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Chartres - Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres - One of the Rose Windows by Beausoleil
The stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral are held to be one of the best-preserved and most complete set of medieval stained glass, notably celebrated for their colors, especially their cobalt blue usually referred to as "Chartres Blue". I've always been fascinated by the Choir sculptures, a stone wall with sculpted scenes that tell the story of Mary and Jesus. The wall is over 6 meters tall and 100 meters long, and has four levels: a base, clerestory, 40 niches, and a stone lace crown. The wall was commissioned in the 16th century to keep the laity out of the liturgical choir. On our previous trip they were in the process of being cleaned so we didn't see all of them. On this trip, the cleaning was done and it was magnificent. If you can't read, this is the bible in stone and in the Middle Ages, most people couldn't read. Another favorite part of the church is the ancient stone floor. It is worn and polished to a sheen. Every time I see it, I wonder how many people have walked there before me. There is an incredible feeling of history and continuity here.
- 4 June 2024 - Chartres, France
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Chartres - Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres - the Main Altar by Beausoleil
The stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral are held to be one of the best-preserved and most complete set of medieval stained glass, notably celebrated for their colors, especially their cobalt blue usually referred to as "Chartres Blue". I've always been fascinated by the Choir sculptures, a stone wall with sculpted scenes that tell the story of Mary and Jesus. The wall is over 6 meters tall and 100 meters long, and has four levels: a base, clerestory, 40 niches, and a stone lace crown. The wall was commissioned in the 16th century to keep the laity out of the liturgical choir. On our previous trip they were in the process of being cleaned so we didn't see all of them. On this trip, the cleaning was done and it was magnificent. If you can't read, this is the bible in stone and in the Middle Ages, most people couldn't read. Another favorite part of the church is the ancient stone floor. It is worn and polished to a sheen. Every time I see it, I wonder how many people have walked there before me. There is an incredible feeling of history and continuity here.
- 4 June 2024 - Chartres, France
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Chartres - Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres - a Crucifix by Beausoleil
The stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral are held to be one of the best-preserved and most complete set of medieval stained glass, notably celebrated for their colors, especially their cobalt blue usually referred to as "Chartres Blue". I've always been fascinated by the Choir sculptures, a stone wall with sculpted scenes that tell the story of Mary and Jesus. The wall is over 6 meters tall and 100 meters long, and has four levels: a base, clerestory, 40 niches, and a stone lace crown. The wall was commissioned in the 16th century to keep the laity out of the liturgical choir. On our previous trip they were in the process of being cleaned so we didn't see all of them. On this trip, the cleaning was done and it was magnificent. If you can't read, this is the bible in stone and in the Middle Ages, most people couldn't read. Another favorite part of the church is the ancient stone floor. It is worn and polished to a sheen. Every time I see it, I wonder how many people have walked there before me. There is an incredible feeling of history and continuity here.
- 4 June 2024 - Chartres, France
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Chartres - Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres - The Lady Chapel by Beausoleil
The stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral are held to be one of the best-preserved and most complete set of medieval stained glass, notably celebrated for their colors, especially their cobalt blue usually referred to as "Chartres Blue". I've always been fascinated by the Choir sculptures, a stone wall with sculpted scenes that tell the story of Mary and Jesus. The wall is over 6 meters tall and 100 meters long, and has four levels: a base, clerestory, 40 niches, and a stone lace crown. The wall was commissioned in the 16th century to keep the laity out of the liturgical choir. On our previous trip they were in the process of being cleaned so we didn't see all of them. On this trip, the cleaning was done and it was magnificent. If you can't read, this is the bible in stone and in the Middle Ages, most people couldn't read. Another favorite part of the church is the ancient stone floor. It is worn and polished to a sheen. Every time I see it, I wonder how many people have walked there before me. There is an incredible feeling of history and continuity here.
- 4 June 2024 - Chartres, France
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Chartres - Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres - the Choir Screen by Beausoleil
The stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral are held to be one of the best-preserved and most complete set of medieval stained glass, notably celebrated for their colors, especially their cobalt blue usually referred to as "Chartres Blue". I've always been fascinated by the Choir sculptures, a stone wall with sculpted scenes that tell the story of Mary and Jesus. The wall is over 6 meters tall and 100 meters long, and has four levels: a base, clerestory, 40 niches, and a stone lace crown. The wall was commissioned in the 16th century to keep the laity out of the liturgical choir. On our previous trip they were in the process of being cleaned so we didn't see all of them. On this trip, the cleaning was done and it was magnificent. If you can't read, this is the bible in stone and in the Middle Ages, most people couldn't read. Another favorite part of the church is the ancient stone floor. It is worn and polished to a sheen. Every time I see it, I wonder how many people have walked there before me. There is an incredible feeling of history and continuity here.
- 4 June 2024 - Chartres, France
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Chartres - Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres - the Choir Screen by Beausoleil
The stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral are held to be one of the best-preserved and most complete set of medieval stained glass, notably celebrated for their colors, especially their cobalt blue usually referred to as "Chartres Blue". I've always been fascinated by the Choir sculptures, a stone wall with sculpted scenes that tell the story of Mary and Jesus. The wall is over 6 meters tall and 100 meters long, and has four levels: a base, clerestory, 40 niches, and a stone lace crown. The wall was commissioned in the 16th century to keep the laity out of the liturgical choir. On our previous trip they were in the process of being cleaned so we didn't see all of them. On this trip, the cleaning was done and it was magnificent. If you can't read, this is the bible in stone and in the Middle Ages, most people couldn't read. Another favorite part of the church is the ancient stone floor. It is worn and polished to a sheen. Every time I see it, I wonder how many people have walked there before me. There is an incredible feeling of history and continuity here.
- 4 June 2024 - Chartres, France
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Chartres - Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres - the Choir Screen by Beausoleil
The stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral are held to be one of the best-preserved and most complete set of medieval stained glass, notably celebrated for their colors, especially their cobalt blue usually referred to as "Chartres Blue". I've always been fascinated by the Choir sculptures, a stone wall with sculpted scenes that tell the story of Mary and Jesus. The wall is over 6 meters tall and 100 meters long, and has four levels: a base, clerestory, 40 niches, and a stone lace crown. The wall was commissioned in the 16th century to keep the laity out of the liturgical choir. On our previous trip they were in the process of being cleaned so we didn't see all of them. On this trip, the cleaning was done and it was magnificent. If you can't read, this is the bible in stone and in the Middle Ages, most people couldn't read. Another favorite part of the church is the ancient stone floor. It is worn and polished to a sheen. Every time I see it, I wonder how many people have walked there before me. There is an incredible feeling of history and continuity here.
- 4 June 2024 - Chartres, France
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Chartres - Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres - the Choir Screen by Beausoleil
The stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral are held to be one of the best-preserved and most complete set of medieval stained glass, notably celebrated for their colors, especially their cobalt blue usually referred to as "Chartres Blue". I've always been fascinated by the Choir sculptures, a stone wall with sculpted scenes that tell the story of Mary and Jesus. The wall is over 6 meters tall and 100 meters long, and has four levels: a base, clerestory, 40 niches, and a stone lace crown. The wall was commissioned in the 16th century to keep the laity out of the liturgical choir. On our previous trip they were in the process of being cleaned so we didn't see all of them. On this trip, the cleaning was done and it was magnificent. If you can't read, this is the bible in stone and in the Middle Ages, most people couldn't read. Another favorite part of the church is the ancient stone floor. It is worn and polished to a sheen. Every time I see it, I wonder how many people have walked there before me. There is an incredible feeling of history and continuity here.
- 4 June 2024 - Chartres, France
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Chartres - Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres - the Choir Screen by Beausoleil
The stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral are held to be one of the best-preserved and most complete set of medieval stained glass, notably celebrated for their colors, especially their cobalt blue usually referred to as "Chartres Blue". I've always been fascinated by the Choir sculptures, a stone wall with sculpted scenes that tell the story of Mary and Jesus. The wall is over 6 meters tall and 100 meters long, and has four levels: a base, clerestory, 40 niches, and a stone lace crown. The wall was commissioned in the 16th century to keep the laity out of the liturgical choir. On our previous trip they were in the process of being cleaned so we didn't see all of them. On this trip, the cleaning was done and it was magnificent. If you can't read, this is the bible in stone and in the Middle Ages, most people couldn't read. Another favorite part of the church is the ancient stone floor. It is worn and polished to a sheen. Every time I see it, I wonder how many people have walked there before me. There is an incredible feeling of history and continuity here.
- 4 June 2024 - Chartres, France
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Chartres - Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres - a Rose Window by Beausoleil
The stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral are held to be one of the best-preserved and most complete set of medieval stained glass, notably celebrated for their colors, especially their cobalt blue usually referred to as "Chartres Blue". I've always been fascinated by the Choir sculptures, a stone wall with sculpted scenes that tell the story of Mary and Jesus. The wall is over 6 meters tall and 100 meters long, and has four levels: a base, clerestory, 40 niches, and a stone lace crown. The wall was commissioned in the 16th century to keep the laity out of the liturgical choir. On our previous trip they were in the process of being cleaned so we didn't see all of them. On this trip, the cleaning was done and it was magnificent. If you can't read, this is the bible in stone and in the Middle Ages, most people couldn't read. Another favorite part of the church is the ancient stone floor. It is worn and polished to a sheen. Every time I see it, I wonder how many people have walked there before me. There is an incredible feeling of history and continuity here.
- 4 June 2024 - Chartres, France
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Chartres - Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres - the Bishop's Chair by Beausoleil
The stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral are held to be one of the best-preserved and most complete set of medieval stained glass, notably celebrated for their colors, especially their cobalt blue usually referred to as "Chartres Blue". I've always been fascinated by the Choir sculptures, a stone wall with sculpted scenes that tell the story of Mary and Jesus. The wall is over 6 meters tall and 100 meters long, and has four levels: a base, clerestory, 40 niches, and a stone lace crown. The wall was commissioned in the 16th century to keep the laity out of the liturgical choir. On our previous trip they were in the process of being cleaned so we didn't see all of them. On this trip, the cleaning was done and it was magnificent. If you can't read, this is the bible in stone and in the Middle Ages, most people couldn't read. Another favorite part of the church is the ancient stone floor. It is worn and polished to a sheen. Every time I see it, I wonder how many people have walked there before me. There is an incredible feeling of history and continuity here.
- 4 June 2024 - Chartres, France
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Chartres - Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres - Stained Glass Windows by Beausoleil
The stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral are held to be one of the best-preserved and most complete set of medieval stained glass, notably celebrated for their colors, especially their cobalt blue usually referred to as "Chartres Blue". I've always been fascinated by the Choir sculptures, a stone wall with sculpted scenes that tell the story of Mary and Jesus. The wall is over 6 meters tall and 100 meters long, and has four levels: a base, clerestory, 40 niches, and a stone lace crown. The wall was commissioned in the 16th century to keep the laity out of the liturgical choir. On our previous trip they were in the process of being cleaned so we didn't see all of them. On this trip, the cleaning was done and it was magnificent. If you can't read, this is the bible in stone and in the Middle Ages, most people couldn't read. Another favorite part of the church is the ancient stone floor. It is worn and polished to a sheen. Every time I see it, I wonder how many people have walked there before me. There is an incredible feeling of history and continuity here.
- 4 June 2024 - Chartres, France
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Chartres - Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres by Beausoleil
The stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral are held to be one of the best-preserved and most complete set of medieval stained glass, notably celebrated for their colors, especially their cobalt blue usually referred to as "Chartres Blue". I've always been fascinated by the Choir sculptures, a stone wall with sculpted scenes that tell the story of Mary and Jesus. The wall is over 6 meters tall and 100 meters long, and has four levels: a base, clerestory, 40 niches, and a stone lace crown. The wall was commissioned in the 16th century to keep the laity out of the liturgical choir. On our previous trip they were in the process of being cleaned so we didn't see all of them. On this trip, the cleaning was done and it was magnificent. If you can't read, this is the bible in stone and in the Middle Ages, most people couldn't read. Another favorite part of the church is the ancient stone floor. It is worn and polished to a sheen. Every time I see it, I wonder how many people have walked there before me. There is an incredible feeling of history and continuity here.
- 4 June 2024 - Chartres, France
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Chartres - Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres - Main Aisle by Beausoleil
The stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral are held to be one of the best-preserved and most complete set of medieval stained glass, notably celebrated for their colors, especially their cobalt blue usually referred to as "Chartres Blue". I've always been fascinated by the Choir sculptures, a stone wall with sculpted scenes that tell the story of Mary and Jesus. The wall is over 6 meters tall and 100 meters long, and has four levels: a base, clerestory, 40 niches, and a stone lace crown. The wall was commissioned in the 16th century to keep the laity out of the liturgical choir. On our previous trip they were in the process of being cleaned so we didn't see all of them. On this trip, the cleaning was done and it was magnificent. If you can't read, this is the bible in stone and in the Middle Ages, most people couldn't read. Another favorite part of the church is the ancient stone floor. It is worn and polished to a sheen. Every time I see it, I wonder how many people have walked there before me. There is an incredible feeling of history and continuity here.
- 4 June 2024 - Chartres, France
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Musée National du Moyen Âge or the Cluny Museum - the new section and the new entrance by Beausoleil
The newly renovated Cluny Museum in the Latin Quarter is built on the ruins of second-century Roman baths and also has one of the world's finest collections of French medieval art, including the famous Lady and the Unicorn tapestries. It was closed for several years for a large modern addition and complete renovation of the inside. You can now see much more of the collection but I do miss the feeling of antiquity in the older museum. It's a trade-off but it certainly is something you don't want to miss.
- 30 May 2024 - Paris 5e Arrondissement, France
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Musée National du Moyen Âge or the Cluny Museum - a tapestry by Beausoleil
The newly renovated Cluny Museum in the Latin Quarter is built on the ruins of second-century Roman baths and also has one of the world's finest collections of French medieval art, including the famous Lady and the Unicorn tapestries. It was closed for several years for a large modern addition and complete renovation of the inside. You can now see much more of the collection but I do miss the feeling of antiquity in the older museum. It's a trade-off but it certainly is something you don't want to miss.
- 30 May 2024 - Paris 5e Arrondissement, France
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Musée National du Moyen Âge or the Cluny Museum by Beausoleil
The newly renovated Cluny Museum in the Latin Quarter is built on the ruins of second-century Roman baths and also has one of the world's finest collections of French medieval art, including the famous Lady and the Unicorn tapestries. It was closed for several years for a large modern addition and complete renovation of the inside. You can now see much more of the collection but I do miss the feeling of antiquity in the older museum. It's a trade-off but it certainly is something you don't want to miss.
- 30 May 2024 - Paris 5e Arrondissement, France
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Musée National du Moyen Âge or the Cluny Museum by Beausoleil
The newly renovated Cluny Museum in the Latin Quarter is built on the ruins of second-century Roman baths and also has one of the world's finest collections of French medieval art, including the famous Lady and the Unicorn tapestries. It was closed for several years for a large modern addition and complete renovation of the inside. You can now see much more of the collection but I do miss the feeling of antiquity in the older museum. It's a trade-off but it certainly is something you don't want to miss.
- 30 May 2024 - Paris 5e Arrondissement, France
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Musée National du Moyen Âge or the Cluny Museum - Carved ivory - The Saint-Sulpice-du-Tarn-Triptych by Beausoleil
Carved ivory - The Saint-Sulpice-du-Tarn-Triptych - The newly renovated Cluny Museum in the Latin Quarter is built on the ruins of second-century Roman baths and also has one of the world's finest collections of French medieval art, including the famous Lady and the Unicorn tapestries. It was closed for several years for a large modern addition and complete renovation of the inside. You can now see much more of the collection but I do miss the feeling of antiquity in the older museum. It's a trade-off but it certainly is something you don't want to miss.
- 30 May 2024 - Paris 5e Arrondissement, France
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Musée National du Moyen Âge or the Cluny Museum by Beausoleil
The newly renovated Cluny Museum in the Latin Quarter is built on the ruins of second-century Roman baths and also has one of the world's finest collections of French medieval art, including the famous Lady and the Unicorn tapestries. It was closed for several years for a large modern addition and complete renovation of the inside. You can now see much more of the collection but I do miss the feeling of antiquity in the older museum. It's a trade-off but it certainly is something you don't want to miss.
- 30 May 2024 - Paris 5e Arrondissement, France
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Musée National du Moyen Âge or the Cluny Museum - stained glass by Beausoleil
The newly renovated Cluny Museum in the Latin Quarter is built on the ruins of second-century Roman baths and also has one of the world's finest collections of French medieval art, including the famous Lady and the Unicorn tapestries. It was closed for several years for a large modern addition and complete renovation of the inside. You can now see much more of the collection but I do miss the feeling of antiquity in the older museum. It's a trade-off but it certainly is something you don't want to miss.
- 30 May 2024 - Paris 5e Arrondissement, France
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Musée National du Moyen Âge or the Cluny Museum by Beausoleil
The newly renovated Cluny Museum in the Latin Quarter is built on the ruins of second-century Roman baths and also has one of the world's finest collections of French medieval art, including the famous Lady and the Unicorn tapestries. It was closed for several years for a large modern addition and complete renovation of the inside. You can now see much more of the collection but I do miss the feeling of antiquity in the older museum. It's a trade-off but it certainly is something you don't want to miss.
- 30 May 2024 - Paris 5e Arrondissement, France
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Musée National du Moyen Âge or the Cluny Museum - carved ivory oliphants by Beausoleil
The newly renovated Cluny Museum in the Latin Quarter is built on the ruins of second-century Roman baths and also has one of the world's finest collections of French medieval art, including the famous Lady and the Unicorn tapestries. It was closed for several years for a large modern addition and complete renovation of the inside. You can now see much more of the collection but I do miss the feeling of antiquity in the older museum. It's a trade-off but it certainly is something you don't want to miss.
- 30 May 2024 - Paris 5e Arrondissement, France
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Musée National du Moyen Âge or the Cluny Museum - gold crowns by Beausoleil
The newly renovated Cluny Museum in the Latin Quarter is built on the ruins of second-century Roman baths and also has one of the world's finest collections of French medieval art, including the famous Lady and the Unicorn tapestries. It was closed for several years for a large modern addition and complete renovation of the inside. You can now see much more of the collection but I do miss the feeling of antiquity in the older museum. It's a trade-off but it certainly is something you don't want to miss.
- 30 May 2024 - Paris 5e Arrondissement, France
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Musée National du Moyen Âge or the Cluny Museum - a gold altar (full size) by Beausoleil
The newly renovated Cluny Museum in the Latin Quarter is built on the ruins of second-century Roman baths and also has one of the world's finest collections of French medieval art, including the famous Lady and the Unicorn tapestries. It was closed for several years for a large modern addition and complete renovation of the inside. You can now see much more of the collection but I do miss the feeling of antiquity in the older museum. It's a trade-off but it certainly is something you don't want to miss.
- 30 May 2024 - Paris 5e Arrondissement, France
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