Presentation The Gothic architecture developed in Western Europe between the 12th and 16th centuries. This architectural style, which succeeded Romanesque art, Spread rapidly north of the Loire River. It then Spread throughout Europe before being supplanted by Renaissance architecture in the mi ...
France. The Chartres Cathedral is not only the most famous monument in this city of Eure-et-Loir but also one of the most representative buildings of Gothic architecture. A perfect illustration of the art of the 12th and 13th centuries, Notre-Dame de Chartres is the best-preserved Gothic cathedral ...
he buildings on Mont Saint-Michel, often compared to the seven wonders of the world, are listed, individually, as historical monuments. The jewel of Gothic architecture on the site is of course the abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, founded in 966. You can also visit other religious monuments on the rock ...
Saint-Denis, the forgotten cathedral If you ask tourists passing through the capital about the monuments they wish to discover, it is unlikely that they will mention the Saint-Denis Basilica Cathedral... And yet, it is one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in the Paris region, with stained glas ...
rue Hoche, to a father who was a notary and a mother whose maiden name was Rémy. At the end of the street, the Saint-Martin collegiate church stands out with its Gothic architecture. At Place de la République, you will find the Gounod hotel, where the famous composer stayed at the invitation of ...
built in a Romanesque style and consecrated by Pope Urban II on May 1, 1096, it underwent modifications until the 15th century. Over time, elements of Gothic architecture were incorporated, as well as decorative elements of the Renaissance style. The Gothic-style Pey-Berland Tower was built between ...
ng at this market will present unique objects to the public. Some of them have imagined specific creations directly inspired by the cathedral and its Gothic architecture. A jeweler has created a pendant in silver, vermeil, and natural stone representing the Stryge, the most famous gargoyle of Notre ...
