Garogoyes of the Notre Dame

Very eerie looking at night especially when they are lit up. Interestingly, some of them do more than ward off evil - they function as gutter pipes, the rain water drains out of their mouths.

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Enchanté, Paris! Au revoir

October 31st 2008
How was Paris? Amazing, astonishing, astounding, wonderful, fabulous, fantastic, remarkable, sensational! I have learned that in 1989, everything in Paris that was originally constructed with gold, was re-gold-leafed (if that is a word?). Now, everywhere you look in Paris, it gleams of gold or at least has very fine gold detail. ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more

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