The Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres is a medieval Catholic cathedral located about 50 miles southwest of Paris. It is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The current cathedral was mostly constructed between 1194 and 1250. We drove to Chartres from Carcassonne and couldn’t miss the big spires from a couple miles away. They […]
Santa Maria de Montserrat is a Benedictine abbey located on the mountain of Montserrat, in Catalonia, Spain. It is notable for enshrining the image of the Virgin of Montserrat.
This has to be one of the coolest churches I have ever seen. It is impressive for those that are religious, or interested in architecture, or fascinated by modern engineering projects, or those that just like colors and shapes. I spent a few hours there in daylight and at night. I would love to spend even more […]
Le Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy is a small island with a population of 44 people! Sitting at the top of the fortifications is a monastery. While we were there on a rainy day, an orchestra was playing in the monestary. Until recently, the island was accessible only during low tide, making it a defensible position – […]
