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Selection of photographs taken from the upper parts of the cathedral

Amazing views, which renew our look. On the one hand, the spires and roofs of the cathedral, which seem suspended in the sky. On the other hand, a ‘dive’ in the streets of Chartres, which gives the city below a changing poetry…

From the north spire, towards the parvis. At this scale, people are only abstract points
From the north arrow, towards the town of Champhol. With false colors ©Two Hungarians, among the greatest photographers of the 20th century
1929, Rue des lisses. Kertesz played a major role in the recognition of photography - as an art in its own right. His object is as much the retranscription of reality as the invention of new forms, approaching abstraction. In 2010-2011, he was the subject of a major retrospective at the Musée du Jeu de Paume (Paris), one of the most acclaimed exhibitions of the moment ©André Kertesz
1946, Rue du Soleil d'Or and surroundings, a winter morning. Brassaï, whom Henri Miller called "the eye of Paris", became known for his night shots - capturing the essence of an underworld city, between the anguish and magic of everyday life. He is also the author of many original portraits - notably of Picasso, Matisse, Giacometti - that have brought his name to the attention of the general public ©Brassaï (pseudonym of Gyula Halász)
From the north spire, towards the transept crossing. Stormy sky ©François Delauney
From the scaffolding of the western façade, towards the Place des Épars. Effect of the setting sun ©NDC
From the upper gallery, north façade of the transept. Panoramic view ©François Delauney
From the balustrades of the chevet, towards the south parvis. After a snow shower ©NDC
rom the north spire, with the church of St. Peter in the background. Zoom on one of the fantastic animals placed at the base of the south spire ©NDC
From the north spire, at night ©Urban Exploration
From the north spire, at night ©Urban Exploration