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I'm just posting a few more photos that I took of the cathédrale de Laon in June 2011. The Wikipedia article about it says that it was one of the first major Gothic structures to be built in France — at about the same time as Notre-Dame de Paris. It is no longer officially a cathedral, but was built as one, and it has been listed as a monument historique since 1840. The historic center of Laon is said to be one of the biggest historical preservation districts in France.
I'm just posting a few more photos that I took of the cathédrale de Laon in June 2011. The Wikipedia article about it says that it was one of the first major Gothic structures to be built in France — at about the same time as Notre-Dame de Paris. It is no longer officially a cathedral, but was built as one, and it has been listed as a monument historique since 1840. The historic center of Laon is said to be one of the biggest historical preservation districts in France.
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Once again, this is a trip down memory lane. It was such a beautiful morning!
ReplyDeleteWas it on that trip we went to St.-Quentin and saw the church?
DeleteNo, after Laon we went to Reims. Then on to Pontiqny. We went to see Saint-Quentin in 2010.
DeleteWhat a magnificent cathedral!
ReplyDeleteYou asked about my painting project. Nothing exciting, just kitchen cabinets but they’re looking good so I’m happy.
If you want to come over here and paint our kitchen cabinets, just let us know.
DeleteGreat to get to see Laon!
ReplyDeleteMy granddaughters would enjoy seeing #7 and me too! This cathedral is a wonder.
ReplyDeleteThose sixteen oxen are supposed to be a tribute to those poor animals that helped bring the stones to the site of the cathedral. Very unusual!
DeleteThanks for that information, CHM! Animals are a significant part of our history, but don't often get recognition.
DeleteLovely Laon! I also went to see where Abelard slept in 1113. The house is still there.
ReplyDeletePicardy, the province where my paternal family originates, is blessed to have two of the most stunning French cathedrals: Amiens and Laon!
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