These are the new high-tech public washrooms of Paris.I'm all for more public washrooms (because Paris really do need them - judging by the smell in certain metro stations, public urination is a huge problem).
But (you knew it was coming), waiting for these washrooms can take an unbearable amount of time due to the extensive wash-sterilize-dry cycle after each use.
Hygiene is certainly necessary but when a cycle last a solid 5+ minutes, which may not sound long, but adds up quickly.
Saint-Chapelle
Located next to the Palais de Justice, Saint Chapelle served as the royal chapel. It was commissioned by Louis IX in the 13th century, for the purpose of storing the recently purchased relic Crown of Thorns.
The church was heavily damaged during the Revolution and was restored in mid-19th century based on previous drawings and plans. But luckily, over two-third of the original windows survived.
The church is split into two levels.
The lower level chapel was for the common residents of the palace
Saint Chapelle is definitely one of the more unique churches I've seen on this trip.Brighter and less sombre than the stony Notre-Dame.
Just look at that amazing ceiling with the painted fleur-de-lis.
Heading upstairs to the upper royal chapel...
... where you're just completely and utterly blown away
(none of my photos could do the chapel justice, so the above is from wikipedia)
There. Are. No. Words.
Can't forget about the floor now, can we?
Some of the cool things we encountered on the way back to the hotel.
Drinking fountain
Fontaine Saint-Sulpice
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