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April 10, 2008
Back to Paris - Notre Dame
Now that I'm done with my Mexico pictures, I'm going to get back to Paris. Just to get you up to speed, my last Paris entry was Twilight in Paris, so read it if you haven't already!
After having seen the Louvre, we knew our next stop had to be Notre Dame. We took the metro part way there, then walked the rest, along the Seine.
Aren't these beautiful buildings?
They actually remind me a lot of the buildings along the river in Prague, but I'll get to that another time.
I don't actually remember where we were here, but I assume we stopped for lunch somewhere:
Brent in front of Notre Dame:
Me:
Once inside, I didn't want to use my flash, so I put my camera on "high sensitivity" mode, which allows you to take pictures in very low light, at the expense of some of the quality. Just keep that in mind when looking at these:
These little tea-light candles are offerings to deceased loved ones:
This is one of my favorite pictures I took that day:
Notre Dame has some of the most beautiful stained glass you'll ever see:
The following are relics from Saint Louis (I don't speak French, but I'm pretty sure that's what this sign says):
If you're getting bored of all this weird, old stuff... you're not alone. Brent and I paid an extra three euros to get to see the old relics, thinking they'd be much cooler than they were. Anyway, having paid for it, I obviously had to put it up on my blog.
A model of Notre Dame:
Notre Dame is known for its gargoyles, which really are impressive:
Buttresses:
Looking over the vine-covered wall surrounding Notre Dame:
More gargoyles:
A statue outside:
In front of Notre Dame, there was a pigeon man who, for whatever reason, was completely covered in pigeons:
Performer outside:
Well, I guess that's it for Notre Dame. I'll be finishing up Paris and then getting back to more recent stuff.
-Lauren
Posted by lauren at April 10, 2008 01:26 PM
Comments
Notre Dame is so beautiful. That large round stained glass window has a name (can't remember right now) and is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. You and Brent were able to see some of the finest of the world's treasures on that trip - plus, of course, the pigeon man (yuck).
Posted by: M at April 10, 2008 03:42 PM
THE FRENCH REALLY HAVE A STYLE THAT IS MORE BEAUTIFUL BY BEING RELATIVELY SIMPLE. THE CATHEDRALIS AMAZING. G
Posted by: G at April 10, 2008 09:46 PM
Love it! Looks like such a beautiful city. I will get there, someday.
Posted by: Jocelyn at April 11, 2008 10:52 AM
I loved your candle picture. I love all your pictures. BTW, I think I should ask career services how to go about being a pigeon man, don't you agree?
Posted by: brent at April 12, 2008 02:15 PM
Hmm. I think the requirements for a pigeon man are long, greasy hair and the ability to be pooped on and consider it a fashion accessory. Honestly, who can live like that?
Posted by: M at April 12, 2008 03:24 PM