Sunday, September 23, 2012

Sainte-Chappelle - la chapelle basse



The Lower Chapel
Sainte-Chappelle, 1242


The windows of the upper chapel are stunning but no more so than the vibrant bold colors of the lower chapel with accents of gold.  This magnificent 13th century Gothic chapel on the Île de la Cité was built by Louis IX for use as his royal chapel.  This lower chapel served as parish church for all the inabitants of the king's palace.


bon dimanche

Sainte-Chappelle
4, boulevard du Palais
75004, Paris

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29 comments:

  1. SpeedwaySeptember 23, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    That is just stunning.

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  2. Sylvia KSeptember 23, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    It is stunning indeed, Genie! What gorgeous, fantastic colors! A terrific capture for the day! Hope your weekend is going well, mon amie!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  3. MarySeptember 23, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    Stunning and breathtaking! And blue and gold are the colors royalty? Beautiful photograph, Genie. Just beautiful!

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  4. sharonSeptember 23, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    great shot

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  5. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerSeptember 23, 2012 at 4:06 AM

    That is amazingly beautiful! Love the blue and gold colour combination.

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  6. megiSeptember 23, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!

    salutation
    Megi

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  7. JoeSeptember 23, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    Beautiful image Genie. I saw an Egyptian sarcophagus in an exhibition once. I think it was Nefertiti's. I seem to remember the interior was painted midnight blue and was covered in gold stars to signify the journey through the night to be reborn again with the rising sun. The paintwork in the ceiling of this church reminds me of this.

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  8. AndySeptember 23, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    Great job in bring out the colours. My eyes had a eye candy feast.

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  9. Shell SherreeSeptember 23, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    The cobalt and gold are so regal together ~ it's glorious, Genie!

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  10. Forest Dream WeaverSeptember 23, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    These colours are amazing,I like the way you've also caught the blues and reds in the stained glass.
    Beautifully composed!

    Bon dimanche Genie,
    Ruby

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  11. LouiseSeptember 23, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    I loved Sainte Chappelle, it's so stunning. Lovely picture

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  12. Jane and Lance HattattSeptember 23, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Hello Genie:
    Who could not fail to be uplifted whilst looking up into that sea of glorious blue scattered with the golden stars? It must be wonderful to be there in reality and witness that incredibly fine vaulted ceiling and the stunning stained glass. Divine....or nearly!

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  13. VirginiaSeptember 23, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    I haven't visited this beautiful place since 2008. I must have another look, on a bright sunny day!
    V

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  14. BirdmanSeptember 23, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Dramatic angle today!

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  15. MSeptember 23, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    One of my favorite Paris churches! Exquisite photo! Bon dimanche ma chère amie!

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  16. Cezar and LéiaSeptember 23, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Spectacular colours!This chapel is very interesting!
    Wonderful image, thanks for sharing!
    Have a nice week ahead dear Genie,
    hugs
    Léia

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  17. VreniSeptember 23, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    I haven´t been to the Sainte Chapelle for a while, but I think it´s really the most beautiful church of Paris.

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  18. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 23, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    J'adore the arches Genie, breathtaking colours, wonderful Sunday image.

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  19. LoreeSeptember 23, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Thank you for you comment. I was deeply touched. Saint Chapelle is beautiful. There is so much of Paris that I still have to see.

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  20. HarrietSeptember 23, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    I've only visited St. Chapelle once (1999), but I definitely remember the vivid colors. Your photo does a great job of giving a sense of the color and majesty of this space.

    It's also on our list for this upcoming trip. But our list is getting very long. We'll see how the energy level goes.

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  21. AlexaSeptember 23, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    Beautifully captured, Genie! Just stunning.

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  22. orvokkiSeptember 23, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Todella kaunis. Värit ovat ihanat ja tuo kaarevuus on upea.
    Pitäisi nähdä luonnossa.
    Hyvää viikonloppua.

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  23. RandySeptember 23, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    What a lovely ceiling.

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  24. JackSeptember 23, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    The blue and gold is breathtaking, Genie. I am stunned.

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  25. MelissaSeptember 23, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    1242, wow! Are these vivid colors a replication of the original? I wouldn't have thought it would be so bright! Very beautiful!

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  26. KristieSeptember 23, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    What a beautiful chapel! I don't believe I've ever seen one as stunning as this one!

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  27. Genie -- Paris and BeyondSeptember 24, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    I had not been here for many years and it was before the current round of restoration was started. With my husband's first trip to Paris this spring, I saw Sainte-Chappelle and many other "tourist" destinations. With a much better camera and a better understanding of Paris, it was an enjoyable experience to see this church and many other locations through his eyes.

    I have some favorite churches as you surely know if you have followed me for some time, but there is nothing as richly colored as this low-ceilinged lower chapel. The colors have not been enhanced in my photo. That's what it really looks like.

    When you go up the winding stairs to the "stained glass room" in the upper chapel the brilliance of the glass with its similar jewel tones is memorable.

    It is worth the visit, and if you have not been in many years, it is worth a second look.

    Have a creative and productive week, all.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  28. Lisa Graham September 25, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Wow is all I have to say. I imagine it's even more WOW in person.

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  29. TheChieftessSeptember 26, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    Fabulous shot Genie!!! I love the color in this chapel!!!

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Merci for your comments!