Gothic era has influenced the lives of all of us be it in the form of gothic literature or the gothic monuments which are known worldwide for their pristine and majestic architecture. One such destination known for both romantic aura it emanates and the gothic structures it has is France!
France-known in whole world for its glittering nature and a perfect destination for couples-has numerous gothic architectures that takes you back in time with the experience never to forget and to be cherished forever.
Notre Dame de Paris -Notre Dame de Paris is one such building which is considered as one of the most beautiful gothic buildings of the world. One of the most famous Churches in the world, this colossal monument with the connotation of realism and stained glasses is in stark contrast with the Romanesque architectural style and could take anyone back in the time by its design.
Amiens Cathedral-Who would not get immersed in the Rose Window of Amiens Cathedral which is known across the globe for its unique design and astounding charm. Believed to be the home of what is considered to be the head of John the Baptist, Amiens Cathedral is a must visit for a history buff for its gothic aura and historical antiquity.
Palais des Papes-Known to be the seat of western Christianity in the 14th century, Palais des Papes is among top ten most visited destinations in France. With its prodigious size, architecture and historic significance, Palais des Papes is one such gothic structure which turns the pages of history for its visitors everyday by showing its barracks and prisons which were once used by Napoleon.
Sainte Chapelle-The panoramic view of Lower Chapel can be called as beauty and weightlessness exemplified in Sainte Chapelle which is a gothic structure famous in the world for its Gothic architectural style known as Rayonnant. Its interior, exterior, rose window and every nook and corner makes one fall in love with it, never wishing to come out of the Gothic era.
With history scattered all over the land of France in the form of monuments such as Reims Cathedral, West Façade of Rouen Cathedral and the Church of the Jacobins, it becomes unavoidable for anyone visiting France and these monuments to get completely inclined towards the medieval history and its Gothic monuments still reciting the vast history of the shimmering land of France.
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