Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/03/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have long wanted to vist the Cathedral of Laon in North East France, not far from Reims. It is one of the jewels of European Gothic art, built on a hill surrounded by its town, domonating a plain which in the first World War was the scene of many huge battles the famous - or notorious Chemin des Dames is nearby). Last year I had the opportunity to divert on a trip. I have to say that I was sorely dissapointed by the town amd the state of the Cathedral. For a major art historical site it was almost entirely deserted. While we were inside it we only saw a couple of other people. The carvings are however beautiful. This is an example from the west (principal) portal: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/PeterDzwig/PAW+2007/92480028LaonEastPortalDeatil4_edited-2.jpg.html Your comments and constructive criticisms are as always welcome, Thanks for taking the time to look. Peter Dzwig