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Chartres’ Famous Blue

by Max Hartshorne on May 26, 2008

Chartres is a jewel among religious shrines of the world. These panes are among dozens of intricate stories that are told by images made by glass pieces. It’s hard to do justice to the famous “Chartres blue” which is the most dominant color on the 12th century windows that face the main entrance.

At night the city lights up this magnificent building with a light show that projects images such as these on the outside of the whole building. Chartres also lights up 17 other buildings, bridges and other large outdoor areas every night from May 1 through September. The images move across the buildings and it is a mesmerizing experience to see a lightshow on such a huge building.
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