urban the Eighth. 
 In the Twentieth Year of the Reign of Lewis the Thirteenth. 
 In the Fourteenth Year of the Generalate of the Reverend Father Mutius Vitelesco. 
 Henry of Bourbon, Bishop of Mets, Prince of the Empire, and Abbot of St. Germains, laid the first Stone of this Church, on the Tenth of April.  
Posterity ought to know that Monsieur Desnoïers, Secretary of State built this Church at his own Expense.  
The next thing of Note is The Church of S. Sulpice, the only Parish Church in all the Quarter of ●t. Germans, and upon this account it is the greatest of Paris. This was formerly but a small piece of building as is easily to be observed▪ by the remaining part of the Nave, which as yet is not quite pulled down, which was so small that it could not contain the tenth part of the Parishioners. On this account about 25. or 30. Years ago, they begun the new Edifice which we see at present, an undertaking so large, and the expense so great, that the Choir is hardly yet finished, with all the Liberalities the Parishioners can raise. So much as is done is the whole Choir, which is of a noble design. The inside is supported with high Arches, and between Arch and Arch Corinthian Pilasters, over which a Cornish that supports the Vault, which is perfectly well made and very solid, tho' very high. Round about between the Choir and the Chapels is a long Corridor, which is capable of holding a great number of People, who may from thence behold all that is done at the great Altar, where divine Offices are performed with great edification, especially on the Festival days.  
At one of the Pilasters standing between two Chapels, you may read the Epitaph of the famous Monsieur de Marolles, Abbot of Villeloin, the greatest Translater into our Language we ever had, and who enriched it with abundance of Authors which were never before in French. Mons●eur the Abbot de la Chambre, his intimate Friend and Executor of his Will, caused it to be set up in this place to his Memory. It is a Medaille of white Marble, and in it his Picture, on which a weeping Cupid leans, holding in his Hand a Torch reversed. This is the Inscription.  MICHAELI DE MAROLLES, 
 ABBATI DE VILLELOIN, 
 GEN●RIS NOBILITATE, 
 MORUM CANDORE, 
 RELIGIONE SINCERA, 
 VARIA ERUDITION CLARISSIMO, 
 QUI OBITS OCTOGENARIO MAJOR, 
 PRID. NON. MAR. AN. 1681. 
 PETRUS DE LA CHAMBRE MARINI ●ILIUS TESTAMENTI CURATOR, 
 AMICO OPTIMO MONUMENTUM POSUIT. 
To Michael De Marolles, Abbot of Villeloin, Famous for his noble Birth, the sweetness of his Disposition, the sincerity of ●is Religion, and the Variety of his Learning, who died being above Fourscore Years old, the day before the Nones of March, 1681.  
Peter de la Chambre the Son of Marinus, his Executor, erected this Monument to his best Friend.  
He was, perhaps, the ablest person of his Age in the knowledge of Prints. He had Collected a very great number which are now to be seen in the King's Cabinet. Amian Marcellin was the last Author which he Translated, at the end of which Book you may see a Catalogue of all the pieces that have been published in his name.  
In the rest of this Church there is nothing extraordinary, unless it be a little Staircase of one direct Line, winding like a Snail shell from the bottom to the top. It is all of Free stone and very high, it reaching to the Roof of the Church.  
The Seminary House of St. Sulpitius is near the Church; the building i●●reat and spacious, and was raised at the expenses of Mousieur de Bretonvilliers, who also hath furnished it at his own Costs. Observe here, especially the Chapel, the Plafon of which was Painted by M. le Brun, in which he hath represented the Assumption: This is one of the finest things that he ever did.  
St. Germain's Fair is kept near St. Sulpice at the end of the Ruë de Tournon; it begins at the Feast of the Purification. 2 Feb. and lasts to the first Day of Lent, nay it continues often to Easter. The place is not extraordinary; it is composed of several covered Walks, disposed in a square form, and crossing one another. Here the Shopkeepers and Merchants keep their Stations, and sell here generally all kind of Merchandise whatsoever. Tradesmen are privileged to come to this Fair from all parts. There are some Shops here full of very rich Commodities and very curious things. And in that of M. Herot, you may meet with some Pictures of very great price.  
Monsleur the Abbot Bourdelot dwells in the Ruë de Tournon, whose profound Learning has gained him mighty reputation. Every Wednesday he holds Conferences in his House, and the principal Discourses are in the Physics.  
In the Ru● Gerance behind St. Sulpice, is the Hôtel da Leon, belonging to the Marquis of Sourdiac, who built it after the Designs of the Sieur Robellini: but it being unfinished, we see but a small part of those Beauties, which would have appeared in case the Work had been continued.  
From hence we go to the Premontrez, whose House stands in a 〈◊〉 place as you enter into the Ruë de Seve, at the meeting of Six Streets. Their Church is small, the Portal is of the Sieur Dorbay's Work. The Queen-Mother gave wherewithal to raise it. And these Fathers owe the●r Establishment to that pious Princess.  
Further on is the Abbaïe aux Bois, of the Cistercian Order. They were removed hither from Picardy about Sixty years since. Near this is  
The Hospital for Distracted people, called Les Petites-Maisons, here you may see a Crucifix of great esteem, and done by an excellent Master.  
In the same Street also is the Hospital called Les Incurables, the lower Rooms of which Hospital are curiously vaulted, and the Diseased people looked after very carefully. The Church hath nothing in it extraordinary. It is contrived in the middle of the Apartments, equally distant from the Men and Women. They receive none into this House, but such as are afflicted with incurable Diseases.  
From the Ruë de Seve you pass into the Ruë de Grenelle, which begins at the Carrefour or open place of the Red Cross, near the Premontrez. The first thing you take notice of in this Street is the Hôtel d'Auvergne, in which dwells Monsieur the Count d'Auvergne▪ Colonel General of the Light Horse of France, Brother of the Duke of Boüillon, and Nephew of the famous Monsieur de Turenne. This Hôtel is not extraordinary well built, but the Garden is large and very pleasant. Further on at the Corner of the Ruë du Bacq. stands a large House, and very convenient habitation, in which the Spanish Ambassador used to live.  
Near this place dwells a Sculptor, at whose House you may see several Bas-reliefs, not ill designed, they are of the manner of one named Vanobstal, originally of Bruxelles, who was the first that brought the gust of Bas-reliefs into France, out of Italy. There are some things of his at Versailles, which are very much esteemed, more especially those over the Doors of the Grotto.  
Beyond this is the Hôtel de Navailles, a well built House; it consists of one great square Pavilion, high raised, and overlooking all the adjacent Gardens, which renders the abode very pleasant. Here formerly dwelled Monsieur de Cogneux, who built it. From hence you come to  
The House of the Sieur Roland, one of the most knowing and Curious Men of all Paris in Buildings. This House, as also the Gardens, which have all the delights one can desire, are worth seeing. Here are Fountains, Arbours, Perspectives, and Parterres of the best sort. The Apartments are neatly furnished, and all things handsome, especially the Staircase, which is of a singular design, and well approved by the Curious. At the end of this Street, in the adjoining Fields, you discover   

The Hotel Royal, called Les Invalides.  
OF all the King's Buildings, there is not any in which there appears more of magnificence and piety together than in this, since all that prodigious expense which hath been bestowed on this Work is solely intended for the maintenance of crippled Soldiers; who being disabled to serve any longer in the Army, would be forced to lead a Languishing and Miserable life, were it not for the support which they find in this House, where they are supplied with all things, and may end the course of their Lives in the Exercise of Christian Piety. But that which is not a little surprising is, that all this vast Edifice was completed, as it now is, in less than Eight Years, and in the height of the War.  
About the Year 16**. they began to lay the first Foundations of this curious Structure, which at present makes one of the Chief Ornaments of Paris. It is exactly square, and contains in its Circumference five Courts of the same Figure, one great one in the middle, and two lesser on each side, all which are compa●t about with Apartments, in which the Soldiers have their several Lodgings. That in the middle is much greater than the rest, and the buildings about it are of a handsome Symmetry. They are composed of two rows of Arches, one above the other, which makes so many Corridors or Galleries, by means of which you may walk dry round the Court. The top of the Buildings are adorned with Ornaments, representing Trophies of Arms, and such like things, which make a very handsome Show. At the end of the Court, just opposite to the principal Entry, is the Portal of the Church, composed of two ranks of Pillars, the first or lowermost of the Composite order, and the second of the Corinthian. Here you may enter into that part of the Church which is appointed for those of the House: as for those who come from abroad they are building another part already somewhat advanced, and this will be incomparably more magnificent. The Model in little may be seen in a Pavilion raised on purpose; if it be performed according to this Model, nothing can be seen more glorious or of a greater design. It will be a Dome very high raised, under which the great Altar is to be placed, which will be enriched with all the most beautiful Ornaments, which the most studied Architecture can produce. The Covering is to be gilded like that at Val de Grace, but they intent this to be more regular, and better performed, both for the disposition and the Ornaments. You ought to see the Infirmaries, which are divided from the rest of the House, but not far off. The Beds are neat, and the Sick receive there all the help and assistance that is necessary, they are served by the Lazar's, who make it their particular profession to wait upon the Sick in all parts of the Town, as well as in this House. But that which Strangers ought to observe more especially, are the four great Refectories which are on each side of the middle Court, where you will see painted in Fresquo, the principal Sieges and battles which France has gained against her Enemies. Few Pictures are more exactly designed, or can show more variety and life than these; the sight of which things cannot choose but give a very great pleasure, to those who were concerned in the Actions represented. There is in this House a certain Soldier works in Tapestry, whom you ought not to forget to visit. As you go out you may observe the Front of the building, with the great Court before it, compassed about with a dry Ditch, and a Wall of Freestone, from which you have a delicate Prospect. They keep Guard at the Gates here in the same manner as in a Citadel, thereby to preserve the Soldiers in Health, and free from Idleness. The Discipline which they observe in this House is admirably exact; and the Fathers of the Mission, who have the Care and Conduct of the place, acquit themselves very worthily.  
All that remains of Note in this Quarter, after you have seen the Invalids is  
The Hôtel, in which dwells Monsieur the Commandeur de Haute-Feüille, Ambassador from Malta, in a Street behind the Peutes-Maisons. Here you may see very Curious Pictures, with many other great Rarities, which can hardly be met with elsewhere.  
Near this, in the Rüe du Bac, is the Seminary of the Foreign-Missions, where of late they have built a Church, the Roof whereof is very surprising, it is indeed but low, because they design to raise a second Church upon this. It is the Invention of the Sieur du Buisson, an able Architect. From this House are sent Missionaries into the Indies to Preach the Gospel there to Infidels, in which office they acquit themselves with a very great Zeal, and their endeavours are blest with marvellous Success, as we perceive by the Relations of Monsieur the Bishop of Heliopolis, and all the other Travellers that come from those parts, who relate most surprising things.  
In the Rüe St. Dominique is the Noviciat of the Reformed Jacobins, whose Church is now building, and will be none of the least handsome of Paris. The Sieur Bulet, who is the City Architect, hath undertaken the building of this Church, as also of the Houses round about; which bring these Fathers a considerable Revenue, and are well built. On the other side of the way is  
The Hôtel de Luines, heretofore called the Hôtel de Cheureuse, whose name has been changed since the death of the Duchess of Cheureuse, on whose account it was first built. The Apartments are very handsome and convenient, and the Sieur le Muet made the design.  
In the same Rüe Saint Dominique, you may perceive a new House built by order of the Hôtel-Dieu, whose Porch is very pretty, it stands at the further part of the Court, and is supported by Doric Pillars, which show curiously as you enter. The whole House is of the design of the Sieur le Duc.  
In the Petite Rüe Guillaume, stands a large House in which dwells Monsieur Talon, Advocate General; the Structure is extreme handsome, the Apartments very pleasant, having all their prospects upon the adjoining Gardens, the Court is great, and, in fine, it appears that there were no costs spared in the building; but that which gives it the best Ornament is the excellent Library in it, composed of the rarest and scarcest things, both for Manuscripts and Printed Books.   

The Hospital called La Charite  
THis Hospital is situated in the outermost part of the Town, in which the Curious must not expect to find any pleasing Sights; but Poor Sick People, who are served very neatly by the Brothers of the Order of St. John of God, who mind no other business but to assist and comfort these poor People, and to procure for them freely all such things as they need. Here are three or four great Rooms full of Beds on each side. In their Church you may see the Tomb of P. Bernard, who died in the Reputation of Sanctity, his Statue here represents him to the Life, kneeling.  
Near the Door of this Church, on that side next the Rüe Tarane, is a new built Fountain of a very handsome design, on which these Verses of Monsieur Santeüil are graven:  QUEM PIET AS APERIT MISERORUM IN COMMODA FONTEM, 
 INSTAR AQUAE LARG AS FUNDERE MONSTRAT OPES. 
 M. DC. LXXV. 
This Fountain for the needy built, doth show,  
Your Charity should still like Water flow,  M. DC. LXXV. 
In the Rüe des Saints Peres, adjoining is the Hôtel de Brissac, whose building is very regular: Here is a Gallery with several Apartments very delightsom.  
The Hotel de S. Simon is in the same Street. This is very well placed, having the great Street called the Rüe Tarane over against it, which gives it an advantageous View. It was built by M. Salvois, who made use of the Sieur Gittar's designs.  
The House where now dwells the Princess of Wirtemberg, is not far from hence. The Garden behind which hath a delicate air.  
Almost over against the last mentioned House, stands another, which tho' it makes outwardly no great show; yet at the further part of the Court there you may see a piece of Perspective very well Painted, wherein at a distance you discover a Triumphal Arch ● l'antique, which shows well afar off.   

THE RUE DE L'UNIVERSITE.  
YOU must observe that this Street changes its name in three places, all along by the Garden Walls of St. German's Abbey, it is called the Rüe du Columbier; further about the middle it is called the Rüe Jacob, and at the end, the Rue de l'Vniversité. It is full of handsome Houses, and most new built. But the most remarkable and the greatest Curiosity to see, is  
The Cabinet of Monsieur Blondel. Before we speak any thing of the Rarities in this rich Cabinet, it is convenient to say somewhat of those excellent Works which Monsieur Blondel hath written. This learned person is so well known among all Scholars, that it would be difficult to say any thing in his commendation which is not known already. It is sufficient to give the Reader an Idea of his merit and profound Knowledge, to say only that the King made choice of him to teach the Mathematics to Monseigneur the Dauphin, and appointed him Director of the Royal Academy of Architecture, established in the Palais Brion, and composed as all men know of the ablest Men of the Kingdom in this Science. The names of the present Members are,  

M. Blondel, Director, Maréchal de Camp to the King's Armies, and Mathematick-master to Monseigneur the Dauphin.  
M. Perault.  
M. le Vau, the Elder.  
M. le Pautre.  
M. Gittard.  
M. Bruan.  
M. D'Orbay.  
M. Mansard.  
M▪ Filibien, who is the Secretary, and has published several excellent Works, as we have already mentioned in the first part of this Book P. 38. where we treated of the King's Antique Statues at the Palais Brion.   
Monsieur Perault of this Academy, hath published a Learned Translation of Vitruvius, enriched with a great number of Figures; and but a while ago another Book of Architecture Entitled, L'Ordonnance des cinq especes de Colonnes des Anciens, highly esteemed by the Curious.  
But to return to Monsieur Blondel, we are obliged to him for the new Plan of Paris, it being performed by his directions, according to the express Order which the King gave to the Burgesses, not to suffer any one to undertake this Work but him, since it is well known, none could perform it so well as himself. It is to be seen at his House only, and contains 12 Sheets. The new Embellishments, as also the Town Gates lately raised, and all designed by him, are ingraved in the Edges. The same Author hath also published A Treatise of Architecture in three Volumes, which were read as Lectures in the Academy, the Preface before which is very eloquent and full of Instruction: A Treatise of Geometry Speculative and Practical, in two Volumes in Quarto; and another Of Arithmetic, in the same manner as he taught them to Monseigneur the Dauphin: Also The manner of Fortifying Places, wherein are ingraved very curious Plans of the best Fortifications that are in the World: The Comparison of Pindar and Horace, Dedicated to M. le Premier, Precedent de Lamoignon: The Solution of the four principal Problems of Architecture, in Folio: Of the Royal Impression in the Lovure, adorned with Figures: The Art of casting Bombes, in Quarto; and lastly, another which came forth but the beginning of the last year, Entitled, The History of the Roman Calendar, in which you may see not only all the several Manners which the ancients made use of to count their Time, but also all that has passed in reducing the Computation of time to the form that is now used, and the difficulties which have been met with before it was brought to the present regulation. This Book is so full of curious Learning, that there is hardly any sort of People to whom it is not profitable: He hath also given us hopes of several other Books, which may be published in time, they being ready for the Press; and they are these:  
Galileus promotus de resistentia solidorum.  
Geometric Elements of Medieties.  
A Treatise of Algebra.  
A Treatise of the Motion of Celestial Bodies.  
A Treatise of Dialling▪  
A Treatise of Mechanic Arts.  
A Treatise of the Proprieties of Püllies.  
A Treatise of Attacking and Defending of Places.  
Miscellanies of divers pieces of the Mathematics and Physics.  
A Translation of Sermotsi's 3d. and 6th. Book of Architecture.  
A Second Edition of Francis Savot's French Architecture, augmented with a great number of Notes.  
But Books are not the only things that have made M. Blondel famous, the great Exploits which he hath performed in the Wars as well by Sea as Land: The Negotiations in which he has been employed with Foreign Princes; and in fine, the long Voyages which he has performed in the four parts of the World, wherein he has seen all that is observable, and thereby attained so perfect a Knowledge in all things, that the reputation of his Experience and Abilities hath justly acquired him the quality of a Counsellor of State.  
He hath here one of the most curious Cabinets that is at present in Paris, in which are several Rarities of all the best and choicest kinds, and no less choicely preserved. Among other things, he hath here several original Pictures of Palma, of Paul Veronese, of Guido, and of the famous Poussin, several Landscapes of Paul Bril, of Corneille, of Breugle, of Fouquiere, of Lucas, and of divers others. Pieces of Fruit of Labrador, of Sums; and of Flowers of Picard, of Mariv Delsiori, and of others: Also a great number of Limnings and Miniatures after the best Painters; as Raphaël, Carache, and Poussin. Here are also 200. Leaves of the same Work representing Birds, besides those of Animals, which they made at Lymoges in the last Age upon Gold and Silver; the secret of which work is at present lost, and which things are now sold at excessive Rates. Here are some Pictures of inlaid Wood, whose Colours are as beautiful as if they had been wrought with a Pencil.  
But that which is infinitely more curious than all the rest, is the great number of Agates, among which there are 40 greater than the rest, most of them are antique, and represent Deities, Emperors Heads, and Sacrifices, and are admirably well cut: Those which are modern are graved by Coldoré, a famous Lapidary, and by several others as great Artists; with these a small Chain of six great grains of Agate also.  
Still these are not the most precious things of this Cabinet, there are some things of greater esteem, as 12 Bracelets composed of Agates, Cornelians, Onyx, Jasper, and of prime Emeralds adorned with Gold, which altogether make 150. antique Graving, representing Roman Deities, and all the Emperors from Julius Caesar to Labienus Posthumus, with 36. Empresses; among the Emperors the Heads of Pescenius Niger, and the 2 Africans are very curiously cut in Onyx. This Suit is looked upon as one of the most singular Rarities that is at present, and it is without dispute the only thing of this kind in the whole World. For we never yet knew of any Man who collected a Suit of antique graved Stones as has been usually done of Medals; and this here hath been the Work of four of the most famous Vertuosis that ever were in France, who have above 50 Years used their endeavours to render this Collection complete as it now is. Besides these there are four other Agates graved hollow representing the History of the Triumvirate, the Heads of Caesar, Mark Anthony, and Lepidus, are upon the three principal, and that of Cleopatra on the other. On a green Oriental Jasper of an Oval Figure which is placed in the middle, is represented a Pillar, at the ●oot of which a Soldier holds up the point of his Dagger: This Pillar was called by the Ancients Columna execrata, in regard the Senate and M. Anthony caused it to be raised to the memory of Julius Caesar, and that all the Soldiers might come before this Pillar, and here swear to Revenge the death of that great Emperor. This Pillar was taken down by Dolabella. The Inscription graven about this curious Agate explains the History, and is this, MART VL. AUX. D. JUL. LACRI. Which signifies, Marti, ultori, auxiliatori, Divo Julio Lacrimae.  
To Mars, the Revenger, the Helper, to Divus Julius Tears.  
Upon this Pillar stands an Urn, and the Sidus Julium on one side, which, as Historians say, appeared after the Death of Caesar.  
The other things are several Rings of Gold, adorned with precious Stones, as Rubies, Emeralds, and Oriential Topazes, a great Diamond in manner of a Button, very perfect; another Yellowish but very lively; an Aigue of the Sea, oriental; a great Violet-colour Ruby of 28. grains; an Opal of the East in the form of a little Lion; three great Boxes full of Stones graved of the antique, some hollowed, and some in relief; several rare Shells of strange fashions; a Suit of one hundred Imperial Medals of Silver, and one hundred others of Greek and Roman, the best chosen of Padoüan.  
As there want no Rarities in this rich Cabinet, you may see here also several Persian and Turkish Arms, as Scimitars, Daggers, and Knives of Damasked Steel, whose hilts and handles are of Stone inlaid with Gold, and enriched with Jewels. There are also Japan Works, and the best sort of Porcelains; curious Books; some pieces of Ivory wrought in Sculpture, with a good quantity of Rosary-Beads of Agate; and a thousand other things of such sort, which would require a long description, if we should mention all in particular.  
All that you see in this Cabinet is of unusual Beauty, the Collection having been made by one who was perfectly knowing in these matters, and who spared no Costs to attain the thing which pleased him. On this account you will find in this House sufficient to satisfy any Man's Curiosity. And the Civility with which they are shown gives no less satisfaction to the Beholders, than the Rarities themselves occasion Admiration.  
Beyond this on the same side of the way in the Rüe de l'Vniversité, stands the Hôtel Tambonneau, perfectly well built, and designed by the Sieur le Veau.  
The rest of this Street, deserves not much pains to examine it, tho' there be several good Capacious Houses in it, among others that of Monsieur the Grand Provost.  
Also the Sieur Logeois otherwise called the Marquis of Imbercour, one of the Farmer's General of the five great Farms, hath built here a great and convenient House, which will cost him above 24000. Crowns before it be quite finished.  
You must not neglect to visit M. Pelitot, over against the Hôtel Tambonneau; he is one of the ablest Enamellers in Europe, and makes those curious Pictures in Enamel, which are set about with Diamonds, and presented to Ambassadors; and sometimes they are set in Bracelets, being commonly no bigger than a Shilling, and often much less: One may confidently affirm that no Man did ever better understand this Art, nor has made his Pictures more like.  
At the end of this Street in a House near the Hôtel de les Mousquetairs, you may see a Burning Glass which does wondrous things when exposed to the Sun, so far as to dissolve the hardest and the most incombustible Bodies that are. It is greater than any we have yet seen; and the Foot on which it stands is no less singular, it being also of Steel, and wrought with much Art and Patience.   

The Little AUGUSTINS.  
THE Convent of these Fathers is in the Street which bears their Name, leads from the Rüe Columbier to the Edge of the Seine. Their House hath nothing extraordinary no more than their Church. The great Altar is of Joiner's Work, well enough wrought, Marble Painted, and adorned with Statues of great esteem, especially that of the Dying Figure. They are made, Clay baked, by one called Biardeau of Anjou, and so are all the rest, which are of a very good manner. M. Varin esteemed the Head of this dying Figure worth its weight in Gold. Margaret of Valois, Wife of Henry IU. and Sister of Henry III was one of their principal Benefactors, and by her Testament left them part of her Plate, which they use in adorning their Altar with that rich Furniture, which they expose on Festival Days. This Queen built entirely of her own Cost the Chapel on the right hand of the great Altar, which is in manner of a Dome, and the first which has been raised at Paris of this sort. The following Inscription is there ingraved on black Marble.  LE 21. MARS MIL SIX CENS HUIT, LA RHINE MARGUERITE DUCHESSE DE VALOIS, PETITE FILLY DU GRAND ROI FRANCOIS, SOEUR DE TROIS ROIS, ET SEULE RESTE'E DE LA RACE DES VALOIS; A JANT EAT ' VISITE'E ET SECOURUE DE DIEU, COMME JOBET JACOB; ET LORS LUI AIANT VOVE ' LE VOEU DE JACOB, ET DIEU L'AIANT EXAUCE'E, ELLEA BATI ET FOND ' CE MONASTERE, POUR TENIR LIEU DE L'AUTEL DE JACOB; où ELLE VEUT QUE PERPETUELLEMENT SOIENT RENDUES ACTIONS DE GRACES, EN RECONNOISSANCE DE CELLES QU'ELLE A RECEVES DE SA DIVINE BONTE. ELLE A NOMME ' CE MONASTERE DE LA saint trinity ', ET CETTE CHAPELLE DES LOVANGES, où ELLE A LOGE ' LES PERES AUGUSTINS DECHAUSEZ. On the 21. of March, One thousand six hundred and eight, Queen Margaret Duchess of Valois, Grand Daughter of the great King Francis, Sister of three Kings, and the only remainder of the Race of Valois, having been visited and relieved by God, like Job and Jacob; and having at that time vowed the Vow of Jacob, and God having heard her, she built and established this Monastery, instead of Jacob's Altar, in which she desires that perpetual thanks be given to God, in return of those Favours which she hath received from his divine bounty. She hath named this Monastery from the Holy Trinity, and this Chapel the Chapel of Praises, and she hath here placed the barefooted Fathers of Saint Augustine's Order. 
One may perceive by this Inscription that these Fathers were formerly more austere than they are at present, in regard they were then Décháussez or barefooted. That Queen built this Monastery in favour of her Confessor who was of this Order; his name was Francis Amet, originary of the Town of Montargis. You ought to see their Library, which is very neat. Among these Fathers is Father Lubin, who is esteemed one of the most skilful Geographers that we have. This is he who Translated the Relation of Lapland, which is sold at the Widow Varenne's at the Palais.  
In the Ruë de Seine, behind the College of the four Nations, is the Hôtel de la Roche-foucault, which was formerly known by the name of Hôtel de Liancourt, whose building is very regular, and of a beautiful Ordinance. Here were formerly very excellent Pictures, but they have been dispersed since the Death of the Duke of Liancourt who made the Collection.  
Parallel to this Street lies the Ruë Mazarin, so called, since the building of the College of the four Nations which takes up part of the Street, of which College Cardinal Mazarin was the Founder. In the middle of this Street is the Theatre of French Comedies over against the end of the Rüe Guenegaud; this is the only place where at present they act French Plays. Formerly there were three places in Paris, where you had such Spectacles, at the Palais Royal, at the Marais du Temple, and at the Hotel de Bourgogne; but since the Invention of Operas, these things have been changed, and these here are the only Company of French Comedians that remain at present. They often Act here new Pieces that are very pleasant, but are not of equal Beauty with those of M. Corneille, nor of M. Racine for serious Matters, no more than they are equal to those of the famous Moliere for Comic. All Strangers agree however that the French Scene is the handsomest and most magnificent of Europe, as well for the decoration of the Theatre, as for the Beauty of the Pieces there represented; the Comedians moreover spare no Costs to satisfy the Spectators in the richness of their habits. There are some among them who compose Plays themselves, which makes them more expert, and enables them more thoroughly to understand the Character which they represent.  
From the Ruë Mazarin you may turn into the Ruë de Guenegaud, in which dwells Monsieur the Abbot de la Roque, Author of the Journal des Sçavans, which he publishes every Fifteen days: The Curious receive this piece with extreme satisfaction, since he shows so great care to enrich it with all the fine things he can collect. M. de Salo, Counsellor in the Parliament, was the first who began this Journal in the Year 1665. and gave the Idea to Strangers, who found the invention so profitable and so pleasant, that they have imitated the same thing in divers parts of Europe. M. the Abbot Gallois continued the Journal for some years after, from 1666. to 1674. at which time M. the Abbot de la Roque undertook the Work, in which he hath always laboured since then, with such success as has acquired him a very great Reputation in the World. He holds at his House every Thursday Conferences, at which many Learned Persons meet, and propose to him the Discoveries they have made in the Arts and Sciences.  
From this Street you go upon the Key of the Augustine's, which begins at the Pont Saint Michael, and runs all along the River as far as the Pont-Neuf.   

The Convent of the Grand Augustine's.  
THE House of these Fathers is of no greater Antiquity than that of the other Mendicants, of which I have already spoken. Historians say, that they came to Paris about the Year 1270. and that they were then called the Hermit's of St. Augustine. Their first Habitation was near the Gate of Mont-martre, in the Street called Rüe des Vieux Augustine's, which still keeps that name, and while they dwelled in that Quarter they made use of the Church of St. Mary Egyptian, which is still remaining. They changed their abode some years after, and came into the Rüe des bernardin's, where there is at present St Nicholas du Chardonnet: but finding that place no more Commodious than the former, they shifted once again▪ and came at last to this place, intending to associate with the Penitents called Sachets, who were apparelled in a kind of Sackcloth, and were placed by St. Lewis on the Bank of the Seine, in the same place where the Convent stands at this day. This habitation the Sachets left entirely to them, and became themselves dispersed into divers places. The Church belonging to these Father; was not built till the time of Charles the Fifth, called the Wise, as one may observe from the Inscription placed at the Foot of his Statue, placed at the entrance of the great Door on the Right Hand.  
Primus Francorum Rex Delphinus fuit isle,  
Exemplar morum, Carolus dictus, bone Chrisle,  
Merces justorum dilexit fortiter isle,  
Hic patet exemplum, tibinam complevi● honore,  
Hoc praesens Templum Deo dite●ur honore.  
This King of France, first Dauphin was in Fame,  
Example of good manners, Charles by name.  
He loved full strongly the reward o'th' just,  
The reason's plain, and grant it me you must,  
For he this Church t' Almighty God did frame.  
The Church was dedicated by William Chartier, Bishop of Paris, in the year 1453. assisted by a great number of Prelates, who performed this Ceremony with much Solemnity. The Great Altar is a modern Work; it is but two years since it was finished. M. le Brun made the Design, which is not much different from that of St. Severin: you may observe that the Joiner's Work of the Choir, is of the best sort in Paris, as is also the Tribune between the Choir and the Nave adorned with black Marble Pillars of the Corinthian Order. On each side of the Door under this Tribune, are two Chapels, one dedicated to the Holy Virgin, and the other to St. Nicholas of Tolentin. The Pulpit is also adorned with certain Carving gilt, and the Bas-reliefs which are round about, are carefully preserved, they being wrought by german Pilon, yet these Fathers have been not long since persuaded to gild them.  
In this Church are several Tombs of illustrious Persons, among which Philip de Comines is the most famous; he lived under Lewis the Eleventh, and was his principal Secretary. The Memoires which he hath left us are so excellent and so profitable, that they have been translated into Latin, with Commentaries and Notes upon them: And M. Godefroy, Historiographer of France, hath printed a French Edition of them at the Lovure, according to the Original, in the Language of the time, which he hath illustrated with many curious Remarks. That learned Man is buried with his Wife in a little low Chapel behind the Altar belonging to the Knights of the Holy Ghost, and one cannot see his Tomb unless the Sacristan open the Door of the place in which it is, it not appearing outwards. You must not forget to observe the great Picture in this Chapel, representing the Descent of the Holy Ghost upon the Holy Virgin, and the Apostles; it is the Work of— a Famous Painter. There is another Picture on the side of the same bigness, representing Lewis the Thirteenth in his Ceremonial Robes giving the Collar of the Holy Ghost to a Lord, assisted with the principal Officers of the Order, in their proper Habits also. In this Chapel are performed the Ceremonies of the great promotions, and Henry the Third made choice of this place when he first Instituted the Order of the Holy Ghost on the last day of December, 1579. as did appear by an Inscription which was not long since taken away, but this is a Copy:  
Fortissimis & prudentissímis utriusque militiae Equitib. Priscae nobilitatis bello & pace optimè de Rep. meritis HENRICUS III. Galliae & Poloniae Rex augustus, divini Spiritus apud Christianos Symbolum pro equestri Stemmate esse voluit, jussit, decrevit, plaudente, venerante populo & vota pro salute Principis nuncupante ob singularem ipsius pietatem.  
LUTETIAE PARISIORUM.  
KAL. JANUAR. M. D. LXXIX.  
To the most Valiant and most Wise Knights, both of the Sword and the Gown, of Noble Birth, who have deserved well of the Commonwealth both in War and Peace, Henry the Third, the august King of France and Poland, has Willed, Commanded and Decreed, That the Symbol of the Holy Ghost among Christians, should be the mark of his new Order of Knighthood, the people applauding, reverencing, and praying for the Health of their most pious Prince.  
Paris, the First of January, M. D. LXXIX.  
You ought not to neglect to read the Epitaph of the Learned M. de Sainte-Beuve, a Parisian 〈◊〉 of the Sorbonne, and a person most famous for his profound Knowledge, and extraordinary Probity, both which did acquire him the esteem and confidence of the most illustrious Prelates of his time: The Epitaph was made by his Brother, and is placed on one side of the great Altar, on a Table of black Marble, of which this is a Copy:  HIC situs est JACOBUS DE SA●NTEBEWE, Presbyter Doctor ac Socius Sorbonicus, & Regius S. Theologiae Professor. 
 Qui vix●um XXVIII. transgressus annum, à Clero Ecclesiae Gallicanae anno M. DC. XLI. Meduntae congregato 
 Cum aliquot viris eruditis ad componendum Theologiae Moralis corpus est delectus: 
 Et biennio post in Schola Sorbonae Theologiam docuit magnâ famâ, studiosorum frequentiâ. 
 Doctrinam ejus eximiam cum singulari pietate sapientiaque conjunctam, 
 Testantur nonnullarum Galliae Ecclesiarum Breviaria ac Ritualia diligentissim● emendata; 
 Plurimi haeretici ad Catholicam Religionem felicissim● adducti; 
 Multae controversiae privatorum, qui ipsum ultro arbitrum elegerant compositae; 
 Complures omnium ordinum ad emendationem morum prudentissimis admonitionibus consiliisque compulsi. 
 Cum idem undique non à Civibus & Popularibus modo, sed etiam ab Exterts 
 De rebus ad disciplinam Ecclesiasticam & ad mores pertinemibus quotidie consuleretur, cunctisque indefessus satisfaceret: 
 Antistites, qui ex omnibus Regni Fran●●ci Provinciis anno Domini M. DC. LXX. apud Ponte● Isarae Conventum habebant, 
 Virum optimè de Ecclesia meritum ●onorario donavere. 
 Vixit annos lxiu Obiit xviii. Kalendas Januarias anno M. DC. LXXVII. 
 HIERONYMUS DE saint BEUVE, PRIOR MONTIS AUREOLI FRATRI OPTIMO ATQUE CARISSIMO MOERENS POSUIT. 
Here lies James de Sainte-Beuve, Priest, Doctor and Fellow of the Sorbonne, and Regius Professor of Divinity.  
Who being scar●e XXVIII. years' old, was chose by the Clergy of ●rance, which was assembled at Mante, in the year M. DC. XLI. that he with some other learned Men should compose a body of Moral Divinity; and two years after he taught Divinity in the School of the Sorbonne, with great reputation, and concourse of learned Men. The Breviaries and Rituals, of some Churches of France, diligently Corrected, many Heretic happily brought back to the Catholic Religion; many Controversies of private Men, who had chosen him for Umpire wisely composed; very many of all Orders and Estates persuaded to mend their Manners by his prudent admonitions and counsels, do show his extraordinary Learning, Piety and Wisdom. He being daily consulted not only by his own Citizens and Countrymen, but also by Foreigners, concerning matters pertaining to Ecclesiastical Discipline and good Manners, and satisfying, all with an unwearied diligence: The Bishops who were assembled out of all the Provinces of France, in the year M. DC. LXX. at Pontoise, considering him as a person who had done very good service to the Church, gave him an honourable Pension.  
He lived LXIV years, and died the xviii. of the Calends of January, in the year M. DC LXXVII.  
Hierom de Sainte-Beuve, Prior of Montaureoli, has set up this, mourning, to the memory of his best and dearest Brother.  
In their Cloister is a Statue of St. Francis kneeling, it represents him in the posture he might be in when he received the Stigmata. This Statue is much esteemed, it being made by german Pilon, and by him presented to these Fathers in the year 1588.  
The Assemblies of the Clergy are usually held in this Convent▪ of which we have seen some these last years.  
Not far from this Monastery is the Rüe Dauphine, so called, because built at such time when Lewis 13 th'. came into the World. Before that here were only certain old Gardens full of Ruins, across over which they cut this Street, at the end of the Pont-Neuf. It had at the end of it a Gate of the same name, which about 10 or 12 years ago was taken down, for the better uniting the Suburbs and the Town together. After you have passed this Street, as you follow the course of the River you come to  
The Hôtel de Conti. This was formerly called the Hôtel de Nevers; but that name being determined after the Marriage of the two Princesses who were the last of the Family, one of which was Married to Casimit King of Poland, and the other to Prince Edward of the Palatine●amily ●amily, the H●tel de Nevers passed into other hands; Monsieur de Guenegaud, Secretary of State, bought it, and made here very considerable augmentations. Who, being one of the Richest and most Magnificent persons of his time, spared no Costs to adorn it without and within, and raised also several Houses in the Street behind the Walls of the Garden, which Street is called after his name to this day. The Entrance into this Hôtel appears great, and the inside is very suitable. You ought to endeavour to see the Chapel which is really very handsome, adorned with Corinthian Pillars, and other Ornaments of a very good gust. It is the Work of Mansard, as is also the great Staircase which is highly esteemed. The Garden is very pleasant, planted with an Ally of Trees, and has a great Parterre. The Apartments have their several Prospects, which renders them very pleasant in Summer. The late Princess of Conti, one of the Wisest and most Virtuous Ladies of this Age, changed away to M. de Guenegaud for this House, her fair House of Bouchet, together with the old Hôtel de Conti, where lives at present Monsieur the Duke of Crequi. In one Corner of this Hôtel stands a great House, which makes no distinct appearance outwardly, but depends upon this Hôtel. One can hardly desire a better contrived building or neater than this. Monsieur the Prince de la Roche-sur-Yon dwells in it at present, that so he may be near his Brother the Prince of Conti.  
Between this Hôtel and the College de Quatre Nations, Monsieur the Abbot de la Chambre, one of the French Academy, hath his Lodgings, where you may see many fine Curiosities. He hath a very great number of all sorts of excellent Books, among which are many Prints and pieces of Architecture. But the greatest Rarity of all is a Marble Bust of the famous Cavalier Bernin, made at Rome a little before his Death; and another Bust of Christ, made by the same Master; with another of M. de la Chambre, his Father, whose name is so famous among all Men of Learning, for those many excellent Works which he hath published, and for that particular Character which he hath, of treating of the most profound Matters, with a stile so neat and polite. Beside this you may see at M. the Abbot de la Chambre's several Copies of Poussin's best pieces, and some Models in Wax of some of Bernin's Statues. Near this is   

The College des Quatre-Nations.  
HEre stood formerly the old Gate called Porte de Nesle, with a very high Tower, which did much incommode this Quarter. The Heirs of Cardinal Mazarin, who by his Testament appointed the Foundation of this College, bought this place for that purpose, and caused those Buildings to be pulled down, which obstructed the form of that Plan which the Cardinal himself had drawn out. The Key, which was broken off in this place, was continued as far as the Pont-Rouge, and at last they raised the Buildings in such manner as we now see them, of a most curious Ordinance without. They consist of two great Pavilions, square and very high, adorned with Corinthian Pilasters, which standing in a Demi-Circle, enclose a small Place or open Court; at the further part of which is the Portal of the Chapel raised upon some steps, and adorned with six Corinthian Pillars, which make a kind of Portico. Over all the Work, which stands something higher than the Wings, are placed twelve Statues, representing the four Evangelists, the Fathers of the Greek Church, and the Fathers of the Latin Church; these serve for an Ornament to the Dome which rises above them, and is enriched without with all the Ornaments one can desire, as gildings upon the Lead in manner of Festoons, and Fevillages over the Slates, which are cut and placed like the Scales of Fishes. The inside of the Church is not in the splendour at present which it is like to have in time. And the Tomb of Cardinal Mazarin, which is to be placed here, is not yet begun. On the Frise over the Portal you may read this Inscription:  JUL. MAZARIN. S. R. E. CARD. BASILICAMET GYMNAS. F. C. A. 
 M. DC. LXI. Julius Mazarin, Cardinal of the holy Roman Church, caused this Church and School to be built, in the Year M. DC. LXI. 
The inner part of this College is very spacious; it is composed of two Courts, the first of which and also the least, is adorned with two Porticoes, one of which leads to the Church, in the other is the Staircase that goes up to the Apartments of the foremost buildings. The other Court is very great and all the buildings run along one side only, in which are convenient Lodgings for a very great number of People. The Schools are below in the Ground Rooms, levelly with the Court. But these things ought not to detain you long, you ought to see the Library which is composed of Thirty five thousand Volumes, collected together by Cardinal Mazarin, with great Care and Charges. They are placed in excellent order, and the Presses are wrought of Wainscot adorned with Pillars and Sculpture. This Library is of great length, and it takes up one of the Pavilions that runs out upon the Key. Monsieur de la Potrie one of the most intelligent men of the Kingdom in Books, hath the care of this Library, and shows it to the Curious very obligingly. It is said that it will be made public, and that people will have allowance to study there on certain days every Week, as is done in that of St. Victor's, but no body knows when this will be. The Revenue which is appropriated for the maintenance of this College is considerable: For beside the Abbey of St. Michael en Herme, which is of a great Rent; there are several Houses in the Rüe Mazarin, from which arises a very great Sum of Money. The Design of Cardinal Mazarin was to entertain here the Gentlemen of those four several Nations, whose Country hath been so long time the Theatre of War, and that they might be here Instructed in all those Exercises that are proper for Persons of Quality. Here are to be Sixty in all; Fifteen from the parts about Pignerol, for Italy; as many out of Alsatia for Germany; Twenty out of the Catholic Low Countries; and Ten from Roussillon; that so these people being acquainted with the French manners, may have an affection for that Nation from whom they have received such Benefits. The Doctors of the Sorbonne are to have the Government of the College, and to teach here Humanity. Here is also to be taught the Riding the great Horse, and there is already a place set out for a manage (or riding School.) They are also to be taught to Dance, to handle their Arms, to Vault; the Mathematics, and all bells Lettreses, (or Polite Learning.) And these Gentlemen have all this and all sort of Entertainment gratis, without costing them one ●arthing, which makes this Foundation esteemed as one of the best, and most useful that could be invented.  
On the Key that runs along the River side, is placed this Inscription, in black Marble, fronting towards the Lovure, composed by M. Blondel.  LUDOVICO MAGNO. 
 RIPAM HANC UT RIPAE ALTERIUS DIGNITATI RESPONDERET QUADRO SAXO CC. PRAEF. ET A DIL. 
 ANN. M. DC. LXIX. & M. DC. LXX. To LEWIS the Great. 
 That this Bank might answer the Grandeur of the other, the Praefect and Aediles caused it all to be built of square Stone, in the Years M. DC. LXIX and M. DC. LXX. 
On the same side is the Hôtel de Crequi. In which Monsieur the Duke of Crequi, Governor of Paris and one of the four principal Gentlemen of the Chamber, makes his abode. You may see here very Curious Pictures, and very rich Furniture.  
The Hôtel de Boüillon is next, whose Apartments are magnificent, adorned with Plafons. Here is no sparing in furnishing the House with the best sort of Ornaments.  
The House which makes the Corner of the Rüe des Saint Peres, at present possessed by Monsieur the Marechal d'Humieres, Governor of Flanders. It is a very regular building, and wants nothing but a little more Room, to make it lighter.  
Further on is the House of the late Precedent Perault, Intendant of Monsieur the Prince, which has been built with much Cost. You ought above all to see the Gallery which fronts the River, open on both sides correspondently, and adorned with several Pictures representing the principal Persons of the Royal Family of France, with a long Genealogick Chartley in Vellum of the House of Bourbon, in which are the Portraits of all those Princes from St. Lewis, down to the present Reign, in miniature. In the Garden are some very good Statues, two Gladiators, coloured like Brass, the Venus Medicis, and a young Bacchus of the same kind, with some others, very well cast off from the Antiques at Rome. The great Iron Arbor is remarkable for its height, and for its being the first that ever was made of this sort. We ought not to forget the Chapel, in which is a Picture done by Albert Duret, and highly esteemed, with some Copies of the Sacraments from the Famous Poussin. This is a general account of what is here remarkable, not mentioning the Furniture, which was very neat during the Master's Life, who passed for one of the Curiousest and best Judging men of the Kingdom.  
We come next to the Theatins. Cardinal Mazarin was their principal Founder, having left them at his death a great Sum of Money for the building of their Church, which was begun with much Cost, but is since left off imperfect, the enterprise being much greater than the Legacy, which was left 'em. These Fathers are the only Men of this Order in France, and Cardinal Mazarin was the first that brought them out of Italy.  
The last house that you see in this Row, on the side of the River, is the Hotel de Mailly, now building. It will stand very convenient and pleasant, in regard its prospects are extended over the Tuilleries, and over the Cours de la Rhine, the two most beautiful Walks of Paris.  
The Cours de la Rhine, is on the other side of the River, at the end of the Tuilleries; it was planted with four rows of Trees, as we see it, by the care of Mary of Medicis, who gave the public this agreeable Walk: The Marechal de Bassompierre has been at the charge to enclose it on that side next the River, all along with a Wall of Freestone. It is in length a Roman Stadium, and at each end hath a Door of Iron, supported with certain Stone Works of a Rustic Order, which make a very handsome effect. This Walk is the pleasanter in regard it is upon the Banks of the River, from whence it hath such a fresh Air, as in Summer draws hither all the Gentry, and persons of Fashion in Paris. You may count here often times no less than seven or eight hundred Coaches, which drive about in the exactest order that can be, and without the least embarrass imaginable.  
These are the principal things that are to be seen in the Quarter of the Faux-bourg St. german. There may be here other Rarities no less singular than these, but in regard they are in particular hands, whose owners do not care to have them known, I think it best to make no mention of them, as well to oblige the owners, as to save the Labour of the Curious that they may not ask to see what they are in great hazard to be denied.   

L'ISLE DU PALAIS, (Or Island of the Palace.)  
THIS is the last Quarter that remains to write of, tho' according to History and Antiquity, it should have been first mentioned; but we did not think that proper for some reasons, mentioned in the beginning of this Book. Formerly the whole Town of Paris contained no more than that space of Ground which lies between the two Arms of the Seine, which place still retains its ancient name of the City. This is the fullest of People of any Quarter of Paris; but withal the most incommodious, by reason of that great confusion of Houses, very high for the most part, which make the Streets narrow and obscure.  
The most remarkable things in this Quarter, are some Churches and the Palais, or place where the Parliament sit.   

The Church of Notre-Dame.  
THis Church is the Cathedral of Paris, and the Seat of an Archbishopric, which was erected in the Pontificate of Pope Vrban the VIII. in the Year 1622. It was before that only a Bishopric, but that very ancient; since St. Denis who lived but a little time after the Apostles, was the Founder. This Church, in the first Catholic Ages, was called by the Christians of those times, by the name of that Saint its Founder; but it being rebuilt in the Reign of Childebert, eldest Son of Clovis, about the year 522. it was then dedicated to the Holy Virgin, whose name it has ever since retained. King Robert one of the most pious and wisest Princes that France ever had, perceiving the ancient Building not to have all that Beauty and Magnificence, which it might have; begun another, but the design being a vast undertaking, it was not brought to perfection till many Years after. Henry the First his Son, Philip the First, Lewis the Gross, Lewis the Young, and Philip Augustus his Successors, did all assist in the Work, and it was finished under the glorious Reign of the last, as we may presume, because he is the last of those 24. whose Statues are set up on the great Frontispiece.  
The Structure of this Church is of the Gothick manner, but the handsomest and best performed in France. It is very remarkable for its Grandeur and Solidity. The Vaults are very high raised, and contain 17. Toises (a Toise is six Foot) in height, the breadth is 24. and the length 65. The 2. great squate Towers in the Front, are 34 Toises high, flat on the top, so that from this place one may easily and conveniently discover all Paris. The Bells that hang in the Towers are very fair ones, the biggest of them was cast but a while ago, for which purpose the Chapter hath been at a very considerable expense, and yet it hath no very pleasing Sound. All the Body of the Church is covered with Lead, and it is easy to judge what a prodigious quantity there goes to cover so great a Roof.  
As for the inside of the Church, the Curious who are Lovers of Painting, will here find sufficient satisfaction in viewing those great Pictures which all the Pillars are adorned with. Those in the Choir are much better than the rest. Here are two of M. Le Brun's hand, one representing the Crucifying of St. Peter, the other the Martyrdom of St. Steven. Here is also one piece of le Sueur's, representing St. Paul in the midst of a Public Assembly, casting into a Fire the Books of Magic, before the Gate of the Temple, whose Portico is supported with Pillars: This Picture ought to be esteemed as one of the choicest that can be seen, it being of the best manner of that excellent Master, who in the Judgement of some able Men, is esteemed the Second French Painter of this Age, and next to the famous Poussin. In former Years on every first day of May, the Company of Goldsmiths did use to present a Picture to this Church, for the making of which they employed some renowned Painter, who had made himself known and gained a Reputation; but this Year the Custom hath been intermitted, tho' we hope it will be continued again hereafter. There are few Cathedral Churches in Europe, wherein the Divine Service is performed with more exactness and Reverence. The Chapter is composed of 50. Canons, among whom there are some very famous and of great Merit.  
Among the rest, Monsieur Joli, the Chanter, and one of the Canons, is known to be a person of extraordinary Probity and Diligence in his Office, and who to his singular Merit hath added a profound Learning. He hath made public several Works, some of which are already very scarce to be met with. The principal are  
An Historical Treatise of the Episcopal Schools, 1678.  
Christian propositions for relief of the Poor, 1652.  
A Voyage to Munster in the Year 1646.  
A Translation of two Books of the State of Marriage, composed by Francis Barbaro, a Noble Venetian.  
A Christian Instruction for the Financiers, 1667.  
Christian and Moral Advice for the Education of Children.  
The Christian Widow, Dedicated to the late Queen-Mother.  
Divers small Tracts collected from the Memoires of M. Antoine Loisel. Advocate in Parliament, his maternal Grandfather.  
De Verbis Vsuardi quae in Martyrologio Ecclesiae Parisiensis referuntur in festo Assumptionis B. Mariae Virgins, in 12. 1662.  
Traditio antiqua Ecclesiarum Franciae seu totius Imperii Occidentalis, quae in ipsius Martyrologio ad festum Assumptionis B Mariae Virginis referuntur, Vindicata, 1672.  
There are also some other Books ascribed to him, Entitled  
Recüeil de Maxims veritables & importantes pour l'institution du Roi.  
Codicille d'Or, ou petit Recüeil tirè de l'Instution du Prince Chr●tien, composé par Erasme, mis en Francois sous le Roi Francois I. & a present pour la deuxiéme fois, aves d'autres petites pieces, 1665. in 12.  
Traitè de la restitution des Grands, precedé d'un● Lettre touchant quelques points de la Morale Chrètienne, 1665. in 12.  
De Reformandis horis Canonicis & rit● constituendis Clericorum muneribus, Consultatio, 1643. in 12.  
This last mentioned Book is a most curious piece. He hath also compiled together the Works of Monsieur Guy Coquille, containing many Curious Tracts relating to the Liberties of the Gallican Church, in two Volumes in ●olio. He had a numerous Library, but gave it away to the Chapter about two years since, on Condition that it be public, and that all sorts of People may have liberty to come and study in it freely. It is at present in a house in the Cloifter, behind the Draw-wells, on that side next the Church; and we may e'er long see it considerably augmented, some other of the Canons having promised to add their ●ooks to it.  
It ought to be observed that the Canons of this Church rise at midnight to go to Matines, which they still say at that hour, according to the ancient usage of the Church. There are some ancient Men among these hanons, who for 30. or 40. Years together, have not omitted one single time: and this is almost the only Church in the Kingdom, that hath Religiously continued this pious Custom, tho' so painful and troublesome, especially in Winter. The Canon's places are of no great Revenue, yet they are much esteemed, because they are very honourable.  
On Festival days you may see here very rich Ornaments. Their Silver Vessels, or Altar Plate, is of the best Workmanship. It consists of six great Candlesticks, and a Cross made by Monsieur Baslin. Over the Copper Pillars, behind the great Altar, is the Shrine of St. Marcel, one of the first Bishops of Paris. It is of Silver gilt, adorned with precious Stones, and Enamel of a delicate Colour. On Whit-sunday they expose here a Suit of Ornaments of Crimson Satin, Embroidered with Pearls, some of which are very large. This was the gift of Queen Isabel of Bavaria, Wife of Charles VI Which Present she made in order to obtain of God her Husband's Cure, being afflicted with a troublesome Distemper. The fair Suit of Tapestry, which they display here on the great Festivals, representing the Life of the Holy Virgin; is the gift of M. le Masle Prior of Roches, Chanter of this Church, and Secretary to the Cardinal de Richelieu, the same who gave his Library to the Sorboune. The Statue which we see on a Pillar on the left hand of the great Altar, represents Philip Augustus, whose Wife is interred here in the Choir; as is also a Son of Lewis the Gross, who refused to be Bishop of this Church, because he would not by his own promotion, hinder that of the famous Peter Lombard, who was chosen in his stead. The Tomb of Copper raised about one Foot from the Ground, near the Choir Door, belongs to a Bishop of Paris, named Odo de Sulli, in whose Pontificate this Church was finished; he lived in the Reign of Philip Augustus, and died in the year 1208.  
In the Chapels behind the Choir there are more Tombs, the most considerable of which are those of the House of Gondi, originally of Italy, who came into France with Catharine de Medicis, the Cardinal de Retz, who died about 3. years since Abbot of St. Denis, and had been Archbishop of Paris, was the second Cardinal of this Family. The Chapel of the Virgin, which is on one side of the Door that leads into the Choir, is adorned with many Silver Lamps, and abundance of other curious Offerings that have been made here. Some years ago they placed before the great Altar, that huge Lamp of Silver, given by the late Queen-Mother, which weighs 120. Marks, (a Mark is 8 Ounces) and is six Foot in Diameter. This Chapel of the Virgin, has been sometimes called the Sluggards Chapel, because of the very late Masses which were said here for such as lay long a bed: It was the only place in Paris that enjoyed this privilege, contrary to the Custom of the past Ages, when it was forbid to say Mass after 10. a Clock. Over against this is the Statue of Philip de Valois, on Horseback Armed, and Caparisoned as the fashion was in his time. He is represented in such manner, as when he came into this Church, to return his Thanks for a Battle gained over the Flemings near Cassel; a Battle so Bloody that he saw 22000. of his Enemies dead upon the place. Near this is a great Picture, representing Lewi● XIII. in his Royal Robes, kneeling at the Feet of Christ taken down from the Cross; it is the Vow of that King made in a dangerous fit of Sickness. I shall say nothing of the several Chapels round the Nave, all well Wainscotted and Painted; nor of the Galleries over the sides capable of holding a vast number of People; for this would be to engage too far into particulars. I shall only say that Paulus Aemilius, that famous Historian, is interred in this Church on the North side, but the precise place is not known. However you might have read this Epitaph not long since.  
PAULUS AEMILIUS VERONENSIS, hujus Ecclesiae Canonicus, qui praeter eximiam Vitae sanctitatem, quantâ quoque Doctrinâ praestiterit, judex atque testis erit Historia de rebus ●estis Francorum, posteris ab eodem edita.  
OBIIT A. P. 152●. DIE 5. MENSIS MAII.  
Paulus Aemilius of Verona, Canon of this Church, of whose great Learning, besides his extraordinary Sanctity▪ his History of France will be a sufficient testimony to Posterity.  
He died in the Year 1526. the 5. of May.  
In the Sacristy, you may see an excellent Bust of Cardinal de Richelieu, made by Cavalier Bernin, which the Duchess of Aiguillon gave to this Church by her Testament.  
On the South side of this Church, stands the Archiepiscopal Palace, on the bank of the River Seine. The House makes no very handsome show on the outside, but is within very commodious and neat. Here is very handsome Furniture, and a Cabinet of choice Books. The Garden is but little, and consists only of one or two Alleys along the River.  
Behind the Church of Nostre-Dame, stands another little one very ancient, called St. Denis du Pas, because the first Torment that they inflicted upon that Saint was in this place, where they put him into a hot Oven, from which he was delivered by a Miracle.  
The Cloister where the Canons live is enclosed with ancient Walls, within which they have their several Apartments. Formerly when they lived in Community like the Religious, Women were not suffered to dwell here; but since they have been Secularised, they have had distinct Lodgings, and it hath been permitted to those who have room to spare, to let out their Apartments, which has been the occasion to introduce here all sorts of People.  
M. Menage, so well known among the Learned for all his excellent Works▪ dwells in this Cloister. Every Wednesday he hath in his House a Meeting for the improvement of the Sciences, to which all Men who make any profession of Learning are freely admitted.  
These are the most remarkable matters in this Cloister, which is joined to the Isle of Nostre-Dame, by a Bridge of Wood, over which lies a Communication.  
From hence, you pass before the Hôtel-Dieu. This Hospital is the principal and greatest of all Paris; they receive here indifferently all poor Sick People, and you may sometimes reckon here to the number of 4000 who are all entertained and nourished with exceeding great Care. They are served by Nuns of St Augustine's Order, whose Rule is the more severe, in regard they are to spend their whole Life in this Exercise, which they could never undergo without admirable Virtue and Patience, by reason of all those incommodities which they pass through, near so many poor Sick People, whose Miseries and Diseases render them equally froward and insupportable. This Hospital hath very great Revenues, and they increase daily more and more, by reason of the gifts that are continually given to it. The building is not handsome, nay it is very incommodious, because it is straitened for Room; the Ground on which it stands being shut up on all sides. They have been therefore constrained to extend their buildings upon the very River, and to erect a great Room upon a long Vault, under which the Stream runs. Tho' there be here a very great number of Beds, they are not sufficient for that greater quantity of Sick which are brought hither every day; and sometimes they are constrained to put 3. or 4. in the same Bed. They have several and distinct Rooms, where they lodge those who are afflicted with like Distempers, that so the Disease may not spread. The Hall on that side next the Petit-Pont, whose outside is adorned with Figures, was built by Cardinal Anthony du Prat, Chancellor of France, and Legate of the Holy See, about the Year 1535. It is thought that the first Foundation of this great Hospital was laid by St. Landri, the 28 th'. Bishop of Paris, who lived under Clovis the 2 d. in the Year 660. In the first Ages of Christianity, Bishops were, by a laudable Custom, obliged to Nourish and Lodge the Poor, as being the Dispensators and trusties of the Poors ●state. For this reason they built Hospitals near their Cathedral Churches, to the end that so they might be the principal Administrators themselves; as at this Day the Archbishop hath the chief direction here, with the Premier Precedent, and the Procurer General; the Canons of Nostre-Dame have the Direction of the Spirituals.  
St. Lewis, as William de Nangis, who hath composed a History of France much esteemed, tells us▪ was a great Benefactor to this Hospital, and did considerably augment its revenue. Henry the 4 th'. did the like, giving wherewithal to build one of the fairest Halls, which is that of St. Thomas, raised upon a Stone Bridge, very solid, and finished 1602. It is a very Edifying Curiosity to see in what manner the Poor are served in this Hospital. Princess' have sometimes performed here the vilest Offices of Servants; and even in our days we have known 
* The Duchess of Nevers, Mother of Madam R●iale, & of the Queen of Portugal deceased.  one die of a Disease which she caught here in giving some Broth to a Poor Creature. sick of the Small Pox.  
Over against the principal Gate that goes into the Parvis de Nostre-Dame, you may see a great Stone Statue, very high, which represents a Man holding a Box in his hand, and a Serpent by his side. It is supposed to be the Statue of Esculapius, God of the Physicians, who is presumed to have had some Temple in this place. On the Fountain behind this Statue, these Verses are ingraved.  
QUI SITIS, HUC TENDAS DESUNT SI FORTE LIQUORES,  
PROGREDERE, AETERNAS DIVA PARAVIT AQUAS.  
Come hither you that Thirst, and Water want,  
Go, and take living Water from the Saint.  
All this Quarter is full of Churches, which in truth are but small but very ancient. Their names are  
St. John le Rond, standing on one side of the Church of Nostre-Dame, and is the Parish Church of the Cloister.  
St. Christopher's, over against the same Church.  
St. Geneviéve des Arden's, which has been so named, by reason of a famous Miracle, which happened through the Intercession of that Saint, when her Shrine was carried in procession to Nostre-Dame, in order to the obtaining a Cure for an Epidemical Disease, called Les Arden's, because those who were afflicted with this Distemper were inflamed with such a Thirst, that no Remedy could abate. This Miracle happened in the Reign of Lewis VI in the year 1130. under the Pontificate of Pope Innocent the 2 d. And for a perpetual Memorial, this Church was built, it being before that but a small Chapel; but in process of Time it is become a Parish Church, tho' the Parish be but of sinal extent.  
St. Peter aux Boeufs, where they touch Cattle with a hot Key, to keep 'em from running Mad.  
St. Marine, the Parish Church of the Archbishop's House, to the Curate of which Church are sent all Marriages, that are gained by Sentence n the Officialty.  
St. Landri.  
St. Symphorian.  
St. Denis de la Chartre, where according to some men's Opinions, that great Apostle of France, was put into Chains, and for some time cast into an obscure Prison, when he came to bring the Faith and Light of the Gospel into France. The late Queen-Mother, whose piety extended into many places, repaired the Altar, and placed there all the Figures which you see, representing a Miracle which happened to the Saint, when he was shut up in this place; they are the Work of M. Anguerre. This Church is a Priory of the Order of St. Benet, enjoyed by M. l'Abbè Testu, one of the French Academy. Near to this is the Church of  
Saint Magdelain. Some hold that this is one of the oldest in Paris, and that for this reason it is exempted from making Processions as others do. Here is a Fraternity that was formerly of so great Reputation, that the greatest Lords entered themselves of it, after the Examples of the King, and the Princes of the Blood. The other Churches are  
saint Croix.  
St. Peter des Arcis.  
St. Martial.  
St. german le Vieux. Whose great Altar is of a very handsome Wainscot Work, adorned with Corinthian Pillars of black Marble, with a Picture representing the Baptism of our Lord, Painted by Stella, an excellent Master. This Church was formerly dedicated to St. John Baptist, before they brought hither the Relics of St. german, in the Reign of King Pepin, for fear they should be plundered by the Barbarians, if they remained in the Abbey of his name, which at that time stood without the Town. That King himself assisting in carrying the Shrine upon his own Shoulders from the Abbey to this place. In memory of the Miracle which then happened as they passed by the little Châtelet, he gave to St. Germains the Estate at Palaiseau, six Leagues from Paris.  
Lower in the Street near the Palais, are the Barnabites. These Religious have been in the Possession of this Priory, but since the beginning of this Age before that time it belonged to the Order of St. Benet, under the name of St. Eloy. And the Revenues are reunited to the Archbishopric of Paris. Their Church is unfinished. The House which they have erected here, about four or five years since▪ hath cost them more than 50000. Crowns; but it was a very necessary building, for before that they had hardly any Lodgings to lie in.  
St. Bartholomew is also over against the Palais, to which and to all this Quarter it belongs as the proper Parish Church. This was formerly also a Priory of the Order of St. Benet, dedicated to St. Magloire, but the Monks left it, to avoid the Tumult and Noise of the place, and removed to the Faux-bourg Saint Jaques, near the little Chapel of St. George, belonging to them at that time. This Translation was made, as hath been already said, in the Reign of Lewis the Young, in the Year 1138. This Benefice was since reunited to the Archbishopric, and the Church made Parochial, the Extent of which Parish reaches to the Rüe St. Denis, St. Zue St. Giles was once annexed to this; and we have known a Curate who was possessed of both these Benefices, but they have been since divided because of the great distance.  
The Church is obscure and ill built. The great Altar is of Wainscot Work, and of a handsome design. There is a Chapel on the right hand, in which you may see two Pictures of M. Herault's Work, one represents St. William, and the other St. Charles B●romeus. That over the Altar is of M. Loir's hand, and represents St. Catharine kneeling, and receiving on her Finger a Ring, which is put on by the Infant Jesus. The rest is not much remarkable.  
Missire Lewis Servin, Advocate General in the Parliament of Paris, is interred in St. Bartholomew's. He was a person who had gained by his extraordinary Merit, the Respect and Love of all those who knew him; and his Reputation was so great throughout all Europe, that the most Famous Men of Learning of his time, made it their glory to hold a Commerce by Letters with him, as we see in their Printed Works, where are some Letters of his, of wonderful Wit and Genius. His inviolable Fidelity for the Right side, gained him the Confidence of Henry III. who made him his Advocate-General, after the dismission of Messire Jaques Say Despesses, which Office he performed with a most exemplary Integrity, until the Year 1626. in which he died, as he was making an Oration to Lewis XIII. then sitting on his Throne of Justice in the Parliament. The University, to whom he had done great Service, made him a solemn Funeral at the Mathurins, where his Elogium was pronounced in Latin. These two Verses may serve for his Epitaph: 
Est satis in titulo Servinus, prob? jacet ingens,  
In mundo scivit scibile quidquid erat.   
Servin's enough for Epitaph, here lies,  
Who knew whatever Science did comprise.   

THE PALAIS.  
IF I had obliged myself in this Collection, to speak of the Antiquities of those things which I treat of in Paris, I should have had occasion here to mention many particulars; but after all it had been only a repetition of what many Authors have already said. Those who have the curiosity to be informed in these Affairs, let them consult du Tillet, Giles Corrozet, Father du Breäil, in his Theatre of Antiquities at Paris, M. du Chesne in his Antiquities of Towns, and several others who have writ on the French History, I will only say to the honour of those who compose this great Body, that Pepin Father of Charlemain did first Institute it; and that it was ambulatory till the Reign of Philip the Fair, who, as Belforest reports, was the first who made it Sedentary, in quitting his own proper Palace to the Officers of Justice. To make it the more spacious, he caused to be built the greatest part of the Chambers, and the whole work was finished in the year 1313. Notwithstanding it is certain that there were in this place several great Buildings before that time, in regard several Kings made this place their usual abode. Clovis himself kept his Court here; but St. Lewis dwelled here longer than any, for finding the Situation commodious in the middle of Paris, he made here several great Works, especially the Holy Chapel, of which more by and by.  
The chief remarks in this great building is, first, the great Hall, admired by the Cavalier Bernin, as one of the handsomest things in France. It is built upon the same Plan, with another very old which was burnt down in the beginning of this Age, in which the Statues of all our Kings were placed round about the Walls, as big as the Life. In this Hall the Kings did use to receive Ambassadors, and made public Feasts on certain days in the year, and also here they celebrated the Nuptials of the Sons and Daughters of France. At the Marriage of Isabel of France with Richard the Second, King of England, there was in this place so great a Crowd of People, that many persons were stifled. Charles the Sixth who Reigned at that time, was himself in danger of his Life.  
This Hall is all Vaulted with Freestone, with a row of Arches in the middle, supported with great Pillars, round which are several Shops employed by divers Tradesmen; the Doric Order of Pilasters run round the Hall. At one end is a Chapel where Mass is said every day; the Procureurs (or Attorneys) to whom this Chapel belongs, have about a year since laid out 40000. Francs to beautify it as we now see.  
Above this is the Clock, according to which the Hear or Audiences in the several Courts are regulated. At the bottom of the Dial, you may read this neat Verse made by M. de Montmort, one of the French Academicians.  
SACRA THEMIS MORES UT PENDULA DIRIGIT HORAS.  
Justice does guide us, as the Balance this.  
The inside round about this Chapel is adorned with Gilding, and painted like Marble of various Colours, which makes the place very handsome.  
You must not neglect to see the several Chambers where they plead. The great Chamber is on one side of the great Hall; it was built in the time of St. Lewis, who used here to give his Public Audiences, in which, with the kindness of a Father, and the Majesty of a great King, he endeavoured to pacify the disorders that rise among his Subjects, or received the Ambassadors sent from the Neighbouring Princes. Lewis the XII. repaired it as it is at present. The Plafon composed of Culls de Lamp (Work in the Ceiling swelling down with knobs) was heret fore esteemed as an excellent piece of Work; but time has decayed a great part of that which made it esteemed. This is the Room where all the Parliament assemble when the King comes hither to sit on his Tribunal of Justice, or at such times when there is any great Affair for them to deliberate upon. In this place also the Dukes and Peers of France come and demand to have their Patents Registered, which they obtained of the King, for the Erection of their Dignities. The other Chambers are much handsomer than this, and in some of them the Plafons (or Ceiling) are gilded and painted very richly. The 2 d. and 3 d. Chambers of Inquests, and the Chambers of Requests are the best adorned.   

The Court of Aids.  
THis is a separate Jurisdiction from the Parliament, which fits in three distinct Chambers, that are beautified with costly Plafons. The face of the building, on that side next the Perron du May, is of Stone enriched with Sculpture of a good design.  
The Chancery, whose coming in is in the Gallery of Prisoners, has been repaired of late years.  
The next day after St. Martin, being the day on which the Parliament opens, there is here a Ceremony which strangers must not neglect to see. All the Members of that great Court are present, apparelled in Scarlet Robes on that day, and assist at a solemn Mass in the great Hall. The principal Precedents, called Presidens à mortier, are distinguished from the rest, by their ●acings of Minever, or a kind of spotted Fur. When these last go up to Offer, they make a kind of Reverence which was used in old time, and is never practised now adays but upon this occasion. After the Mass is ended, they go to hear the Speeches, which are usually made by the first Precedent, by the Procurer General, and by the Advocate's General, who are no less remarkable by their Eloquence, than by their Dignities.   

The Saint Chapel.  
OF all the Monuments of Piety which St. Lewis raised, there is none more beautiful or more magnificent than this. Who making his usual abode in this Palace, caused this Chapel to be erected for the conveniency of his own Devotion. In the same place where it now stands there was formerly a small Church Founded by King Hugh Capet, under the title of The Adoration of three Kings, in which Church Robert his Son did institute an Order of Knights, called Knights of the Star. This Order was of great Reputation in the beginning of its Institution, and the greatest Lords accepted of the Collar. But in process of time it became so vilified, that it came to be conferred on the Town Watch, who go about in the Night time to prevent disorders, that might happen in the Streets from Thiefs and Robbers. From whence it comes, that at this day, the Captain who commands that Watch is called the Chevalier du Guet (the Knight of the Watch). This little Chapel remained in such Estate till the time of St. Lewis, who built the Structure which we now see, a building of surprising Delicacy. The Vaults are very high, and the Windows of it pass for the handsomest that can be seen, by reason of their bigness and almost infinite Variety of Colours, representing some particular History of the Old and New Testaments, the Glass of which is of such thickness, that it hath resisted the injuries of time down to this day. This beautiful Work was but five years in doingand was finished in the year 1247. In a little time after which, they brought hither the Relics which are kept here. These were redeemed by that holy King out of the hands of the Venetians, to whom Baldwin Emperor of Constantinople, had engaged them for a very considerable Sum of Money, which they lent him to carry on his War against the Bulgarians. This Redemption of these precious Pawns by St. Lewis, was not done without the Emperor's knowledge and consent to take them, upon paying to the Venetians the Moneys for which they were engaged. They were as follows, A great piece of Wood, part of the true Cross; our Lord's Crown of Thorns, and certain drops of his precious Blood; some of the clothes which belonged to his Infancy; another piece of the true Cross, some Blood which bled Miraculously from an Image of our Lord struck by an Infidel; one link of Iron, part of the Chain wherewith he was bound; the Napkin or Towel with which he washed his Apostles Feet; a piece of the Stone of his Sepulchre; some of the Holy Virgin's Milk; the Iron head of the Lance that pierced our Lord's side; the Purple Robe with which they Clothed him; the Sponge which they used in giving him Vinegar and Gall to Drink; a piece of the Shroud in which he was wrapped: Together with these things there is kept in the same Treasury, a Cross which our Ancestors used to carry with the Oriflame, which is at St. Denis, when they marched out to any Wars of Consequence, which Cross was called on that account The Cross of Triumph; and many other things beside, as Moses' Rod; the upper part of St. John Baptist's Head: all which things are enclosed in the great Shrine of Copper gilt, which you see raised upon four Pillars, supporting a little Vault behind the great Altar: But with the sight of these things one must not expect to satisfy his curiosity, for these precious Relics hardly ever are exposed, but when some Queen desires to see them, which happens very rarely. Upon the great Altar, in a kind of Tabernacle or Box of Wood, gilt and powdered with Flowers-de-Lis, is the model of the Holy Chapel in little of Silver gilt, and of most excellent Workmanship, enriched with Stones of considerable value. It is showed only on Festival Days. There are also in the Sacristy other things to be seen that are very rare, especially a great number of Reliquaries of Gold and Silver; a great Cross all of Gold, in which is enclosed a piece of the Wood of the true Cross, which is exposed every Friday in Lent. You may here also see the Chanters Staff, on the top of which is placed a great Agate, representing St. Lewis to the Wast, holding in one hand a little Cross, and in the other our Lord's Crown of Thorns. Here are also several Books whose Covers are enriched with great Pearls and precious Stones.  
But that which is extraordinary rare is a great antique Oriental Agate, very fine, of Figure almost Oval, a little bigger than an ordinary▪ Trencher-Plate; it is cut in Bas-relief, and represents the Apotheosis of Augustus, the Workmanship is really most admirable, by reason that the design is so contrived, that the Natural Colours of the Stone serve for Shadows in their proper places, where they should be according to Art, and make the same effect as if the Work of the Pencil. Monsieur de St. Avaunt, a Famous Antiquary, hath explained all the Figures in this Piece, and discovered to us very curious things, which may be read in his great Treatise of Medals. This fair Agate was a Present made by an Emperor of Constantinople to Charles VI in order to obtain some Succours from him against the Turks; but this he could not have, by reason of those Troubles which the English and the Duke of Burgundy then caused in this Kingdom.  
The Ornaments of the Altar in this Church are magnificent, especially those which are exposed on the Feast of St. Lewis, whose Head you see of Silver gilded supported by two Angels of the same materials formerly kept in the Treasury of St. Denis. As you go out you ought to observe a handsome Figure of our Lady of Pity, placed under the Organs on the left hand as you enter; 'tis the Work of the famous german Pilon, who lies buried in the lower Holy Chapel: this is esteemed as one of his best pieces. The Chapter of this Church is not numerous, yet are the Canon's places of a good Revenue and enjoy fair Privileges. They have for their Superior a Treasurer, whose place is double the Revenue of the other Canons. The Abbey of St. Nicaise at Reins, worth 3000. Crowns per annum, is appropriated to this Chapter, with many Houses besides round about the Palais. In the same Court over against the Holy Chapel, is   

The Chamber of Accowts.  
Within the enclosure of the Palais, is also this Sovereign Jurisdiction separate form the Parliament. Here all the Receivers of the Finances make up their Accounts. And all those who have had the management of any of the King's Money, ought here to justify their proceedings. Here also they keep the Archives, and ancient Charters of the Crown; among which there are a great many which our Historians have made use of. The famous Monsieur du Cange, among others, hath collected from hence a great number of Memoires, to serve him in Commenting upon those ancient Historians. which he hath published. The reading of which Pieces will give us a sufficient Idea of his profound Knowledge. The principal are  
The History of Constantinople under the French Emperors, Writ by Geoffry de Ville-Hardoüin, and by Philip de Mou●●es, in the Language of their time, in Folio; The History of St. Lewis, by the Sire de Joinville. Beside these, this Learned Author hath Published.  
Historia Bysantina duplici commentario illustrata; Prior continens familias ac stemmata Imp. Constant. etc. alter descriptionem urbis Constant. qualis extitit sub Imperatorib. Christianis, in Folio.  
Glossarium mediae atque infimae Latinitatis; 3. Vol. Fol.  
This last Book hath gained him a greater reputation than all, and that as well in Foreign Parts as in France. And it stands with reason, since this is esteemed one of the greatest Works that has been undertaken in this Age, for which the Author had need of all the time he had, even for many years, to treat of all those various Subjects therein contained, with so much Learning as he hath done.  
I might here name many other Learned Men, who have drawn great Light for History out of the Chamber of Accounts; among others the Messieurs Godefroy, who have made public a great many of our old Historians, now lately Printed at the Royal Press in the Lovure, with excellent Commentaries at the end. Monsieur d'Herouval, Auditor of the Accounts, hath assisted them, in procuring for their sight all the helps that lay in his power, as we may perceive in their Works; they acknowledging in express terms, how obliging he hath been in searching out for them those things, that might be useful for their occasions; and one may justly say, that without him the greatest part of the best Monuments of our History had been unknown and remained buried in dust.  
The buildings of the Chamber of Accounts, hath been in its time esteemed as a handsome piece of Work. It was at first raised by Lewis XII. whose Device is to be seen in several places of it, which is a Porcupine with these words,  COMINUS ET EMINUS. Near and far off. 
In one of the Chambers are several very curious ancient Pictures, representing, according to the Life, several Princes and Princesses of the Blood Royal, in the Court of Charles the V. and of some other Kings, whose Pictures we cannot elsewhere meet with. Father Menétrier thought them so curious and so singular, that he caused them to be graved, and we may meet with the Prints in some places, with Historical explications of the Persons and Blazons represented, which are writ by the said Father.  
La Cour des Monnoys, or Court belonging to the Mint and Coinage, is over the Chamber of Accounts. in which there is nothing singular to be observed. Monsieur Croussin is one of the Precedents, to the praise of whom it may be said, that no Man hath laboured with more Success for the improvement of the French Tongue. He has Translated out of Greek all the Authors that have writ of the Constantinopolitan History; in the beginning of which he hath adjoined very Learned Prefaces, for the better understanding of those Historians, who for the most part are so obscure and intricate, that, without his helps, we should hardly be able to understand any thing in them. Never did any body before undertake this Work, because so very difficult; those Historians being looked upon as half Barbarous. But now by the assistanc eof this Learned Man, they may be read in French, Translated with all the Elegancy and Fidelity that can be expected, in a piece writ on purpose for the Language only. They begin with the ancient Justin, and continue to Constantine Paleologus; under whom the Eastern Empire ended. They all make Nine Volumes in Quarto. He hath also Translated the Roman History of Xiphilinus, of Zonaras, and of Zosimus. The Ecclesiastical History of Eusebius, of Socrates, Sozomen, Theodoret, and Evagrias, in Quarto. Certain practical Books of Devotion of Cardinal Bona; and lastly the History of the Empire of the East, written by Eginard, and other Authors, which was published about the beginning of this year, 1684.  
The Hôtel of Monsieur the Premier Precedent, behind the Chamber of Accounts, has nothing remarkable.   

The Place Dauphine.  
THis Place is at the very end of the Isle of the Palais next the Pont-Neuf. It is in figure triangular; the Houses that compose it are built of Brick, with cordon's of Freestone, and all of the same fashion, They were erected in the Year 1606. four or five years after the birth of Lewis XIII. on which account they are thus named.  
Of late years they have opened a way on this side to the Palais, and have raised several great Houses in the Garden belonging to the H●tel of the Premier Precedent, with a long Gallery, in which many Tradesmen keep Shops, as in the other Halls belonging to the Palais. This way saves a great deal of going about, which those who came from the Pont-Neuf were formerly forced to make.  
The little Street that lies behind is named. The Rüe de Lamoignon, because it was built in the time of the famous Premier Precedent of that name; who did himself contribute all his endeavours to procure the conveniency of this Passage for the good of the public.   

THE BRIDGES of PARIS.  
IN regard the Bridges of Paris make a considerable part of the beauties of this great City, we have thought it proper to make a particular Chapter of that subject; and thereby to have the more liberty in explaining the singularities thereof.   

The Bridge of Notre-Dame.  
THis is the oldest and the first that was built with Stone. It was finished as we now see it, in the Year 1507. A Cordelier, originally of Verona, undertook the work, at the Charges of the Hôtel de Ville. Historians say his name was Joannes Jucundus, and that he was in great reputation for his wonderful knowledge in all sorts of Learning: They add also, That the famous Julius Scaliger was his Scholar. On one of the Arches you may read these Verses graved in the Stone: 
JUCUNDUS GEMINOS POSUIT TIBI SEQUANA PONTES,  
HUNC TU JURE POTES DICERE PONTIFICEM.   
Jucundus he re a double Bridge did frame,  
Him Pontifex Posterity may name.  
This Bridge is loaden with Houses on both sides, but they are not so high built as those on the other Bridges. These Houses are beautified in the front, with great Terms 
* A Term is a kind of Pilaster in the lower half, and towards the top fashioned like a Man or Woman without Arms.  of Men and Women, supporting on their Heads Baskets of Fruit; between every two are certain Medals▪ in which are represented all the Kings of France, with every one a Verse suitable to him. Time had much decayed these things, but they were well repaired against the late Queen made her Entry, she passing over here as she went to the Lovure. And of a long time it has been the Custom for the Queens to pass over this Bridge, when they make their first Entries into Paris, at which time these Buildings are adorned Magnificently. It is reported that when Isabel of Bavaria made hers, it was covered from one end to the other, with a kind of Pavilion of blue Taffeta, powdered with Flowers-de-Lis of Gold, they say also that by means of a wonderful and suprising Machine, an Angel flew down from one of the Towers of Nostre-Dame Church, and placed a Crown of Gold upon her Head. But though this Deed is recorded by an Historian of that time, it seems to me that one may reasonably doubt the truth of it.  
In the middle of this Bridge are erected two Machines', which draw up the River Water for the use of those Quarters of the Town which are far distant. The Gate belonging to this place is of the jonick Order, set off with certain Ornaments which make no bad effect. The following Verses of Monsieur Santeüil's, whom we have so often mentioned, are ingraved upon black Marble in Letters of Gold:  
SEQUANA CUM PRIMUM REGINAE ALLABITUR URBI,  
TARDAT PRAECIPITES AMBITIOSUS AQUAS.  
CAPTUS AMORE LOCI, CURSUM OBLIVISCITUR ANCEPS,  
QUO FLUAT, ET DULCES NECTIT IN URBE MORAS.  
HINC VARIOS IMPLENS FLUCTU SUBEUNTE CANALES.  
FONS FIERI GAUDET QUI MODO FLUMEN ERAT.  
ANNO M. DC. LXXVI.  
As Sein does to the Queen of Cities glide,  
Th' Ambitious River stops his hasty Tide.  
Enchanted with the place, forgets his way,  
And with the Beauteous Town, contrives his stay.  
Into her various Pipes he freely Flows,  
And from a River now a Fountain grows.  
M. DC. LXXVII.  
One of these Machines' raises 24. Pouces of Water, and this is the Invention of Monsieur Mance; the other which raises but half so much, was invented by M. Joli. On the same Arm of the River is   

The Pont au Change.  
THis is the next Bridge to the Pont-Neuf. It has this name because formerly there were a great many Money-Changers, or Banckers, who inhabited the Houses on this Bridge, and made a kind of Exchange or Bource in this place. It has been also formerly called the Pont aux Oiseaux, or Bridge of Birds, because no doubt of Birdsellers here dwelling. But being in the Year 1629, burnt down by an extraordinary Fire, it being then of Wood, it was afterwards rebuilt of Freestone, as we now see it, with so much solidity, that they have erected upon it two Rows of double Houses four Stories high, all of them arched with Freestone. These Houses are inhabited by Traders, who have their Warehouses on the side next the Water, and their Shops in the forepart. This Bridge has the most Passengers of all in Paris, because of the Palais which stands at the end of it.  
At one end, over a house which fronts the Bridge, you may see the King's Statue about the Age of 10. years old, Crowned with Laurel by the Figure of a Victory. This Statue is raised on a little Pedestal; and on each side of it are the Statues of Lewis the 13 th'. and Anne of Austria as big as the Life, in Brass. These Statues are very well designed, and very like.  
The Key or Wharf, called Quadratus de Gesvers, leads from this Bridge, to the Bridge of Nostre-Dame, under cover all the way. It is supported by Vaults, whose Foundation is in the River, of a sort of Work extraordinary hardy, those who affect such things ought to go down and observe it.  
At the other end of the Pont au Change, at the Corner of the Quay de Morfondus, is the Clock belonging to the Palais; the Dyal of which is adorned with certain figures of one of the most famous Sculptors of the last age. In regard it was done in the Reign of Henry III. the Arms of France and Poland stand over it, with this Verse, still legible, which that King used as his Device or Motto.  QUI DEDIT ANTE DUAS, TRIPLICEM DABIT ILLE CORONAM. Who once gave two, now gives a triple Crown. 
This Clock guides the sit in the Parliament; and as often as there are any public rejoicings, they ring the great Bell for some hours together.  
The Pont St. Michael is also near the Palais ' and opposite to the Pont au Change. It takes its name from the little Church of St. Michael, which stands within the Enclosure of the Palais; or perhaps because it leads to the Gate of that name, which once stood at the upper end of the Ruë de la Harp, and was not long since demolished, as we have already said in the page of this Second Part. This Bridge is also built upon; the Houses are of Brick and Freestone. Formerly it was of Timber only, like those of which we have already spoken; but it being broke down by a high flood, in the beginning of the Reign of Lewis XIII. it was in a little time after rebuilt as we now see it.  
The Petit Pont, one of the oldest Bridges of Paris, is on the same arm of the River that runs under the Pont St. Michael; the Houses on each side of it and the Little Châtelet at the end of it, hinders you from perceiving that you go over Water when you pass this way.  
Within the limits of the Hôtel Dieu, are two other Bridges built: One of which is wholly belonging to that Hospital, the other is partly used for a conveniency of passage on foot to the Church of Nôtre-Dame, every one that goes over that way paying a Double for passage. Both these Bridges are of Stone, and very well built.  
I shall say nothing here of the Pont Marie; nor of the Pont de la Tournelle; I having described them in my discourse of the Isle of Nostre-Dame, as also of the little wooden Bridge that leads from the Isle du Palais to that Quarter.   

The Pont-Neuf, or New Bridge.  
IN fine, we are now arrived at the last Article of this Description, which cannot be better concluded than with the Pont-Neuf, from which one may discover part of the most magnificent objects of all Paris. The Pont-Neuf was begun under Henry III. who laid the first Foundation in the Year 1578. and gave the conduct of the Work to a famous Architect, named du Cerceau. That King being accompanied with Catharine de Medicis, his Mother, (who as some say did first think of this great Work) the Queen his Wife, and with all the illustrious Persons of his Court, at that time laid the first Stone, with a great Show and Ceremony, upon which Stone this Inscription is graved:  HEN. III. F. ET POL. R. 
 POTENTIS AUSP. CATH. MAT. LUD. CONIV. AUGUST. OB. C. UTIL. PUB. EUND. PON. JAC. S. ET DIVER. URB. NOBILIS. PAR. MAG. VIAT. COMP. M. RER. OM. Q. IMP. ET EX▪ COM. PER DIU. OR. AEQ CON. PRID. CALEND. JUN. 1578. 
They began the Work with much eagerness at that end next the Great Augustins; but the Troubles of that King's Reign prevented this great Enterprise from being finished in his time. It remained imperfect from its first undertaking in the Year 1578, as I have said, till the Year 1604, when Henry the Great, of happy memory, completed the Work, by the means of William Marchand.  
It is observable that this Bridge is one of the most beautiful that can be seen for its length, which extends over the two arms of the Seine, which unite here into one Channel; for its breadth, which is divided into three ways, one in the midst for Coaches and great Carriages, and two on each side raised higher for those who go on foot; and lastly for its structure, which is of such solidity and of such an ordinance, that has but few equals.  
Among these advantages one may also add the delicate Prospect which the Passenger has from it: A view which passes for one of the most pleasing and finest of the World; and if we may believe those who have seen foreign parts, and the report of one of the greatest Travellers in this age, he tells us, That he never observed any Prospect more magnificent, naming this for the third of those which he hath observed, to wit, That of the Port at Constantinople: that of the Port at Goa in the Indies; and this of the Pont-Neuf in Paris, which extends on one side over the Lovure which runs along the Seine, with a long row of magnificent buildings; and on the other side the Hôtel de Conti, the College of the Quatre-Nations, which is very remarkable for its Dome, and for the two great square Pavilions which stand before it; and in fine, for many other great Houses which extend a great way, with the Cours de la Rhine, which determines this Prospect, and Mount Valerien which appears over all; which Views altogether make a most beautiful Prospective as they extend into a Landscape. I say nothing of the continual press of People passing over this Bridge, by which one may guests at the infinite number of Inhabitants in Paris.   

The Statue of HENRY IU.  
THis Monument stands at the middle of the Pont-Neuf, at the corner of the Isle du Palais: It was set up in the Year 1635, by Lewis XIII. to the memory of Henry IU. who is represented on Horseback, as big as the life, all of Brass, and raised upon a Pedestal of White Marble; where the principal Actions of that great King are represented in Bas-Reliefs of the same Metal also, these are placed two and two of every side. At the four corners of the Pedestal are placed four Slaves of Brass also, treading upon certain Antique Arms, All these pieces, except the Horse, were designed and cast by one named Francheville, originally of Cambray; who was esteemed as one of the best Sculptors of his time, of whose hand you may see several other Works, much esteemed: among others, the Marble Statue representing Truth, in the Tuilleries.  
But the Curious will not be offended perhaps if I set down here the particular History of the Horse, which was made in Italy by the famous John de Bologne, or as the Painters commonly call him, Bologness. Cosmus the Second, great Duke of Tuscany, gave it as a Present to Mary de Medicis, during her Regency, Lewis the 13 th'. being then under Age.  
The Chevalier Pescholini, was appointed to come into France to Present this Horse, in the name of the great Duke Cosmus the Second. The care of Embarking at Legorn was committed to him; but it met with several accidents at Sea: A horrible Tempest forced the Vessel, in which it was, with so much impetuosity against a Bank of Sand, that it was Wracked, and all its Freight lost; however this Statue was recovered from the Sea, with much pains and cost, and once again it was Shipped in another Vessel; this last unhappily met with Pirates on the Coast of Spain; but in fine, after all these Troubles and Labour, it arrived at Haure de Grace in the beginning of May, 1615. And on the 2 d. of June following, King Lewis the 13 th'. laid the first Stone of the Pedestal, accompanied with Monsienr de Liancourt Governor of Paris, and several other Persons of Quality. Notwithstanding all the Ornaments and all the outward parts of the Work were not quite finished, till the Year 1635.  
And lastly, that Posterity may be fully instructed of all that past, the Inscriptions on the four sides of the Pedestal were not thought sufficient alone; they writ another upon Vellum, which they enclosed in a Pipe of Lead, and put that into the Belly of the Horse, which they filled full of Cole dust, the better to preserve it from Humidity, the Inscription is as follows:  A LA GLORIEUSE ET IMMORTELLE MEMOIRE. 
 DU TRES-AUGUSIE ET TRES-INVINCIBLE 
 HENRI LE GRAND, 
 QUATRIEME DU NOM, 
 ROI DE FRANCE ET DE NAVARRE. 
 Le Serenissime grand Duc the Toscane FERDINAND, meu d'●un bon zele pour la Posterité, fit fair & jetter en bronze par l▪ excellent Sculpteur JEAN DE BOULOGN●, cette Statue representant à cheval sa Majestè tres-Chr●tienne, que le Serenissime grand Duc COSME SECOND du nom, à fait élabourer par le Sieur PIETROTOCA, son Sculpteur, & l▪ envoya en tresdigne present sous la conduite du CHEVALIER PESCHOLINI, Agent de son Altesse Serenissime, à la tres-Chrêtienne & tres auguste MARIE DE MEDICIS, Rhine Regente en France, aprés le deceds de ce grand Roi, sous le Regne du tresauguste LOVIS XIII. du nom, Roi de France & de Navarre, per le commandement tres-exprés du quel & de la dite Dame Rhine sa Mere, êtant Messieurs DE VERDUN, Premier President en la Cour de Parlement de Paris, NICOLAI Premier Pesident en la Chambre des compte, DE BELIEURE, Procurer General de sa Majesté, DE MESME, Lieutenant Civil, LE FEURE Precedent, DU MOULIN, DE GAUMONT, GAUDE●ROY, VALLEE, HOTMAN, ALMERAS DE DONON & LE GRASS, Tresoriers Generaux de France audit Paris, MIRON, President aux Requêtes, Preuôt des marchand's, DES NEAUX, CLAPISSON HUOT, PASQUIER, Eschevins. PEROT, Procurer du Roi de la Ville; tous Commissaires ayant l▪ Intendance de la construction du Pont-Neu● de Paris, ont au milieu d'icelui, present le Sieur de PIERRE DE FRANCHEVILLE, premier Sculpteur de leurs Majestez, fait dresser & poser avec solemnité ladite Statuë sur le pièd ' estail à cette sin ●rigé. Assistants à ce MESSIEURS DE LIANCOURT, Gouverneur de Paris, DE SAINT BRISSON SEGUIER, Preuôt de Paris, lesdits, DE MESME, Lieutenant Civil, le Preuôt des marchand's & les Eschevins de ladite Ville. 
 L'an mil six cens quatorze 
 le vint-troisiéme jour d'Aout. 
To the Glorious and Immortal Memory of the most August and most Invincible HENRY the Great, Fourth of the Name, King of France and Navarre.  
The most ●●rene great Duke of Tuscany Ferdinand, moved with a good Zeal for Posterity, caused the excellent Sculptor John de Bologne, to make and cast in Brass this Statue, representing his most Christian Majesty on Horseback, which the most Serene great Duke Cosmus the Second of that name, caused to be wrought by the Sieur Pietro Toca, his Sculptor, and sent it as a most worthy Present, under the Conduct of the Chivalier Pescholini, Agent of his most Serene Highness, to the most Christian and most August Mary de Medicis, Queen Regent in France, after the decease of that great King, in the Reign of the most August Lewis XIII. of that Name, King of France and Navarre; by the most Express Command of whom, and of the said Lady the Queen his Mother, Messieurs de Verdon, than first Precedent in the Court of the Parliament of Paris, Nicolai, first Precedent in the Chamber of Accounts, de Belieure, Procurer General to his Majesty, de Mesine, Lieutenant Civil, le Feure, President, du Moulin, de Gaumont, Gaudefroy, Vallée, Hotman, Almeras, de Donon, and Le Grass, Treasurer's General of France, at Paris, Miron, Precedent of Requests, Provost of marchand's, Neaux, Clapisson, Huot, Pasquier, Eschevins, Perot, Procurer to the King for the Town; all being Commissioners, and having the Overseeing of the Building of the Pont-Neuf at Paris, have in the presence of the Sieur Peter de Francheville, principal Sculptor to their Majesties, placed and fixed the said Statue, in a solemn manner, upon a Pedestal, erected for that purpose, in the middle of the said Bridge. Messieurs de Liancourt, Governor of Paris. de Saint Brisson Seguier, Provost of Paris, the foresaid de Mesme, Lieutenant Civil, Provost of marchand's, and the Eschevins of the said Town, assisting.  
The Year One thousand six hundred and fourteen, the Three and Twentieth day of August.  
This Inscription may suffice to make known all that past about the Brass Horse, without saying more.  
The following Inscriptions are to be read about the Pedestal, they are of Letters of gold raised up upon Brass Plates, and were composed by M. Millotet, Advocate General in the Parliament of Bourgogne.  
On the forefront thus,  ERRICO FOUR 
 GALLIARUM IMPERATORI 
 NAVARRE. R. 
 LUDOVICUS XIII. FILIUS EJUS 
 OPUS INCHO. ●T▪ INTERMISSUM PRO 
 DIGNITATE PIET ATIS ET IMPERI● 
 PL●NIU● ET AMPLIUS ABSOLVIT. 
 EMIN. C. D. RICHELIUS 
 COMMUNE VOTUM POPULI PROMOVIT 
 SUPER ILLUST. VIRI DE BULLION▪ 
 BOUTILLIER P. AERARII F. FAC●ENDUM CURAVERUN● 
 M. IU. XXXV. To Henry IV. 
 Emperor of France, 
 And King of Navarr. 
 Lewis XIII. his Son, finished this Work (which was begun but left imperfect) answerable to the greatness of his duty to his Father, and largeness of his Empire. 
 The most Eminent Cardinal Richelieu satisfied the general desire of the People in promoting this Work. 
 The most Illustrious De Bullion, and Boutillier, Treasurers, took care of it M. DC. XXXV. 
Above that this other Inscription,  QUIS QUIS HAEC LEGES, ITA LEGITO 
 UTI OPTIMO REGI PRECABERIS 
 EXERCITUM FORTEM, POPULUM 
 FIDELEM, 
 IMPERIUM SECURUM 
 ET ANNOS DE NOSTRIS 
 B. B. F. Whosoever thou art that readest this, so read it, that thou mayest beg of God, for the excellent Prince, a Valiant Army, a Loyal People a Secure Empire, and long Life out of ours; Bullion and Boutillier made it. 
The two following Inscriptions are under the Bas-reliefs, on that side next the College of the Quatre-Nations, one of which represents the Battle of Arques, and the other the Battle of Yury, both gained by Henry the Fourth.  
For the Battle of Arques.  GENIO GALLIARUM S. ET INVICTISSIMO R. 
 QUI ARQUENSI PRAELIO MAGNAS 
 CONJURATORUM COPIAS PARVA 
 MANII FUDIT. Sacred to the Genius of France, and the invincible King, who in the Battle of Arques, routed great Forces of the Conspirators with a handful of Men. 
For the Victory at Yury.  VICTORI TRIUMPHATORI FERETRIO 
 PERDUELLES AD EVARIACUM CAESI 
 MALIS VICINIS INDIGNAN TIBUS, 
 ET FAVENTIBUS 
 CLEMENTISS. IMPER. 
 HIS PANO DUCI OPIMA RELIQUIT. To the Conqueror, and Triumpher, that has mastered the General of the Enemies, the Rebels routed at Yury; His ill Neighbours being angry and favouring him, the merciful General left the Spoils to the Spanish Leader. 
His Triumphal Entry into Paris, is represented on the side next the River, and under the Sculpture is placed this Inscription.  N. M. REGIS. 
 RERUM HUMANARUM OPTIMI 
 QUI SINE CAEDE URBEM INGRESSUS 
 VINDICATA REBELLION'S 
 EXTINCTIS FACTIONIBUS 
 GALLIAS OPTATA PACE COMPOSUIT. To the n●ble memory of the King, the best of Mortals ' who entering the City without Blood, having punished the Rebellion, and laid the Factions, composed France with a desired Peace. 
For the taking of Amiens from the Spaniards.  AMBIANUM HISPANORUM FRAUD 
 INTERCEPTA ERICI M. VIRTUTE ASSERIA 
 LUDOVICUS XIII. M. P. F. 
 ●ISDEM AB HOSTIBUS SAEPIUS FRAUD 
 ACSCELERE TENTA●US 
 S●MPER JUSTITIA ET FORTITUDIN● 
 SUPERIOR FUIT Amiens taken by Spanish craft, and recovered by the Valour of Henry the Great. Lewis XIII. set up this to the memory of his Father, being often attacked by the same Enemies with Fraud and Villainy, he always overcame 'em with Justice and Valour. 
For the taking of Montmelian in Savoy.  MONS 
 OMNIBUS ANTE SE DU●IBUS REGIBUSQUE FRUSTRA PETITU, 
 ERRICI M. FELICITATE SUB IMPERIUM RED ACTUS, 
 AD AETERNAM SECURITATEM AC GLORIAM 
 GALLICI NOMINIS. A Mountain, that was in vain attached by all former Kings and Generals, is at last reduced to Obediende by the Fortune of Henry the Great, to the eternal security and Glory of France. 
These two last are under the Bas-reliefs, on the side next the Samaritaine.  
On the Iron Gate, that encloses all this Work, is this following Inscription, to show that this Monument was raised by the care of Lewis XIII. and that Cardinal de Richelieu caused it to be finished.  LUDOVICUS XIII. P. F. F. 
 IMPERI● VIRTUTIS, ●T FORTUNAE 
 OBSEQUENTISS. 
 HAERES I. L. D. D. 
 RICHEL●●S C. 
 VIRSU●RA TITULOS ET CONSILIA 
 OMNIUM 
 RETROPRIN●IPUM OPUS ABSOLVENDUM CENSUIT 
 NN. II. W DE BULLION ET BOUTHILLIER, 
 S A. P. D●●NITATI ET REGNO PARES. AERE, INGENIO, CURA. 
 DIFFICILLIMIS TEMPORIBUS P. P. 
 LEWIS XIII. 
 Erected this to the Memory of his Father, the most dutiful Heir of his Empire, Valour and Fortune. 
 Cardinal Richelieu 
 A Man above all Titles, and excelling the Counsellors of all former Princes, ordered this Work to be finished. 
 These Noble persons De Bullion and Boutillier, Treasurers, Men that answer the honour of their places, and the grandeur of the Kingdom, employed their Money, Wit, and Care in the erecting this in troublesome Times.  

The SAMARITAINE.  
AT the second Arch of the Pont-Neuf, on that side next the Lovure, was erected in the Reign of Henry III. a little House for a Pump to raise the River Water for the use of the Lovure. They have had here formerly certain handsome Machines' for that purpose, but time has destroyed them. This Water runs into a receiver near the Cloister of Saint german l'Auxerrois, where one may still see the remains of certain Arches on the side next the River, which are of no ill design; but all these things are now no longer in the Condition which they were once in, no more than the Clock, whose Chimes do not now go as formerly. The Statues of our Lord and the Samaritan Woman, which stand on the side of the Cistern, are but Copies of those which stood here formerly, and were the work of german Pillon.  
The Pont-Rouge, is over against the Lovure, which tho' at present, of Timber only, it is presumed that in regard to the Beauty and Majesty of the place where it stands; it will not remain long in this Condition, but that another will be built of freestone, to avoid the troubles and inconveniencies to which this is exposed every Winter by the Ice, which often breaks it down, as it has happened this present year, 1684. It is called Pont-Rouge because it was painted formerly of a Red Colour.  
The end of the Second Part.    

THE TABLE.  

A.  
THE French Academy, or Academy of Eloquence. Part I. pag. 10  
— of Painting and Sculpture. Part I. pag. 33  
— of Architecture. Part I. pag. 39, and Part II. pag. 129  
— of Sciences. Part I. pag. 48  
Academies for Riding, etc. Part II. pag. 88  
St. Andrew des Arcs, Church. Part ibid. pag. 79  
Rüe St. Anne. Part I. pag. 55  
Salle des Antiques. Part ibid. pag. 19  
St. Antoine, Street. Part ibid. pag. 103  
— Gate. Part ibid. pag. 122  
— Fauxburg. Part ibid. pag. 126  
— Abbey. Part ibid. pag. 127  
Little St. Antoine. Part ibid. pag. 110  
The Arch Triumphal. Part ibid. pag. 128  
Arsenal. Part ibid. pag. 132  
Assumption, Nuns. Part ibid. pag. 30  
Ave-Maria, Nuns. Part ibid. pag. 142  
The Great Augustine's. Part II. pag. 140  
Little Augustine's. Part II. pag. 136  
R●e St. Avoye. Part I. pag. 79   

B.  
St. Bartholomew, Church. Part II. pag. 168  
The Barnabites. Part ibid. pag. 168  
The Bastille. Part I. pag. 122  
St. Bernard's Gate. Part ibid. pag. 149  
The Bernardine's College. Part II. pag. 6  
The Bernardine Nuns. Part ibid. pag. 64  
Hôtel de Beauvois. Part I. pag. 109  
St. Benoit, Church. Part II. pag. 39  
The Billetes. Part I. pag. 83  
H. de Bisueil. Part ibid. pag. 87  
H. de Bourgogne. Part ibid. pag. 63  
M. de Bretonvillier's House. Part ibid. pag. 146  
The Bridges of Paris. Vide Pont. Part II. pag. 180, 183, 186, ●99  
Palais Brion. Part I. pag. 33   

C  
Cabinet and Library of the Kïng. Part I. pag. 43  
His Cabinet of Pictures. Part ibid. pag. 9  
Cabinet of Father du Molmet. Part II. pag. 22  
— of Mons Blondel. Part ibid. pag. 128  
— of Mons le Nostre. Part I. pag. 18  
— of the chevalier de Lorraine. Part ibid. pag. 28  
— of Mons. du Vernay. Part ibid. pag. 153  
The Capuchins. Part II. pag. 63  
Capuchin Nuns. Part I. pag. 32  
Nuns of Calvary. Part II. pag. 110  
The Carmes of the Place-Maubert. Part ibid. pag. 8  
Carmelite Friars. Part ibid. pag. 110  
Carmelite Nuns. Part ibid. pag. 52  
St. Catherine's Church. Part I. pag. 119  
The Carthusians. Part II. pag. 68  
The Celestines. Part I. pag. 133  
Great Chatelet Part ibid. pag. 65  
Little Chatelet. Part II. pag. 26  
La Charité, Hospital. Part ibid. pag. 126  
Churches in the Isle du Palais. Part ibid. pag. 166  
The Cestercians. Part ibid. pag. 120  
H. de Cluni. Part ibid. pag. 78  
H. de Colbert. Part I. pag. 51  
College Royal. Part II. pag. 36  
The Commandery of St. John. Part ibid. pag. 38  
H. de Conde. Part ibid. pag. 109  
H de Conti. Part ibid. pag. 147  
Cours de la Rhine. Part ibid. pag. 154  
The Cordeliers. Part ibid. pag. 85  
Cordelier Nuns. Part I. pag. 163  
St. Cosmus Church. Part II. pag. 77  
H. de Crequi. Part I. pag. 23  
The Cross du Tirover. Part ibid. pag. 24   

D  
Rüe Dauphine. Part II. pag. 146  
Place Dauphine. Part ibid. pag. 179  
St. Denis, Street. Part I. pag. 65  
— Gate. Part ibid. pag. 69  
St. Denis du pas, Church. Part II. pag. 163  
The Dominicans. Part ibid. pag. 45   

E  
Nuns of St. Elizabeth. Part I. pag. 83  
English Benedictines. Part II. pag. 51  
English Nuns. Part I. pag. 166  
Epitaphs of— Jo. Fernelius. Part ibid. pag. 73  
— Jo. Launoy. Part ibid. pag. 101  
— Alain Veau. Part ibid. pag. 107  
— King Lewis XIII. Part ibid. pag. 115  
— Henry Prince of Conde. Part ibid. pag. 116  
— Anthony Perez. Part ibid. pag. 135  
— Peter Lombard. Part ibid. pag. 163  
— Clovis the Great. Part II. pag. 16  
— Renatus Descartes. Part ibid. pag. 18  
— Enno d'Embda. Part ibid. pag. 29  
— Robert Gaguin. Part ibid. pag. 32  
— John de Sacro-Bosco. Part ibid. pag. 33  
— Francis Baldwin. Part ibid. pag. ibid.  
— Humbert Dauphin of Viennois Part ibid. pag. 46  
— Edward le Camus. Part ibid. pag. 55  
— Christopher de Thou. Part ibid. pag. 81  
— Princess of Conty. Part ibid. pag. 82  
— Duke of Vernevil. Part ibid. pag. 91  
— Count de Vexin. Part ibid. pag. 92  
— Casimir King of Poland. Part ibid. pag. 95  
— Michael de Marolles. Part ibid. pag. 117  
— Jacobus de Sainte-Beuve. Part ibid. pag. 144  
— Paulus Aemilius. Part ibid. pag. 162  
St. Estienne du Mont. Part ibid. pag. 12  
St. Estienne des Grecs. Part ibid. pag. 45  
St. ●ustache, Church. Part I. pag. 60  
Exposed Children, Hospital for such. Part ibid. pag. 127   

F.  
The Fevillans' Part I. pag. 29  
Fevillantine Nuns. Part II. pag. 50  
H: Fieubet. Part I. pag. 141  
Fountain of the H. Innocents'. Part ibid. pag. 66  
M. Folville's House. Part ibid. pag. 132   

G.  
The King's Garden. Part I. pag. 153  
The Gard-Meuble. Part ibid. pag. 13  
St. Genevieve du Mont. Part II. pag. 13  
— Des Arden's. Part ibid. pag. 166  
St. german l'Auxerrois. Part I. pag. 21  
St. Germains Faux-bourg. Part II. pag. 87  
— Abbey. Part ibid. pag. 89  
— Fair. Part ibid. pag. 119  
St. Gervais. Part I. pag. 107  
The Gobelins. Part ibid. pag. 156  
Rüe de Grand Chantier. Part ibid. pag. 83  
Mons. de Grand-Maison's House. Part ibid. pag. 144  
The●reue ●reue. Part ibid. pag. 104  
H. de Guise. Part ibid. pag. 84   

H.  
The Halle. Part I pag. 62  
Harcour College. Part II. pag. 77  
Henry IU. his Statue and Inscriptions. Part II. pag. 188  
St. Hippolytus, Church. Part I. pag. 164  
Horse Market. Part ibid. pag. 155  
Hospital Ceneral. Part ibid. pag. 154  
Hotel Dieu. Part II. pag. 164  
Hotel de Ville Part I pag. 104   

I.  
The Jacobins. Part II. pag. 45. and Part I. pag. 29  
Rüe St. Jaques. Part II. pag. 27  
St. Jaques, Church. Part ibid. pag. 49  
St. Jaques de la Bouchery. Part I. pag. 72  
H. de Jarz. Part ibid. pag. 40  
St. Jean, Church. Part I. pag. 106  
Jean le Clerc. Part II. pag. 79  
The great Jesuits. Part I. pag. 111  
The Jesuits College. Part II. pag. 40  
— Their Noviciat. Part ibid. pag. 114  
The Incurables Hospital. Part ibid. pag. 120  
St. Innocents'. Part I. pag. 24  
The Invalides. Part II. pag. 122  
Journal des Scavans. Part ibid. pag. 1ST  
The Isle de Nôtre-Dame Part I. pag. 144  
The Isle du Palais. Part II. pag. 155  
St. Julian des Menestriers, Church. Part I. pag. 74  
St. Julian le Pavure. Part II. pag. 30   

L.  
St. Laurence. Part I. pag. 77  
— The Fair there. Part ibid. pag. 78  
St. Lazare. Part I. pag. 71  
St. Leu and St. Giles, Church. Part ibid. pag. 66  
Rue St. Lewis. Part ibid. pag. 91  
St. Lewis, Church. Part ibid. pag. 148  
— Hospital. Part ibid. pag. 78  
Lewis XIII. his Statue and Inscriptions. Part ibid. pag. 94  
Looking Glass Manufacture. Part ibid. pag. 127  
The Lovure. Part ibid. pag. 6  
H. de Longueville. Part ibid. pag. 23  
H. de Louvois. Part ibid. pag. 40  
Luxemburg Palace. Part II. pag. 106  


Libraries.  
The King's Library. Part I. pag. 43  
The Library at St. Victors. Part ibid. pag. 151  
— at the Sorbonne. Part II. pag. 75  
— at St. Geneviéve's. Part ibid. pag. 22  
— at the Quatre-Nat. Part ibid. pag. 150  
— at the Jesuits College. Part ibid. pag. 43  
— of Mons. Colbert. Part I. pag. 51  
— of Mons. de Thou. Part ibid. pag. 52  
— of Chan●. Seguir. Part ibid. pag. 58     

M.  
St. Magloire. Part II. pag. 49  
Rüe St. Martin. Part I. pag. 72  
St. Martin's Gate. Part ibid. pag. 76  
St. Martin des Champs. Part ibid. pag. 75  
Nuns of St. Mary. Part ibid. pag. 121  
S. Marcel, Church. Part ibid. pag. 162  
The Mathurines. Part II. pag. 31  
Palais Mazarin▪ Part I. pag. 52  
St. Medard, Church. Part I. pag. 164  
St. Mederic, Church. Part ibid. pag. 74  
The Fathers de la Mercy. Part ibid. pag. 85  
The Minims. Part ibid. pag. 100  
H. de Montausier. Part ibid. pag. 23  
H. de Montmerancy. Part ibid. pag. 80  
Mount-Faucon. Part ibid. pag. 78   

N.  
Navarre College. Part II. pag. 9  
St. Nicholas des Champs. Part I. pag. 75  
— du Chardonnet. Part II. pag. 8  
Nostre-Dame, Cathedral. Part ibid. pag. 156  
The Novelles Converties. Part I. pag. 55   

O.  
The Observatory Royal. Part II. pag. 64  
The Opera Theatre. Part I. pag. 28  
The Oratorians. Part ibid. pag. 28. and Part II. pag. 67   

P.  
Paris, its Original and Increase. Part I. pag. 1  
The Palais, and Courts of Justice there. Part II. pag. 168, etc.  
Palais Royal. Part I. pag. 27  
St. Paul's Church. Part ibid. pag. 142  
Rüe Petits Champs. Part ibid. pag. 49  
Petits-Maisons, Hospital. Part II. pag. 120  
Precedent Perault's House. Part II. pag. 153  
Hospital of Pity. Part I. pag. 15●  
The Piquepuces. Part ibid. pag. 131  
Place Royal. Part ibid. pag. 93  
Place Dauphin. Part II. pag. 179  
Plessis College. Part ibid. pag. 39  
Pont-Neuf. Part ibid. pag. 186  
Pont-Mary. Part I. pag. 143  
The Premonstrantes. Part II. pag. 84▪ 120   

Q.  
Quatre-Nations, College. Part II. pag. 148  
Quay Pelletier. Part I. pag. 105  
The Quinze-Vingts, Hospital. Part ibid. pag. 28   

R.  
H. de Ramboüillet. Part I. pag. 23  
The Recolle●s. Part ibid. pag. 78  
Reformed Jacobins. Part II. pag. 125  
Rüe de Richelieu. Part I. pag. 39  
H. de Richelieu. Part ibid. pag. 99  
St. Roch, Church. Part ibid. pag. 28   

S.  
Nuns of the Holy Sacrament. Part II. pag. 113  
The Sainte-Chap▪ l. Part ibid. pag. 172  
Salle des Antiques. Part I. pag. 19  
H. Seguir. Part I. pag. 57  
The Semaritain. Part II. pag. 198  
The Seminary of Foreign Missions. Part ibid. pag. 124  
H. Seneterre. Part I. pag. 50  
St. Severin, Church. Part II. pag. 27  
H. Soiso●s. Part I. pag. 56  
The Sorbonne. Part II. pag. 71  
The King's New Statue. Part I. pag. 67  
H. de St. Po●. Part ibid. pag. 110  
St. Sulpice. Church. Part II. pag. 116   

T.  
The Temple. Part I. pag. 81  
The Theatins. Part II. pag. 153  
The Theatre at the Tuilleries. Part I. pag. 17  
— for the Opera. Part ibid. pag. 28  
— for French Plays Part II. pag. 138  
— for the Italian Comedians. Part I. pag. 63  
The Tuilleries. Part ibid. pag. 16  
— the Garden there. Part ibid. pag. 18   

U.  
Val de Grace. Part II. pag. 57  
H. de Vendôme. Part I. pag. 32  
Saint Victor's Abbey. Part ibid. pag. 151  
— Gate. Part ibid. pag. 165  
Vincennes. Part ibid. pag. 129  
Nuns of the Visitation. Part II. pag. 49  
Rue Vivien. Part I. pag. 43  
The University Quarter. Part II. pag. 1  
Rüe de l'University. Part II. pag. 128  
H. de la Urilliere▪ Part I. pag. 50  
The Ursuline Nuns. Part II. pag. 50   

W.  
The Waterhouse. Part II. pag. 67   

Y.  
St. Yves, Church. Part II. pag. 31.   
FINIS.