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Christ Triumphant surrounded by the 4 Evangelists as animals, according to the Apocalypse. Who's what animal?
Chartres and More Paris

August 13th 2013
Today was a busy and tiring day. I left early for the hour or so train ride to Chartres. This town is famous for its grand cathedral, and a series of paintings Monet did of it. And you really can't miss the thing. The train pulls up, and the two massive towers dominate the town. I bet you can see them from nearly every point in town. Also enjoyed the church because I was early enough that I pr ... read more
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