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The famous double helix spiral staircase in 1979.
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The famous double helix spiral staircase in 1979.

  • View of the northwest wing in 1979.
  • View of the northwest wing in 2017 - not much has changed.
  • View from the top of the double helix staircase, showing how light from the top can illuminate multiple floors of the staircase.
  • The famous double helix spiral staircase in 1979.
  • The famous double helix spiral staircase (from a slightly different angle) in 2017.
  • Château entrance and gardens.
  • Château and river (in background on the left).
  • This is modern art! Forest of beams and bells crafted in 2008 by Jannis Kounellis, claimed to be a spectacular and powerful work of art. The artist has demonstrated his desire to "awaken" the château from slumber, with each bell representing a mouth letting out a scream. Enjoy!
  • This is for making fast food!
  • Old ovens, modern art.
  • Not spiral stairs, triangular stairs.
  • Stairs down to (or up from) the kitchen.
  • One place setting (note the fork placement influenced by Louis 15th).
  • Chartres Cathedral in 1979
  • Chartres Cathedral
  • Rose window over the Royal Portal
  • The Nave and Choir.
  • The Jesse Tree window
  • The Nave and West Rose window.
  • The sign is true - the best meats!
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