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"](../../../../../../_data/i/upload/2011/07/24/20110724134944-7f5817ae-me.jpg "known as the "Rayonnant" (3813 visits)")
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