Carving - St Chapelle

Paris has some of the world's most stunning cathedrals. St. Chapelle with its stained glass panels is a favourite of mine. The servants prayer chapel on the lower level is impressive with its gilt painted stars that make it seem like a little jewel box, but the upper chapel is almost overwhelming. The windows are spectacular, each one telling a story . The winding stone stairway, worn down by centuries of footsteps, appeals to me as well. The awe that visitors feel is almost palpable. This is a tiny carving on one of the doors.