Eiffel Tower
Champs-Elysees
"Arc de Triomphe
Two Christmas villages
Three cafes
and the most memorable stop was the mass at the Notre Dame Cathedral. It was in French and we are not up on Catholicism rituals but it was inspiring to watch and listen.
Cardinal Archbishop of Paris, Andre Vingt-Trois led a procession of about 100 clergy for a commemorative evening mass.
The Gothic structure which sits along the River Seine has had some work done including much improved lighting and a new viewing platform. A renovated organ and new bells will also help maximise the experience for visitors.
“The Notre Dame Cathedral is the most visited monument in France,” said euronews’ Paris correspondent Giovanni Magi. It is a symbol not just for French people but also for pilgrims and tourists from all over the world.”
Built in the 12th century, Notre Dame survived the Hundred Years War, the French Revolution and two World Wars. So a larger than usual camera-snapping flock should be no obstacle.
From a news article-
Cardinal Archbishop of Paris, Andre Vingt-Trois led a procession of about 100 clergy for a commemorative evening mass.
The Gothic structure which sits along the River Seine has had some work done including much improved lighting and a new viewing platform. A renovated organ and new bells will also help maximise the experience for visitors.
“The Notre Dame Cathedral is the most visited monument in France,” said euronews’ Paris correspondent Giovanni Magi. It is a symbol not just for French people but also for pilgrims and tourists from all over the world.”
Built in the 12th century, Notre Dame survived the Hundred Years War, the French Revolution and two World Wars. So a larger than usual camera-snapping flock should be no obstacle.
From a news article-
Back to the tower to ride up and see the city of lights.
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