Best stained glass windows ever

Whilst the windows in this cathedral weren't sophisticated they cast the most beautiful coloured light around the St Michel's because of their big chunks of colour rather than detail.

Bordeaux (pity I don't like red wine much)

November 8th 2009
I can see why Bordeaux is now an Unesco World Heritage Site. It's stunning! Lots of 18th century architecture and a beautiful river to walk along which is particularly nice as the suns's setting. Sadly it was raining buckets the whole time I was in Bordeaux, so things looked a bit grey (actually kind of reminded me of London). The city is known for its wine, but alas I only drank the cheapest plon ... read more

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