Our next stop June 3rd was Sainte-Chapelle, the famed chapel of Louis IX, back in the 12th century when the royal palace was on the Il de la Cite itself. We've been to it many times, starting in 1979--look for "chapelle" in the search box for many posts on it and similar nearby royal chapels--but wanted Penelope to see it, now that she's of an age and learning to appreciate it. I was right behind her when she stepped into the upper chapel itself, and can attest she was knocked out, as any aesthetically- or historically-inclined person would be. It's a breath-taking experience, no matter how many times you've seen it.
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| This was the line we skipped with our Passion Monuments pass |
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The downstairs bit, where mere nobility could worship; now
mostly the gift shoppe |
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| What you see upon entering...only more brilliant: you are surrounded by brilliance and color |
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| Elevation and vaulting; there are no walls...only windows... |
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| Just a few of the many windows...see other posts for far more |
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| Rose window |
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| On the porch, a Judgment, of course |
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