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Ile de France, France

Black and White pictures by QT Luong

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[1 : Overview]
[2 : Versailles]
[3 : Fontainebleau]
[4 : Chartres]
[5 : Provins]
[6 : Other]
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The region around Paris, called Ile de France since it is delimited by five rivers, was the historic craddle of the kingdom of France. Ile de France contains a number of exceptional historical sights. The most famous palace in France, Versailles, was built to project the power of the French king Louis XIV at the height of the French Monarchy. The Fontainebleau Palace, used by kings of France since the 12th century was transformed by Francois I with Renaissance influences. The Chartres Cathedral marks the high point of French Gothic art. The nave in pure ogival style, porches adorned with fine sculptures, and the stained-glass windows, all in remarkable condition, combine to make it a masterpiece. The fortified town of Provins, which was built specifically to host the fairs and related activities, has a well-preserved medieval urban structure. The Versailles and Fontainebleau palaces and parks, Chartres Cathedral, and town of medieval fairs of Provins form four UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Entrance court of the Versailles Palace. France ( black and white) First floor of the Versailles palace chapel. France ( black and white) Horse carriages in the Versailles palace gardens. France ( black and white) Versailles Palace facade in classical style. France ( black and white) Versailles Palace. France ( black and white) Sculpture and basin at sunset, Versailles Palace. France ( black and white) Versailles Palace gates at night. France ( black and white) Forested alley, Fontainebleau Palace. France ( black and white) Rowers and Fontainebleau palace. France ( black and white) Palace of Fontainebleau. France ( black and white) Gallerie Francois 1er, Fontainebleau Palace. France ( black and white) Salon Francois 1er, Fontainebleau Palace. France ( black and white) Wall decor in staircase inside Chateau de Fontainebleau. France ( black and white) Flamboyant and pyramidal spires, Chartres Cathedral. France ( black and white) Candles and nave inside Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Chartres. France ( black and white) Ambulatory, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Chartres. France ( black and white) Set of rose window with five lancets called Rose of France, Chartres Cathedral. France ( black and white) Facade of medieval half-timbered house, Chartres. France ( black and white) Street with couple walking and Caesar's Tower in background, Provins. France ( black and white) Mass, Saint Quiriace Collegiate Church, Provins. France ( black and white) Underground gallery, Provins. France ( black and white) Grande Arche de la Defense at dusk. France ( black and white)
There are 22 black and white pictures on this page out of 121 black and white pictures of Ile de France.