A well-known pilgrimage destination.  But where?

Interesting one. My picture search of "pilgrimage france rose window cathedral" didn't turn up anything fitting.

Depp Posted at 11-10 08:58
Interesting one. My picture search of "pilgrimage france rose window cathedral" didn't turn up anything fitting.

OK. But you're on the right track.
If you can figure out which area of France I used to live in, (Clue in my Pseudo) that will help you

Nice shot.
Drone?

Blériot53 Posted at 11-10 09:05
OK. But you're on the right track.
If you can figure out which area of France I used to live in, (Clue in my Pseudo) that will help you

No, neither Normandie, Bretagne or Hauts-de-France gave me the right one.

Love the unique shape of the rose window.   Nice teaser Mr. B.   

Depp Posted at 11-10 23:46
No, neither Normandie, Bretagne or Hauts-de-France gave me the right one.

The clue is numerical. all french areas are numbered.

DowntownRDB Posted at 11-11 04:05
Love the unique shape of the rose window.   Nice teaser Mr. B.

A bit of sleuthing colud lead you to the answer, if you read all the threads.

Blériot53 Posted at 11-11 13:43
A bit of sleuthing colud lead you to the answer, if you read all the threads.

Sorry, my brain just didn't seem to want to focus on sleuthing today.  Maybe when I get up in the morning I'll give it another shot and who knows, I might even guess it.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 11-11 14:33
Sorry, my brain just didn't seem to want to focus on sleuthing today.  Maybe when I get up in the morning I'll give it another shot and who knows, I might even guess it.

Deduction, my dear Watson

Blériot53 Posted at 11-11 14:39
Deduction, my dear Watson

     You're 100% right.

Of course, I have no idea where it is , so I tried to Google the location from the image, but even Google doesn't know... so this is a world-wide mystery!
And a great idea for a quiz!

VideoLife_FPV Posted at 11-11 22:46
Of course, I have no idea where it is , so I tried to Google the location from the image, but even Google doesn't know... so this is a world-wide mystery!
And a great idea for a quiz!

Thanks   It is possible to work it out from clues in the thread.
But even if no-one does I'll post a short video soon

Notre-Dame?

VideoLife_FPV Posted at 11-12 01:00
Notre-Dame?

No...

Somewhere in Mayenne?

DAFlys Posted at 11-12 02:05
Somewhere in Mayenne?

You're in the right department
Keep going.......

VideoLife_FPV Posted at 11-12 01:53
No...

No. The latest clue is - In the Mayenne (region)

A further clue

Blériot53 Posted at 11-12 10:55
A further clue
[view_image]

I looked at so many cathedrals in the area,   and then this popped up as Relais Le Bocage.   But I dont understand what it actually is?

DAFlys Posted at 11-13 00:21
I looked at so many cathedrals in the area,   and then this popped up as Relais Le Bocage.   But I dont understand what it actually is?

Ah. That's the hotel the pilgrims use when they come to visit the Basilica (Cathedral).
You're right on target.

Blériot53 Posted at 11-13 00:27
Ah. That's the hotel the pilgrims use when they come to visit the Basilica (Cathedral).
You're right on target.

So it must be Sanctuaire Notre-Dame De Pontmain,    although they are all called Notre Dame it seems.

DAFlys Posted at 11-13 00:32
So it must be Sanctuaire Notre-Dame De Pontmain,    although they are all called Notre Dame it seems.

It was built on the site of a sighting of the Virgin Mary.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontmain

Blériot53 Posted at 11-13 00:34
It was built on the site of a sighting of the Virgin Mary.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontmain

All these church things are so complicated

basilica vs cathedral

If we talk about church buildings, then a basilica has the highest permanent designation. A cathedral however may or may not have the status of a basilica. It is where the Bishop's throne is and that would give that cathedral a greater status than a basilica.

DAFlys Posted at 11-13 00:43
All these church things are so complicated

basilica vs cathedral

I just like it because it's a great building - without the slightest interest in the ecumenical ramifications

Blériot53 Posted at 11-13 00:46
I just like it because it's a great building - without the slightest interest in the ecumenical ramifications

Its got some impressing stained glass

DAFlys Posted at 11-13 00:50
Its got some impressing stained glass

[view_image]

Yes. When the sun shines through, the whole interior lights up in Ultra-violet. It's extraordinary.
I've just posted a link to my YT video I took last week with the Mini3Pro. In the CITY section.

A really beautiful church, I would like to come and see its interior, I believe that it is really beautifully lit from the inside!

VideoLife_FPV Posted at 11-13 01:55
A really beautiful church, I would like to come and see its interior, I believe that it is really beautifully lit from the inside!

It's worth the visit for the interior views alone. If the sun happens to shine through the windows at the opportune moment, the whole interior shines with a kind of ultraviolet hue.
I've just posted a video of the exterior, by the way.

Montfrooij Posted at 11-10 22:48
Nice shot.
Drone?

That was actually with the Pocket2.

DowntownRDB Posted at 11-11 14:33
Sorry, my brain just didn't seem to want to focus on sleuthing today.  Maybe when I get up in the morning I'll give it another shot and who knows, I might even guess it.

Here's another shot

DAFlys Posted at 11-13 00:32
So it must be Sanctuaire Notre-Dame De Pontmain,    although they are all called Notre Dame it seems.

Blériot53 Posted at 11-14 09:00
That was actually with the Pocket2.

Oh nice!

Blériot53 Posted at 11-14 09:02
Here's another shot
[view_image]

Looking good too!

Montfrooij Posted at 11-14 11:48
Oh nice!

Not quite full zoom

Montfrooij Posted at 11-14 11:48
Looking good too!

No zoom at all there.

Blériot53 Posted at 11-14 12:08
Not quite full zoom

Ok, So we don't get the full image yet.

Blériot53 Posted at 11-14 12:08
No zoom at all there.

Yup. with the converging lines you get from pointing the camera upwards.

Montfrooij Posted at 11-14 12:28
Ok, So we don't get the full image yet.

The front facade is over 70m high, and it's not possible to stand far enough back to get it all in shot with the P2 because of surrounding buildings.

Montfrooij Posted at 11-14 12:29
Yup. with the converging lines you get from pointing the camera upwards.

If only l were taller