This publication by Henri Arthur presents an evocative photographic and textual exploration of the exterior of Cathédrale Notre‑Dame de Chartres, drawing on the striking black-and-white and colour photography of Pierre Belzeaux. Positioned within the architectural and heritage genre, the work serves as both a non-fiction photographic monograph and a cultural-tourism commentary on the Gothic masterpiece’s façade, towers, and external spatial context. Its compact size and focused content make it especially valuable for scholars of medieval architecture and visitors seeking a refined visual guide. The 1962 date places it in the mid-20th-century revival of interest in monumental heritage documentation, underscoring the cathedral’s ongoing significance in both art-historical and pilgrimage contexts.
Author:Henri Arthur, Photography by: Pierre Belzeaux