States of Splendor
One of the most visited national monuments in France today, the Sainte Chapelle is a medieval architectural jewel that is only partially visible to passers-by at street level. Indeed, one must enter the precincts of the Palais de Justice in Paris to gain access to it. This jewel of glass, stone, wood and metal was,…
It is well known, Paris is world renowned for it’s architecture. But beyond the Eiffel Tower, Versailles, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe, there are countless other architectural wonders, big and small, to be found. One of the often overlooked hidden treasures among the magnificent buildings of Paris is the Petit…