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Detail of the choir screen at Notre Dame de Chartres by Beausoleil
Books have been written about Chartres Cathedral and I encourage you to read some of them. It is my absolute favorite cathedral in the entire world (not that my research pool is terribly large) and I'm not sure what it is that attracts me. The first time we visited Chartres was fortunately a sunny day so the stained glass was spectacular. However, I was more struck by the floor of the ancient church. It was very worn stone and the sun shining through the stained glass windows onto the floor worn slick by 800 years of feet caught my imagination. I could not begin to imagine the number of people who had trod the floor before me and who would continue to walk there long after I had left. There are 176 stained glass windows and the color most overwhelming is the famous Chartres blue. I'm not sure if the windows or their reflections on the floor or the white choir screen are the more beautiful. Another thing that enchanted me on my first viewing that still delights me after many years is the beautiful white choir screen. It's a later addition to the church having been finished in 1714 but the perfection of the tiny stories in stone surrounding the altar is sheer magic. It has recently been cleaned so is even more beautiful than previously.
- 24 May 2019 - Chartres, France
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Musée d'Orsay - view through the clock to Sacre Coeur by Beausoleil
This is one of my favorite views in Paris. When we visit the Orsay, I always take a photo through one of the clocks. The Basilique of Sacre Coeur sits on Montmartre hill and begs to be photographed. This one was through the window in the restaurant.
- 16 May 2019 - Paris 7e Arrondissement, France
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The renovated restaurant in the Musée d'Orsay by Beausoleil
The Orsay is in the former Gare d'Orsay, a Beaux-Arts train station built between 1898 and 1900. The museum holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1914, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography. It is where you will find most of the Impressionist paintings you are looking for. The other place in Paris to find a lot of Impressionists is the Marmottan-Monet Museum in the 16 arrondissement (district). I highly recommend both museums.
- 16 May 2019 - Paris 7e Arrondissement, France
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Abbey Wharf and Arnies, two local restaurants by the Art Center by Beausoleil
Behind the main waterfront street there are hidden restaurants and tourist shops. There are also lots of tourists to keep you company. It is a very busy little town.
- 18 September 2018 - Scarborough Borough, United Kingdom
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Clock Tower in Market Square in Thirsk by Beausoleil
Seems to be a popular meeting place in Thirsk. The flowers in the square were beautiful.
- 5 September 2018 - Hambleton District, United Kingdom
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Knightshayes Court - Staircase and Grandfather Clock by Beausoleil
The house was built by Sir John Heathcoat Amory, the grandson of John Heathcoat, creator of the mechanized bobbin lace-making machine and owner of a lace factory in Tiverton. The house is marvelous Victorian and there are two lovely gardens. There is a tea room in the former stables and walks throughout the estate.
- 18 May 2018 - Mid Devon District, United Kingdom
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Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life - Carved clock and Queen Victoria by Beausoleil
The Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life looks quite small but when you get inside, it goes up and down and in and out and is really rather a good-sized museum. They even have a real locomotive engine inside and it's set up so you can have your picture taken as the engineer. There are exhibits covering Mid Devon prehistory to current time. Of particular interest are the exhibits on the lace making industry that is there. The Tiverton Tourist Office is directly inside the museum and both are worth a visit.
- 18 May 2018 - Mid Devon District, United Kingdom
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Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin Lynton by Beausoleil
Lynton, at the top of the cliff, is more like a real town and much less like a tourist stop. There are also great views from many spots here. We walked all over and then visited the small but very nice museum before taking the Cliff Railway back to Lynmouth and our car. There seemed to be a picnic area behind this church. At least a few families were having a picnic as we passed.
- 17 May 2018 - North Devon District, United Kingdom
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St. Catherine's Church in Montacute by Beausoleil
Clock Tower and main aisle of St. Catherine's Church in Montacute, Somerset, UK.
- 16 May 2018 - South Somerset District, United Kingdom
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High Street in Totnes by Beausoleil
The walk from the train station brings you here to High Street. To the left is the river Dart; to the right is the East Gate Arch, renovated after a devastating fire in 1990.
- 15 May 2018 - South Hams District, United Kingdom
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St. John the Baptist Church in Broadclyst by Beausoleil
Broadclyst is largely owned by the National Trust as part of Killerton House and is beautifully kept. You walk through St. John's churchyard to get to Clyston Mill which despite a sign to the contrary was closed.
- 14 May 2018 - East Devon District, United Kingdom
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St. John the Baptist Church in Broadclyst by Beausoleil
Broadclyst is largely owned by the National Trust as part of Killerton House and is beautifully kept. You walk through St. John's churchyard to get to Clyston Mill which despite a sign to the contrary was closed.
- 14 May 2018 - East Devon District, United Kingdom
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St. John the Baptist Church in Broadclyst graveyard by Beausoleil
Broadclyst is largely owned by the National Trust as part of Killerton House and is beautifully kept. You walk through St. John's churchyard to get to Clyston Mill which despite a sign to the contrary was closed.
- 14 May 2018 - East Devon District, United Kingdom
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Astronomical Clock in Exeter Cathedral by Beausoleil
The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter in Exeter, more commonly known as Exeter Cathedral, this is an amazing church. It is set on a beautiful green in the center of the city of Exeter and well worth a visit. There are many services and if you can attend one of the choral services, they are wonderful.
- 13 May 2018 - Exeter City, United Kingdom
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St. Ia, the St. Ives Parish Church by Beausoleil
Walking from the train station to town looking for a restaurant we passed the lovely parish church. It is dedicated to the Celtic saint St. Ia, and also to St. Andrew, patron saint of Fishermen and St Peter, the Rock. The church is built of Cornish granite and its tower is one of the tallest of the Cornish churches, over eighty feet high. The present church building was consecrated in 1434. In 2010 the church celebrated the 600th anniversary of the laying of its foundation stone.
- 11 May 2018 - Penwith District, United Kingdom
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Two of the Seventeen Grandfather Clocks in Trerice House by Beausoleil
Wonderful collection of clocks in Trerice House. Seventeen of them are Grandfather clocks but there are other interesting clocks as well.
- 6 May 2018 - United Kingdom
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Interior of Trerice House in Cornwall by Beausoleil
Wonderful collection of clocks in Trerice House. Seventeen of them are Grandfather clocks but there are other interesting clocks as well.
- 6 May 2018 - United Kingdom
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The oldest working clock in the world by Beausoleil
This clock was made on or before 1386 and is still working. The BBC was there interviewing one of the Cathedral docents who demonstrated the clock.
- 3 May 2018 - Salisbury District, United Kingdom
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East Gate Arch and clock works in the Totnes Museum by Beausoleil
The East Gate Arch was destroyed by fire in 1990 and completely rebuilt. The Totnes Museum has the story, pictures and information about the clock.
- 2018 - South Hams District, United Kingdom
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Eglise Saint-Cyprien by Beausoleil
This lovely old church used to be part of an abbey and sits atop a hill in the bustling town of Saint-Cyprien. The steps and entry are on the other side and when you exit, you are greeted with a magnificent view of the town and surrounding countryside.
- 29 September 2017 - St.-Cyprien, France
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Honor Guard and Funeral Cortège approaching Eglise Saint-Cyprien by Beausoleil
As we rounded the corner, we spotted the flag and Honor Guard so respectfully waited until they all passed. After it was all over, we entered the beautiful old church to take our pictures. Fortunately because of the recent funeral, it was well lighted for the first five or ten minutes of our visit.
- 29 September 2017 - St.-Cyprien, France
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Strasbourg Cathedral Astronomical Clock (detail) - Strasbourg by Beausoleil
During the noon performance of this clock, people are chased out of the cathedral and have to buy a ticket to view the clock. It is invariably crowded; hence, we've never seen it in action.
- 5 January 2017 - Strasbourg, France
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Astronomical clock at the Strasbourg Cathedral by Beausoleil
- 7 December 2015 - Strasbourg, France
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Saint Germain l'Auxerrois by Beausoleil
The church and the city hall (Mairie) for the first arrondissement are right beside each other. I'm not sure if the clock is part of the city hall or the church. Hard to tell . . .
- 7 June 2014 - Paris 1er Arrondissement, France
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Wall Clocks, CHATUCHAK Market by lucy travels
- 3 March 2012
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