Sisters Sunday

 

 

A group of nuns outside the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris.

 

Window Wednesday

 

 

A stained glass marvel inside Notre-Dame Cathedral.

 

Weekend wonder

Notre-Dame Cathedral has resumed its place as the jewel of Western civilization.

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The Relics of Notre-Dame, purchased by Saint Louis in 1238 from the Latin Emperor of the East, arrived in Paris in 1239. Saved from the 2019 fire they include the crown of thorns, a piece of the cross, and a nail.

 

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Note: To reduce waiting time at the entrance, entirely optional online reservations (free access) can be booked just a few hours before visiting the cathedral.

 

Window Wednesday

 

 

Light from a Rose Window reflected on walls inside magnificently newly restored Notre-Dame Cathedral.

 

 

 

(click photos to enlarge)

 

 

Celebration Saturday

 

Paris and all the world rejoices today as the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris celebrates its re-opening, with many heads of state and dignitaries in attendance. But not the Pope.

Above: photograph of the cathedral taken from Square René-Viviani before the fire of April 15, 2019

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On the face of this ancient queen of our cathedrals, beside each wrinkle one invariably finds a scar. - Victor Hugo - Notre Dame de Paris / The Hunchback of Notre Dame

 

 

 

Towers

 Notre-Dame Cathedral's towers through trees.

Feet first

King François I and Queen Claude de France repose side by side within the Basilica of Saint Denis.

South view

View of one of Notre-Dame Cathedral's enormous stained glass rose windows through trees.