June 23, 2017 (174/365)
« Il n'y a plus de cathédrale après Chartres !
... là j'ai vraiment senti ce que c'est que l'architecture. »
~ Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, architecte
Chartres Cathedral is the finest example of French Gothic architecture
and a pilgrimage destination since its dedication in 1220 AD.
Cloth worn by the Virgin Mary during the birth Christ, given to Chartres in 876
The original labyrinth which the faithful followed on their knees
Chartres was the inspiration for Gesu Church (1887)
on the campus of Marquette University
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