Notre Dame de Reims

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The façade of Reims Cathedral is overwhelmingly complex and a triumph of Gothic architecture, appearing somewhat out of place amongst the small surrounding houses. 24 Kings of France were crowned here, including Charles VII, watched by Joan of Arc. Construction began in 1211, but the site far predates this as a location for several churches since the 4th Century. Although many of the interior features were destroyed in the Revolution, there is a beautiful rose window to be seen and some ornamental bar tracery, first developed here. Some of the destroyed stained glass windows were restored or replaced, including those in the end chapel, which were made by Marc Chagall.

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