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Gargoyles and Stained Glass: Visiting Chartres Cathedral

January 3rd 2007
From under the Eiffel Tower to the most beautiful Gothic Cathedral.... Phil and I continued on and took a day trip to the infamous Chartres Cathédrale de Notre-Dame(a special merci to the Dimons!) The cathedral is a must see on any visit to France. Only about an hour by train from Paris, and you can see one of the most (if not the most) beautiful examples of Gothic architecture in Europ ... read more

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shelly

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I'm just a free-spirited life-lovin' girl from the states who has a passion for travel. in 2005 I explored New Zealand and had an adventure of a lifetime. Now, I am off to discover the joys of Europe where I will teach English to kids in France. You are more than welcome to follow my travels! I welcome any travel tips/advice/suggestions from any fellow globe-trotters... Feel free to browse the entries, pictures, and leave a comment. Drop me an email:) "The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." -- St. Augustine "Twenty years from now you will be more disappoi... full info

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