The rear of the altar
a tower of the eiffel kind
Otherwise known as the Monuments, stars du 7ème art
typical gothic roofs of a yester-era
The Statue of Louis IX
candl-licous!
The chapelle side walls
interior is dominated mainly by stained glass
despite the heavy tourist crowd
The chapel's rose window
Stairs the way up man
4 floors of arty museumy goodness
majestic...
The upper chapel
Active services go on here
tickets check!
The courtyard in front of the cathedral
totally gothic
I spy with my little eye
each with a section of it's own
Looking even higher!
Now to explore the sights!
Overview of the upper Chapelle
complete with the fine details
showcasing settings of an era gone..
complete with Xmas tree to boot!
the ceilings of the walkways
including this realistic model
The active chruch area
The central portion of the cathedral
Several displays line the sides of the cathedral
early construction of the cathedral
Back outside!
Lets check it out!
showcasing the flying buttress design
light a candle?
Close up of the stained glass
Next to the Palais de Justice
at the central area
The cathedral's internal arches
complete with it's own Gargoyles!
Out in the wilderness!
and the exterior of the apse
finest examples of French Gothic architecture
Looking up!
with circling outer walkways
They say a Hunchback lives up there
we have statues and such
Look at the detail
This cathedral makes my gothic checklist