Built on top of Roman temples, as many Catholic Churches were, this cathedral was built in 1077.
The same size as the Notre Dame cathedral, it is not as well known.
The evil looking nun touching herself in a biblical way is not what pops into my head when I think of gargoyles. Yet here it is.
The inside is better lit from the glass on the upper section. I feel that it makes it more inviting.
Inside there are many other gargoyles that mock visitors. The pattern underneath changes as you proceed down the church.
Here is another one that caught my eye.
Click on the image to see dozens of faces of demons that form the arch.
The priest in black may be the first representation of an
auton.Although disturbing the colors used are nice.
This is a stained glass window made after WW2 that shows the units that freed France.
Saint George in metal.
A scene of the apocalypse done in a different style than I had seen before.
This is the crypt and I had to stand very still for the camera to absorb enough light and still remain in focus. Patience is a virtue in picture taking.
This image was in a frame around a corner. Forgotten or hidden? The maze in the middle is not anywhere in this cathedral so it is a mystery.
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