Rick Steves' Europe
Chartres, France: Pure Gothic Cathedral
Clip: Season 8 Episode 804 | 2m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Chartres' famous cathedral is arguably Europe’s best example of pure Gothic.
A great side trip from Paris is the city of Chartres — and its famous cathedral, arguably Europe’s best example of pure Gothic architecture. It was built quickly, so the cathedral has a unity of architecture, statuary, and stained glass that captures the spirit of the Age of Faith like no other church.
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Rick Steves' Europe
Chartres, France: Pure Gothic Cathedral
Clip: Season 8 Episode 804 | 2m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
A great side trip from Paris is the city of Chartres — and its famous cathedral, arguably Europe’s best example of pure Gothic architecture. It was built quickly, so the cathedral has a unity of architecture, statuary, and stained glass that captures the spirit of the Age of Faith like no other church.
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Fontainebleau, France: Royal Château
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Fontainebleau is unrivaled among France’s palaces as a showcase of French history. (3m 5s)
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