Gothic architecture is everywhere over here in France. In this episode of Exploring France, I photograph four separate Gothic cathedrals and abbeys in central France to show you the beautiful sights there are to behold.
The weather on Sunday, 04 October 2020, was pretty bad for most of the day. So I decided to do a loop taking in these architectural wonders of the Middle Ages.
Vendôme Abbey is the earliest example shown here, with its stunning Gothic Flamboyant style evidenced in the west front.
Chartres Cathedral has been considered such a masterpiece of High Gothic architecture that UNESCO made it a World Heritage Site. You could spend a whole day here, but sadly, I didn’t have nearly enough the amount of time I wanted.
Orléans Cathedral was constructed after Chartres and was known to be the place where Joan of Arc would pray during the siege of Orléans.
Lastly, the smaller but beautiful Blois Cathedral was the last Gothic cathedral built that I visited. It’s got a mixture of styles in it, but the Gothic is there.
So if you’re a fan of architecture, then I hope you’re going to enjoy my latest YouTube vlog entitled Gothic Cathedrals and Abbey. Next up is going to be a tutorial further expanding what I’ve done here…I hope!
And if you’re interested in discovering the Loire Valley with a camera, then do check out my annual Loire Valley photo tour in May.
