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Remembering Notre-Dame

April 16, 2019

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Mademoiselle She Travels

Many of us watched in disbelief today as tragedy unfolded before our eyes.  The iconic Notre-Dame de Paris was on fire.  The fire started around 6:50 pm Paris time and quickly grew into a raging inferno.  For those watching the events unfold, we were horrified, heartbroken, and absolutely stunned as it took firefighters hours to get the blaze under control.  For hours, we waited with bated breath hoping that the iconic Lady of Paris would be ok.  While she isn't completely out of the woods yet, it appears that she has been saved from complete destruction, with the stonework largely surviving thus far.  More will unfold in daylight tomorrow, but President Macron has promised to rebuild.  

 

I have been lucky enough to travel to Paris five times over the last four years.  During each of those trips, I have endeavored to pay my respects to Our Lady, spending significant time inside on at least three occasions.  In memory of this amazing piece of history, art, and architecture, here are some of my favorite memories from my various visits.  Here is hoping her recovery and rebuilding will render her stronger than ever so she may last for another 800 years providing inspiration for generations to come.

Rose Window November 2015
Rose Window November 2015
Rear of the Cathedral November 2015
Rear of the Cathedral November 2015
South side from River July 2018
South side from River July 2018
Interior Ceiling November 2015
Interior Ceiling November 2015
Front Facade November 2015
Front Facade November 2015
From the River November 2016
From the River November 2016
Temptation of Adam and Eve ca1230 AD
Temptation of Adam and Eve ca1230 AD
Flying Butresses November 2015
Flying Butresses November 2015
Front Facade November 2017
Front Facade November 2017
Notre Dame April 2017
Notre Dame April 2017
South Side November 2016
South Side November 2016
Notre Dame Interior November 2017
Notre Dame Interior November 2017
Rose Window November 2017
Rose Window November 2017
Golden Front Facade November 2017
Golden Front Facade November 2017
Spire November 2016
Spire November 2016
Choir November 2015
Choir November 2015
Knave November 2016
Knave November 2016
Organ Close Up November 2016
Organ Close Up November 2016
Front Elevation November 2016
Front Elevation November 2016
Back External November 2015
Back External November 2015

 

 

 

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