ceiling's nicely decorated
The Statue of Louis IX
Hand painted to be exact
The upper chapel
interior is dominated mainly by stained glass
The chapel spots a typical gothic architectural style
known as the "Rayonnant"
The chapel's rose window
every inch of wall surface's decorated
The ceiling suspended chandeliers
awesome!
the main door
Every glass panel tells a unique story
Look up!
Overview of the upper Chapelle
The Chapel is only surviving building...
of the Capetian royal palace..
Closeup of the roof exterior
Few last ones of it's kind
tickets check!
next stop, the Conciergerie!
Otherwise known as the Monuments, stars du 7ème art
also known as the Hall of the Guards
The vast halls are used for exhibtion showcases
not to mention art
That's all for now. gothicy!
various medieval architecture on display
and prison
old and modern
it's one of the largest surviving medieval parts of the Conciergerie
The place's a former royal palace