Germany and Beyond: Paris, Je t'aime!

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November 26th 2013

Published: January 3rd 2014

Berlin - Bavaria - Paris - Bastogne - Christmas Markets -- our German vacation was so full of spectacular sites, that I just would not be able to fit it all in one blog! Therefore, I will write this in sections, with each major segment of our trip having it's own post. This is segment 3: Paris! We have been planning this vacation for years! Well, sort of. My friend and old co-worker, Lisa, is ... Read Full Entry

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Launie & Jeremy Kohnekamp

Kamp

I love to travel! Love to "see the sights!" I decided to start this travel blog to add some story to our trips. As it is now, I upload the pictures to some site, and that's about it. This blog will allow us to tell the story that goes with the pictures (and help remind me of any details I forget down the road ;)). I will try my hardest to add new trips to this blog in a timely manner! If you find that I post something that happened ages ago, it's probably that I forgot to post about it and just randomly came across the pictures! Hope you enjoy! ... full info

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Saying good Morning to the "Tour Eiffel" before we head out for the day!

Eiffel Tower!

It. was. massive! Nothing could prepare me for how huge this was! Majestic! That's the only word for it!

So incredibly ornate and beautiful!

Eiffel Tower

One of my favorites! :)

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Not to be confused with Notre Dame....there's a difference! A HUGE one!

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Every arch of every doorway was covered with these incredible sculptures called tympanums. Each one is named and tells a story. This is tympanum 19, the St. Anne Doorway. It depicts a beautiful virgin sitting on a thrown with the infant-God on her lap giving a blessing.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

The large center windows are called the Rose Windows. There are 3, North, South, and West. This is the West, flanked by the smaller windows, and it is the oldest and smallest (dating to 1225). It depicts the 12 signs of the Zodiac, the 12 virtues, the 12 months, and the 12 minor prophets.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

No hats---of any kind, no flash, no tripods, no cell phones, no food/drink, and no video taping.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Jaw-dropping!

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Every one of these side windows (and there are a lot of them) had a different design. Some were just designs, and some depicted a story with people.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

The alter at the end. So massive! So ornate! So glorious!

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Massive pipes! With the West Rose window behind, the Great Organ of Notre-Dame is the most important organ in France and the most well-know throughout the world! (I'm quoting the guidebook here. ;)) It was built in the 14th century and has had famous musicians from around the world come play. I would have loved to hear it!

Notre-Dame Cathedral

North Rose Window, built in 1250, is dedicated to the Old Testament with the Virgin and Infant Jesus at the center.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

South Rose Window, constructed in 1260, is dedicated to the New Testament with four lobes that depict Christ of the Apocalypse--the risen Christ, with a sword coming from his mouth to symbolize his word which separates truth and error.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

The Alter is still used today. The whole Cathedral is! The archbishop holds mass there every Sunday, and an evening mass is held each day.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

The gilded cross of glory hange above the high alter. The "Piteà" center sculpture is called "The Vow of Loius XIII" and dates back to 1723. It is flanked by statues of King Louis XIII and King Louis XIV, both dating back to 1715

Notre-Dame Cathedral

One of the many beautiful stained-glass windows!

Notre-Dame Cathedral

3rd January 2014

Mom & Garry
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Your tour of Paris
Thank you for your tour and wonderful narrative of the places you went. I could almost smell the air and hear all the sounds. So happy you and J had a trip of the lifetime. Hope there are many more to come

3rd January 2014

Kelly
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c'est merveilleux!
One of the main reasons I've always wanted to go to Paris is to put a lock on that bridge! :-) So glad you stumbled upon it. The Eiffel Tower would be the second pick! Ha ha. The architecture is amazing and that Cathedral is absolutely breathtaking! I sure hope to make it to Paris one day. So glad you were able to go, plus have some family and friends to get in touch with as well. Thanks for the tour and for sharing your beautiful pictures. :)

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