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hquittner Says: The presence of beauty in the face of ugly destruction is hard to walk away from. So here is more of what we saw: three views of statues on the facade, the Gothic roofing of the refectory and a quiet garden.
The Ancient Abbaye St.-Jean-des-Vignes is South
hquittner Says: About 0.6 km south of the cathedral is the lonely Abbaye de St.-Jean-des-Vignes. Its great church was built between the 13-15C, part in Flamboyant style. It was ordered to be demolished in 1805 but protests led to the destruction not being completed. Much of the facade...
Look at the Newer Stained Glass Too
hquittner Says: The stained glass of the Rose Windows (West and North) and of the rosette-roses in the South transept is finely made with deep color andd a modern conservative style. In the West end is a fine organ as well.
See the Older Interior Decorations
hquittner Says: A few of the windows are 13C stained glass that had been promptly removed and stored before each of the WW's. There is a nicely carved pulpit including sides and top) and a painting of an Adoration of the Shepherds "after" Rubens that looks (and may be) authentic. In the...
Look at the Outside of the Cathedral
hquittner Says: The WestFacade of th Cathedral is patterned after Notre Dame de Paris. It has 3 doorways at horizontal level one, tall lancets and a Rose Window at level 2, and an arcade above. Each level is emphasized by horizontal bands with heavy vertical buttreses. The short square...
hquittner Says: The church has a tall three-level nave with tall columned arcades, large clerestory windows and a gallery triforium. The nave is a rstoration after WWI destruction. Much of the church is very early Gothic 12C contemporary with Notre Dame de Paris. This is sen (as in the...
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The church has a tall three-level nave with tall columned arcades, large clerestory windows and a gallery triforium. The nave is a rstoration after WWI...
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In ancient times, the city of Soissons was a vigorous trade center and built themselves a cathedral at thte same time as Paris and Chartres. It is now a small place (32.2K pop) and a pleasnt stop....
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