showcasing the flying buttress design
and the exterior of the apse
early construction of the cathedral
all laid out on the outer interiors of the cathedral
a defunct chandelier
the ceilings of the walkways
candl-licous!
the main altar
Close up of the stained glass
more pillar thingies
Now to explore the sights!
totally gothic
funky chandeliers
Active services go on here
despite the heavy tourist crowd
at the central area
light a candle?
and wall murals
The paid areas of the cathedral
majestic...
The rear of the altar
The La Seine, Paris
Out in the wilderness!
First stop
The Sainte Chapelle
Next to the Palais de Justice
No fast pass machine for this queue
In the meantime
The Palais de Justice keeps most of us entertained
in the wait
they are right beside each other!
typical gothic roofs of a yester-era
The chapelle side walls
The front entrance
Inside the lower chapel
Detailed wall murals
Picture-perfect
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