In the square in front of Notre Dame, you will find Point Zero. This is the point from which all distances in France are measured.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame made a rare appearance ...
We were on our way to Sainte-Chapelle, which we missed seeing during our last visit. It's referred to as a "jewel of light". No wonder! The upper chapel is surrounded by stained glass windows and your breath is taken away the moment you step inside. It's a Gothic masterpiece which was started in 1244 or thereabouts -- one of Paris's oldest and most significant monuments. The photos convey nothing of the magic of the chapel.
The upper chapel was King Louis IX's private chapel and was connected with what was then the royal palace. The lower chapel was for palace servants ...
We then went to Place de la Bastille. During the revolution, the prison that stood here was totally destroyed. The Colonne de Juillet (July Column) commemorates the events of the July 1830 revolution. Was that France's third revolution? They love revolutions! Vive la revolution!
From Place de la Bastille, it's a very short walk to Place des Vosges -- one of the wealthy areas of Paris.
This still photo will have to do for now. When we can shorten the video, and reduce its size, we'll post it on here as well. It's a spectacular sight.
Wowwww.... what a beautiful and awesome place...David & drayl's full enjoy in this place. thanks for sharing such a great place..everyone must want to visit such places...
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