Cathedrals Archives - La Source Tranquille https://lasourcetranquille.com/portfoliocategory/cathedrals/ An Oasis of calm Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:45:59 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://lasourcetranquille.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/LogoGdF-80x80.png Cathedrals Archives - La Source Tranquille https://lasourcetranquille.com/portfoliocategory/cathedrals/ 32 32 Noyon Cathedral https://lasourcetranquille.com/portfolio/noyon-cathedral/ Sat, 27 Jun 2020 11:43:54 +0000 https://lstnew5860.live-website.com/?post_type=elemenfolio&p=696 Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Noyon This imposing cathedral is one of the foremost large Gothic churches in France. Building work commenced on the choir in 1145 and ended with the construction of the façade in 1235. The interior is remarkable for … Read More

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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Noyon

This imposing cathedral is one of the foremost large Gothic churches in France. Building work commenced on the choir in 1145 and ended with the construction of the façade in 1235. The interior is remarkable for the harmonious proportions of the choir and the nave, which has five double bays and rises up over four floors. The vaults of the choir are as high as those of the nave. Certain decorative quirks, which can also be seen in Soissons and Tournai (the arms of the transept), betray the influence of the Rhineland.

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]]> Senlis Cathedral https://lasourcetranquille.com/portfolio/senlis-cathedral/ Sat, 27 Jun 2020 11:22:29 +0000 https://lstnew5860.live-website.com/?post_type=elemenfolio&p=693 Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Senlis Begun in 1153, this cathedral was not opened until 1191. The changes made after the fire of 1504 (caused by lightning) have given the cathedral its present-day look. The magnificent spire (78m) inspired numerous bell towers … Read More

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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Senlis

Begun in 1153, this cathedral was not opened until 1191. The changes made after the fire of 1504 (caused by lightning) have given the cathedral its present-day look. The magnificent spire (78m) inspired numerous bell towers of the Valois. The original polychromy of the impressive great doorway has been restored. The façade of the transept on the south side (16C) contrasts with the main façade (12C), highlighting the evolution of Gothic art. Inside, the nave and the chancel, narrow for their height, seem to soar above you; the tribunes are among the finest in France. Just twenty minutes from Mouy, lovely to visit on the market days of Tuesday and Friday.

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]]> Beauvais Cathedral https://lasourcetranquille.com/portfolio/beauvais-cathedral/ Sat, 27 Jun 2020 11:13:22 +0000 https://lstnew5860.live-website.com/?post_type=elemenfolio&p=688 Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Beauvais Situated just 25km from Mouy, Beauvais Cathedral symbolises the height of architectural endeavour in gothic architecture of the Middle Ages. Ambitious and gravity-defying, the cathedral of Saint-Pierre in Beauvais boasts the record for the highest ceiling … Read More

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Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Beauvais

Situated just 25km from Mouy, Beauvais Cathedral symbolises the height of architectural endeavour in gothic architecture of the Middle Ages. Ambitious and gravity-defying, the cathedral of Saint-Pierre in Beauvais boasts the record for the highest ceiling in a gothic choir. In fact it was the tallest monument in the Christendom for four consecutive years until its lantern tower tragically collapsed… A must-see monument if you’re fond of Gothic edifices!

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