Chapel of the Crown of Thorns, Notre Dame

The relic of the “Crown of Thorns” is venerated on the first Friday of each month in this chapel. This relic was brought to Paris in 1239 by Saint Louis, the king of France. He built Sainte Chapelle to house this relic. In 1806 this relic was returned to the Cathedral.

Paris III 8/7 Notre Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, and Conciergerie.

October 27th 2009
We left for Notre Dame early on 8/7 in an attempt to arrive before most of the visitors start lining up in Place Parvis to climb the bell tower of Notre Dame. Although we arrive before 9 am, the line is already forming, and at 9 am the line is long. The gates for the tower do not open until 9:30. (Only 20 people at a time are allowed every 10 minutes into the tower, so it is 10:15 by the ... read more

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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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