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In reply to the discussion: Stained Glass Windows in the Sainte Chapelle, Paris [View all]TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)30. Wow! How did I miss that when I was in Paris many years ago? I did have a fair collection of...
German and Italian architecture photos that were lost in a move a while back.
What always fascinates me is that they designed and built these things with the bare minimum of mathematics and measuring tools. Not even slide rules, much less Autocad and steam engines.
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Thanks so much, my dear question everything! It was amazing, being there.
CaliforniaPeggy
Jun 2019
#4
Sainte Chapelle is not to be missed! Though with Notre Dame closed it's gonna be crowded...
ZZenith
Jun 2019
#15
Buy or rent a hard-hat and maybe you can get into Notre Dame, at least when
No Vested Interest
Jun 2019
#17
Please keep me in mind if you ever need a Paris travel partner, California Peggy!
ZZenith
Jun 2019
#16
Thanks so much, my dear Glorfindel, for the info on the window and your kind remarks!
CaliforniaPeggy
Jun 2019
#25
So glad you enjoyed my photos, my dear No Vested Interest! Here's some info on the church:
CaliforniaPeggy
Jun 2019
#22
Ah, thank you, Caifornia Peggy! Notre Dame Cathedral is also on Ile de la Cite', I believe.
No Vested Interest
Jun 2019
#33
Wow! How did I miss that when I was in Paris many years ago? I did have a fair collection of...
TreasonousBastard
Jun 2019
#30