A Circle Around France Part 2 - Carcassonne to Versailles
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.SaintJoan of ArcFranceMilitary leaderRouenSt. Joan of ArcHundred Years' Warheroineburned at stakeThe Maid of Orleans
Porte St-Jean, Notre Dame Cathedral, Rouen
Unbelievable detail in the carvings all over and inside the church.RouenFrancePorte StJeantympanum12th CEarly Gothicmartyrdom of St. John
Gros Horlage
A typical crowd scene, not a typical clock.RouenFranceUppe NormandySeine RivermedievalJoan of ArcGros Horlage astronomical clock16Cdowntown Rouenclock
Golden Versailles
One leaves this place kind of understanding why the Revolution took place. It's stunning to visit.Palace of VersaillesFrancegolden gateroyal chateauIle de France regionChateau de Versaillessuburb of Paris
Garden at Versailles
A small example of the 800 hectares of land which is landscaped in classic French Garden style.Chateau de VersaillesPalace of Versaillesgardentreesgeometric shapesFrance
Versailles
This peaceful geometric view belies the extravagant pomp and ceremony upon which this was all built.Palace of Versaillesgroundsgardenspoolfountaingeometric shapesblack and white