Hi all,
Well today we finally headed off to see Notre Dame. We took our time getting there as it was a sunny day and we found a park and ate our lunch which we picked up at a local bakery. You can buy the most amazing selection of premade baguette sandwichs with the loveliest fillings. One of them is lots for Lyn and I to share. Today it was chicken with pickled tomatoes and fresh greens and lovely flavoured mayo. They have so many varieties. Someone told me about them but I can't remember who. (thank you! if you are following us). Yummy! About 3.5 Euros.
So we arrive at the island that the church is on and there are police everywhere. We head to the front and overhear someone say that Notre Dame is closed until 5:00. What is happening? Some special mass is being held. We suspected that there were dignitaries coming as the number of police was huge. So tonight on the french news channel we can't understand there was the mass on the news. A very popular nun that died 2 days ago at the age of 99 was being recognized at mass and the President was even there. We were not invited......
So off we went on a new adventure and explored some wonderful places. Here are some pictures of the windows in Sainte Chapelle built in 1248 by King Louis IX. I can't begin to tell you how incredible it was. It is fairly intimate compared to Notre Dame and the church is stained glass 360 degrees around. The walls are painted vividly and it is beautiful. Click on the picture to see close up. A must see.
Travel Tip:
Sainte Chapelle
Travel Tip:
Sainte Chapelle
6 comments:
What a spectacular photo of the windows!!!
And fun to see you both at the top of the Eifel as well.
Melinda
XOXO
Eveythging that you show looks good. I gather that you are having a good time.You never phoned me tonight. Or I missed call.Everyone is feeding me. Tomorrow I am golfing with Grant,Max,Keith,Tom.and my self. that is my last game befor I Leave, Love you lots take care. Rick
The stained glass reminds me of the Beautiful windows we saw in the Cathedrals in England. Funny to see a wine store set up as a street market. We are so... backward her still in some ways.Judy
Hi,grand-ma.The picture is very pretty to.Thank you for the chocolte pumkin from your trip from Naniamo!It was very,very good.Wish I was in Paris with you! LOVE:Katie
Too bad you couldn't get into Notre Dame, but that's a really cool window. So colorful :)
How dear they for not inviting our Canadian Granny's!
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