The Most Beautiful Cathedral in France

Chartres Cathedral in France represents the perfection of High Gothic architecture, where structure, light, and stained glass are unified into a single spatial experience. Because it survives so intact, it allows us to step into the Middle Ages almost as medieval pilgrims once did. Join me as we explore its monumental architecture and its extraordinary stained glass.

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Architecture of Chartres Cathedral: 00:00
Tunic of Virgin Mary: 1:13
Interior structure: 2:23
Flying buttresses: 3:40
Ambulatory and chapels: 4:36
Stained glass windows: 6:21
Tracery: 8:53
Transept porches: 9:21
Facade and towers: 10:00
Labyrinth: 12:12
Construction: 13:31
Preservation of Chartres: 14:20