Notre Dame Cathedral Paris

Today we got up early and arrived at the Notre Dame Church shortly after 8am. There was no line up and we were able to get inside without any fuss.  To say the church is impressive would be an understatement. It was truly amazing and the pictures don’t do it justice.

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Us in front of the Notre Dame Cathedral

The gothic features of the church are truly magnificent. It was built in the 12th century and took over 300 years to finish. Apparently during that time different architects added features.

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Rear. Knew of the Notre Dame Church
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One of the arches at front of Notre Dame Church

Everyone of the statues on the church are unique there are no two the same. This arch is covered with rows of statues and is extremely detailed.

Inside the church was beautiful with lots of ornate features and numerous smaller chapels with statues. We were in awe at the history and beauty of this church. Some of the stain glass windows date back to the 13th century.

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Looking towards the main altar of the church

 

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View of one of huge stained glass windows

These are only a few of the pictures we took. We will add a section under adventures with more pictures of the church and Paris.

“Au revoir et bonne journee”