Notre Dame de Paris

Enjoy these pictures in and around Notre Dame in Paris. Consider it your own personal armchair tour.

Though your guide, moi, is here in spirit – it will be more of a self-guided tour.

The front facade, taken from the square in front of Notre-Dame.

A close up of the center arch.

An even closer look at the side of the arch. Just look at that detail!

Taken from the Quai d'Orléans across the Seine on the I'le Saint-Louis.

A view of the right side, taken from the Vedettes du Pont-Neuf, a boat ride on the Seine.

A view from the rear, in the lovely Square Jean XXIII, with gardens, benches and a fountain. There is even a Wi-Fi hot spot back here. Who wouldn't want to tickle their laptop keys back here?

A lovely view of one of the Rose windows.

A slice of Notre Dame taken from the left bank, in a tiny little park called Square Viviani.

And our finale, la pièce de résistance, a shot of a stained glass rose window taken from the inside. This pales in comparison to standing right in front of it, in awe, but hopefully you can still appreciate its beauty.

Have you been to Notre Dame? What did you think? Which picture was your favorite?

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erin :: the olive notes
September 12th, 2008
Yes, we’ve been there before…and it really is amazing. Did you know about the “Zero Star” in the pavement before the entrance?
My favorite pic is the one from the gardens in the back over looking the flying buttresses.

kenju
September 12th, 2008
I have been there, and your photos are much better than mine were. It’s really beautiful, however we had just come from Rome and Florence and Zurich, and their churches are so much more ornate (although it’s hard to believe.

Angie
September 12th, 2008
I’ve been there and I love the back of the church…and the park…okay, I love all of it!! Thanks for sharing.

City Girl
September 12th, 2008
Beautiful pictures. I loved how you saved the stainglass window for last.

the paris apartment
September 12th, 2008
That was a fabulous tour, I agree that the stained rose glass at the end was a gorgeous cherry on top!

Jeff
September 12th, 2008
Unfortunately I have never been to the Notre Dame, or Paris for that matter, but I have always wanted to go. These pictures are amazing, but I’m sure you have to see it to believe it!!?? My favorite one is probably the picture with the garden, benches, and fountain in front of it.
My favorite part of visiting cathedrals in Spain was seeing the light shine through the stained glass windows.
Great pictures. Thanks for sharing them!

Melody Platz
September 12th, 2008
I haven’t traveled to France yet, but after these pictures, I really, really want to buy a plane ticket.
Melody
(Trying not to impulsively pull out her credit card.)

My Mélange
September 13th, 2008
Erin~ Yes, and there is also crypts underneath- which I am dying to go in next time. I love the flying buttresses. Even the name is cool!!
Kenju~ Yeah, those Italian churches are hard to beat! Hard to beleive they are FREE
Angie~ You bet!!
City Girl~ I am a drama queen, what can I say?!!
Claudia~ Hmmm, kinda like a Paris Ice Cream Sunaday
Jeff~ Glad you liked them!! And I agree, the light makes those windows even more stunning!!
Melody~ Go for it girl!! There are some great sales right now

Chouzy
September 14th, 2008
Your beautiful pics have just reminded me how excited I am because WE ARE GOING TO PARIS AGAIN NEXT JUNE !!!

My Mélange
September 14th, 2008
Chouzy~ You are one lucky lady!! Say hi to her for me

Kacey
September 15th, 2008
Hi! Came over from your post on Michelle’s blog.
Oh, these photos bring back such great memories. I still remember the awe at standing and looking at Notre Dame…and that was back in about 1978… Thanks for sharing these wonderful photographs.
I love your blog and I’m so glad that Michelle asked you to guest blog so I could find it!

My Mélange
September 15th, 2008
Kacey~ Oh, you are so sweet!! Glad it brings back memories for you. Pop back over anytime- and I’ll have to head on over and say a big *hello* on your blog as well

Lulu
September 15th, 2008
I have been to Notre Dame twice, and think that it’s an amazing place! I ate at a little cafe on the side street to the left with a great view of the flying butresses. It was an amazing day that I will never forget.