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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Notre-Dame Cathedral

Standing on the south side of the altar

Notre-Dame Cathedral

This is in the back, east side, of the cathedral. According to the pamphlet, the Chapel of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre has original relics from the Passion of the Christ consisting a part of the original "true cross", a nail from the Passion and the original crown of thorns stored there. I'm reading this from the book---I had no idea while I was there or I would have looked for it. :/ They are presented for veneration each first Friday of the month, and on the Friday's of Lent and Good Friday.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Another of my favorites! :)

Notre-Dame Cathedral

There are small chambers, called chapels, lining the bays on the north and south of the cathedral, and running the full length. Each chapel has a stained-glass window, and then some have statues, some have huge paintings, and some have both!

Notre-Dame Cathedral

The Virgin Mary Doorway is the north door on the West façade. It tells the story of the death of Mary, her ascent to Paradise, and her crowing as the Queen of Heaven.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Virgin Mary Doorway--TheVirgin with Child

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Virgin Mary Doorway

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Walking up the North side. The line to climb to the top is here. Next visit we will do it!

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Notice the gargoyles!

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Can yo see the holes where water would drain from their mouths?

Notre-Dame Cathedral

On the North façade, this is the Cloister Doorway. It shows the human side of the Son of God-- little child in a Christmas crib and in the arms of his mother. It represents the Mercy of the Lord.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Looking up the North side

Notre-Dame Cathedral

The rear (east) side.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Little garden behind the cathedral.

Pont de l'Archevêché (Archbishops Bridge)

This bridge crosses the Seine just behind Notre-Dame

Pont de l'Archevêché (Archbishops Bridge)

We left a lock! <3

Notre-Dame with Archbishop's Bridge

The lovely streets of Paris!

Walking along Quai de Montebello and the Seine

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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