Recently, we visited the Château de Vincennes on the outskirts of Paris. The château was the royal residence of French King Charles V in the mid-1300's. The complex, surrounded by a deep, wide moat, has many large buildings, including a beautiful chapel and an imposing castle.
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| The outer moat of the château |
The Sainte-Chapelle at Vincennes is a gothic architectural gem, as you can see for yourself.
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| Jean-Claude at Sainte-Chapelle |
The interior of the chapel is equally beautiful. Many tall, wide windows allow the sun to brightly light the interior.
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| The nave and altar of Sainte-Chapelle |
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| The stained-glass windows tell the story of the apocalypse. |
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| The main door, loft and rose window of the Sainte-Chapelle. |
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| A close-up of the rose window. |
Our visit to the
Sainte-Chapelle was a tranquil trip back in time.
Next Up: Storming the castle.
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