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The Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus) in Paris is located on the highest on the highest summit of the city, at the “Butte Montmartre”. The interior was really nice but picture taking was forbiden - and enforced ;)

Skyline from up there:

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The basilica

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Some architectureal details:

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Local performer trying so get a few $ from the tourist crowd…

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More pics and larger versions in the album below.

Sacre-Coeur
 
 

Paris Sacre-Coeur

Here is one more serie of pictures from my stop in Paris last march. Here are the pictures of  “Sainte-Chapelle” also located on the “île-de-France”. This is another example of French gothic architecture.

From Outside

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Lower Chapelle

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Upper Chapelle

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More pictures and larger versions are in the album linked below.

Sainte Chapelle