A Circle Around France Part 2 - Carcassonne to Versailles

Continuing the tour of France, you will enjoy sights from the south, south west and up along the western part of France, ending in Versailles. If you are interested in any of these images for your home or business, please contact me directly by using the Contact page or by in messaging me on my facebook page which is aj wasylow fine art photography fb. I hope you enjoy the journey!

Abstract Honfleur
Honfleur France Calvados Dept Lower Normandy abstract abstract art Impressionist painters
Joan of Arc

Statues of Joan of Arc are seen throughout France in churches, city squares, and even by the roadside. She is much revered.
Saint Joan of Arc France Military leader Rouen St. Joan of Arc Hundred Years' War heroine burned at stake The Maid of Orleans
Joan of Arc Memorial Stake

The cross marks the spot in Rouen where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.
Joan of Arc Rouen burned at stake site of death France
Porte St-Jean, Notre Dame Cathedral, Rouen

Unbelievable detail in the carvings all over and inside the church.
Rouen France Porte StJean tympanum 12th C Early Gothic martyrdom of St. John
Gros Horlage

A typical crowd scene, not a typical clock.
Rouen France Uppe Normandy Seine River medieval Joan of Arc Gros Horlage astronomical clock 16C downtown Rouen clock
Golden Versailles

One leaves this place kind of understanding why the Revolution took place. It's stunning to visit.
Palace of Versailles France golden gate royal chateau Ile de France region Chateau de Versailles suburb of Paris
Garden at Versailles

A small example of the 800 hectares of land which is landscaped in classic French Garden style.
Chateau de Versailles Palace of Versailles garden trees geometric shapes France
Versailles

This peaceful geometric view belies the extravagant pomp and ceremony upon which this was all built.
Palace of Versailles grounds gardens pool fountain geometric shapes black and white