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Today was the last day of the Burgundy tour – seven days filled with beautiful sites.  There is a lot to digest, but it is now easier to understand the differences in French and English church architecture.  Most obviously, French transepts are much shorter than what one finds in England, the naves and east ends are much taller, French east ends have a apse shape, and the rib vaults in England are far more complex.  It was all wonderful, and the Carolingian wall paintings were a real highlight.

We return to London in the afternoon and I will spend a couple of days doing laundry and gearing up for my solo tour to five English cathedrals.  My goal is to spend some time at each location, reflecting on its art, architecture, and history.  But stay tuned, as I will send more photos and writings before moving on to the next cathedral. Starting July 1, the second group tour to northern France begins where we will see Gothic structures.

Thanks so much for listening to my rambles on this first part of our five week tour.  I do hope you enjoyed it.  

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