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Paris: Notre Dame Cathedral and Sainte-Chappelle

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is one of the largest churches in the world. It is dedicated to "Our Lady" (Notre Dame). Construction began in 1163 A.D. and was completed 200 years later. We attended Mass there on May 11, 2014. Nearby is the beautiful Sainte-Chappelle. It was constructed specifically to house the Crown of Thorns - those worn by Jesus during his Crucifixion. The interior is stunning with 6,500 square feet of stained glass depicting the entire history of Christianity within 1,100 scenes. Over two-thirds of the stained glass date back to the 1200's.
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The bell towers of Notre Dame have tolled for important events in France.  We heard them on a Sunday morning.
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The bell towers of Notre Dame have tolled for important events in France. We heard them on a Sunday morning.

  • A view of Notre Dame from the Seine River
  • Point Zero in front of Notre Dame.  All distances within France are measured from this point.  Considered the "center" of France.
  • The bell towers of Notre Dame have tolled for important events in France.  We heard them on a Sunday morning.
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  • Gargoyles on Notre Dame
  • Exterior of the Rose Window and weighted pinnacles.
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  • St. Denis holding his head.  At front exterior of Notre Dame
  • Interior of Notre Dame Cathedral
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  • Pipe organ along with walls and ceiling of Notre Dame
  • Notre Dame pipe organ
  • Upper side wall of Notre Dame Cathedral
  • 800 year old Rose Window
  • 800 year old Rose Window
  • Main altar within Notre Dame
  • Joan of Arc (1412 - 1431) a heroine in France.  Burned at the stake but now a Saint.
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