The La Seine, Paris
and what do we have across here?
The Notre Dame!
This cathedral makes my gothic checklist
complete with Xmas tree to boot!
They say a Hunchback lives up there
complete with it's own Gargoyles!
Look at the detail
speaking about arches!
Lets check it out!
Inside the cathedral
finest examples of French Gothic architecture
with circling outer walkways
Looking up!
Looking even higher!
The cathedral's internal arches
Now to explore the sights!
There are many items on active display
all laid out on the outer interiors of the cathedral
we have statues and such
including this realistic model
complete with the fine details
showcasing the flying buttress design
and the exterior of the apse
early construction of the cathedral
Several displays line the sides of the cathedral
each with a section of it's own
showcasing settings of an era gone..
with every window telling a tale
majestic...
The paid areas of the cathedral
The central portion of the cathedral
paying your respects
The active chruch area
the main altar
The rear of the altar
Close up of the stained glass
at the central area
a defunct chandelier
the ceilings of the walkways
candl-licous!
more pillar thingies
totally gothic
funky chandeliers
and wall murals
Active services go on here
despite the heavy tourist crowd
light a candle?
Back outside!
The courtyard in front of the cathedral