Sainte Chapelle, Paris France

[Dwinal87]

Hello DU!

We were watching a series on Engineering Failures and they had one on a Gothic church outside of Paris that had collapsed after being the tallest man-made structure in the world up to that point. Until, you know, it partially collapsed.

Anyway, in the show they had pictures of Sainte Chapelle as a good example of Gothic architecture. The exterior of the building is interesting but the real magic is inside. All the stunning stained glass windows!

These pictures are from our first visit in November 2019. It's not as well known as Notre Dame but it's on the same island, steps away, and WAY smaller. I think I prefer it.

If I get a chance I'll post some photos of the construction being done on Notre Dame. What a monumental amount of work the French people have done to repair and restore this incredible building.

Enjoy!

Cheers,
RDR

[Thunderbeast]

1. A magical room!

Climbing the narrow spiral staircase from below just adds to the experience.

[Dwinal87]

3. Right?!

Even the gift shop is amazing.

On our 2nd visit we let our nephew go first and I remember hearing him say "Wow." when he turned the corner.

[fierywoman]

2. Stunningly beautiful -- thanks!

[claudette]

4. Amazing

I visited Sainte Chappelle many years ago on a bright and sunny day in December. There were only a few people there and it was so quiet and heavenly. I believe it does or at one time did house what is believed to be the Crown of Thorns. It was so much more spiritually uplifting than Notre Dame which was going through renovations in the 80's. Thanks for posting these photos. 🙂

[Dwinal87]

5. You are welcome!

I hope they brought back wonderful memories. It was overcast in November when these were taken.

And quite busy. Probably due to Notre Dame being closed.

[patphil]

6. Those pictures are amazing; the Rose Window is stunning.

[Diamond_Dog]

7. I'm just speechless!

TY for sharing these astounding photos!

[Dave in VA]

8. Every time we are in Paris

this is one of the first places we go to visit.

Thank you for posting. They are beautiful.

[beveeheart]

10. One of my first places to revisit

when I go to Paris too.

[Dwinal87]

11. Ours too

But nothing beats the first time you enter that room.

[ZZenith]

9. One of my favorite spaces in the world.

Humans are capable of creating exquisite beauty.

You have captured and presented it here so nicely. Thanks!

[pansypoo53219]

12. thank goodness hitler didn't bomb this.