Sainte-Chapelle

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtL6ewS7uLOB9P46kI2lZX6u4rphn4SxYLwSvU9_-ai_ivz3mtpMYZRzIDYwXhuhOqjIKG6RFnsgAWsPRZZjp4JMG3KYUsiqzbW9R3m4yG9sNz_j8KFTNhZZtTXDef1e_D3pff8NZZg_Y/s1600/2012+Mar+28+Paris_028DSC_4383.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtL6ewS7uLOB9P46kI2lZX6u4rphn4SxYLwSvU9_-ai_ivz3mtpMYZRzIDYwXhuhOqjIKG6RFnsgAWsPRZZjp4JMG3KYUsiqzbW9R3m4yG9sNz_j8KFTNhZZtTXDef1e_D3pff8NZZg_Y/s640/2012+Mar+28+Paris_028DSC_4383.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sainte-Chapelle</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This lower chapel with its </div><div style="text-align: center;">medieval Gothic 13th century architecture</div><div style="text-align: center;">is as awe-inspiring as the elegant</div><div style="text-align: center;">chapel above</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">How many arches can you count</div><div style="text-align: center;">in this intersection of color and design?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Sainte-Chapelle</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>75001, Paris</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i> </i></div>

Sainte-Chapelle

Sainte-Chapelle This lower chapel with its  medieval Gothic 13th century architecture is as awe-inspiring as the elegant chapel above How ma...

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La Sainte-Chapelle

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwC3YfgEVlBGf_j-I8qIhbg1R_vD9smaCeX7yD-DoZDB9i4IlGpEGO5h6TDH4Oo73d4F5Qa96um3bMQBaXUaK4zw4BHOsLr8DOXr5UUof41XR22qR6Qr9T9JA02h9Jyxz-PnIa5wPDag4/s1600/2012+Mar+28+Paris_054DSC_4409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwC3YfgEVlBGf_j-I8qIhbg1R_vD9smaCeX7yD-DoZDB9i4IlGpEGO5h6TDH4Oo73d4F5Qa96um3bMQBaXUaK4zw4BHOsLr8DOXr5UUof41XR22qR6Qr9T9JA02h9Jyxz-PnIa5wPDag4/s1600/2012+Mar+28+Paris_054DSC_4409.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">La Sainte-Chapelle</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As you enter through the lower chapel of this Gothic flamboyant church, </div><div style="text-align: center;">you are struck with the deep, rich colors trimmed with gilt.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">As you climb the narrow staircase to this upper chapel,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> seeing the panorama of stained-glass windows </div><div style="text-align: center;">you will gasp at the magnificence. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I have seen it many times, knowing just what I will see,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> and it still takes my breath away.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">bon dimanche</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">La Sainte-Chapelle</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">8, boulevard du Palais</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75001, Paris</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

La Sainte-Chapelle

La Sainte-Chapelle As you enter through the lower chapel of this Gothic flamboyant church,  you are struck with the deep, rich colors trimme...

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Église Sainte-Chapelle

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBIB7rdNWQABBFTW44O4YyH7U9mUKnyLX29ahVvre1EPdYs1qOGsFkQ_OUOjp6P-xyzcg6pkWe5RNXJQrClMw9Lj10JmTVYQwW6VsOGmYflDiCCppZtOWoP4mgrOTw_xlxbB9OOsxH1NQ/s1600/2012+Mar+28+Paris_035DSC_4390.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBIB7rdNWQABBFTW44O4YyH7U9mUKnyLX29ahVvre1EPdYs1qOGsFkQ_OUOjp6P-xyzcg6pkWe5RNXJQrClMw9Lj10JmTVYQwW6VsOGmYflDiCCppZtOWoP4mgrOTw_xlxbB9OOsxH1NQ/s1600/2012+Mar+28+Paris_035DSC_4390.jpg" width="520" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Église Sainte-Chapelle</div><div style="text-align: center;">Miracle of Light</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This Gothic masterpiece built in 1246 is an incredible feat of construction.  The upper chapel seen here surrounds the visitor with soaring stained glass windows of deep, vibrant primary colors.  The ceiling design and structure is unique and recognized the world over.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The architectural prowess of the 13th century rivals any construction we might see today.  Sainte-Chapelle is essentially a building of glass supported only by the narrow rib-like cages that press the entire weight of the roof  through a system of arches on to a few columns - amazing!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">bon dimanche</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Église Sainte-Chapelle</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">4, boulevard du Palais</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75001, Paris</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Église Sainte-Chapelle

Église Sainte-Chapelle Miracle of Light This Gothic masterpiece built in 1246 is an incredible feat of construction.  The upper chapel seen ...

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La Sainte-Chapelle - la chapelle basse

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqIdG-_gV9Z4AU-aloYjrjCayn3WsxdE40GPGchuGLjJRLZLvMBE3BQ0_cEw-dKyowwm_68NbUlUnHofVw_TlFt1LzO74t9dZuS2wGdyNYjEdQzBapC7lYdCj2-t5H2UKcYBEeNMhOCdw/s1600/2012+Mar+28+Paris_025DSC_4380.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqIdG-_gV9Z4AU-aloYjrjCayn3WsxdE40GPGchuGLjJRLZLvMBE3BQ0_cEw-dKyowwm_68NbUlUnHofVw_TlFt1LzO74t9dZuS2wGdyNYjEdQzBapC7lYdCj2-t5H2UKcYBEeNMhOCdw/s1600/2012+Mar+28+Paris_025DSC_4380.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">La Sainte-Chapelle</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Lower Chapel, 1242</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The windows of the upper chapel are stunning </div><div style="text-align: center;">but no more so than the vibrant bold colors </div><div style="text-align: center;">of the lower chapel with accents of gold.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This magnificent 13th century Gothic chapel on Île de la Cité </div><div style="text-align: center;">was built by Louis IX for use as his royal chapel.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">The lower chapel seen here served as parish church </div><div style="text-align: center;">for all the inhabitants of the king's palace. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">bon dimanche</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">La Sainte-Chapelle</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">4, boulevard du Palais</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75001, Paris</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

La Sainte-Chapelle - la chapelle basse

La Sainte-Chapelle The Lower Chapel, 1242 The windows of the upper chapel are stunning  but no more so than the vibrant bold colors  of the ...

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Église Sainte-Chapelle

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_stfYeLReakAGl3RWVvC6MAVs5fDZGCRWoSQyW5jeyVOBkV5edjpmsYRoN3ftdXN-2OU91Dnxm8URMursTEpWC6zfpBAJ4oi0YwpGdtVYOT_khuuiW42oyvAj2Zrc-eJ7rLSQE7xp4S0/s1600/2012+Mar+28+Paris_017DSC_4372.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_stfYeLReakAGl3RWVvC6MAVs5fDZGCRWoSQyW5jeyVOBkV5edjpmsYRoN3ftdXN-2OU91Dnxm8URMursTEpWC6zfpBAJ4oi0YwpGdtVYOT_khuuiW42oyvAj2Zrc-eJ7rLSQE7xp4S0/s640/2012+Mar+28+Paris_017DSC_4372.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Église Sainte-Chapelle</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The devout King Louis IX founded the Gothic Sainte-Chapelle </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">as a chapel for the royal palace and to house sacred relics.  </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It is reported that he spent three times </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">the cost of the chapel's construction </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">for the "Crown of Thorns."</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Built in 1246, it also provided easy underground access </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">to the royal palace.  Almost all of the precious relics </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">were lost or destroyed during the French Revolution.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">bon dimanche</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>Sainte-Chapelle</i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>4, boulevard du Palais</i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>75001, Paris</i></span></div>

Église Sainte-Chapelle

Église Sainte-Chapelle The devout King Louis IX founded the Gothic Sainte-Chapelle  as a chapel for the royal palace and to house sacred rel...

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