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Kings & Queens of France - Saint Denis Cathedral
The initial and final burial site for many centuries for most of the former Kings of France and their families.
Burials include - Hugues “le Grand” Duke of France (died 956) - the father of Hugues Capet, King of France (died 996) - and Ancestor of the Capetian Kings of France.
Third Dynasty of Kings of France - Crypt of Saint Denis Cathedral
Marble plaques listing the Capetian Kings & Queens that are interred in the Royal Ossuary in the Crypt - from Hugues Capet, King of France (died 997).
Palais de la Cité - Residence of the Kings of France 6th to 14th Century - West section of Île de la Cité, Paris.
Statues of Queens & Famous Women - Luxembourg Palace and Gardens - Paris, France
Statues include:
* Berthe ou Bertrade (d. 783) - Wife of Pepin, King of the Franks - and Mother of Charlemagne "Charles The Great", Holy Roman Emperor.
* Mathilde, Duchesse de Normandie (d.1083) - Wife of William I "The Conqueror”, King of England.
* Blanche de Castille (d.1252) - Wife of Louis VIII "Le Lion”, King of France - and Mother of Louis IX "Saint Louis”, King of France.
* Marguerite de Provence (d.1295) - Wife of Louis IX "Saint Louis” King of France.
Sainte Chapelle was built as a Royal Chapel, in the courtyard of the former Royal Palace on the Île de la Cité (Palais de la Cité), by Louis IX “the Saint”, King of France - and construction was completed in 1248.
In addition to serving as a Royal Chapel - the relics of Christ (including the Crown of Thorns and a fragment of the True Cross), purchased by King Louis IX, were held in the Royal Chapel (the relics of Christ were later moved nearby to the Cathedral of Notre Dame).
The South Rose Window (Rose Sud or Rose du Midi) of the Cathedral of Notre Dame was offered c.1260 by Louis IX “the Saint”, King of France. The South Rose Window is dedicated to the New Testament and includes eighty four panels divided into four circles.
In April 2019 - the Cathedral sustained serious damage from a fire that started in the roof. Unfortunately most of the lead-covered wooden roof and the timber spire were destroyed. Luckily the stone structure and treasures survived - including the Rose windows and the relics of Christ (such as the Crown of Thorns).
Saint Louis - Patron Saint of France
(Feast Day - 25 August)
Louis IX ”the Saint”, King of France (died 1270)
Married Marguerite de Provence (died 1295)
Tour Philippe-le-Bel and Fort Saint Andre, Villeneuve-les-Avignon, France
Philip IV "le Bel" King of France (d.1314) built the Tour Philippe-le-Bel and Fort Saint Andre near the North-West end of the Pont d’Avignon across the Rhone River from the Papal Territory of Avignon.
Notable Descendants of the early Capetian Kings:
Kings of France - Louvre Fortress, Palace & Museum
Kings of France - Chateau de Versailles - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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