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I felt privileged to have the opportunity to wander through it, with my daughter at my side and without "benefit" of tour guide. We appreciated the introductory information provided by our guide but we were glad to be then left alone to experience the cathedral in our own way. A dear friend, a devout Catholic, had passed away very suddenly right before our trip to France and, although we're not Catholic, we lit a candle there, in her memory. It meant the world to her family.

Thank you for posting the photo.

Both from inside and outside.

When I'm driving over the River Seine on my scooter, I sometimes catch my breath a bit when I get a glimpse of her magestic form.

Did you have a chance to hear the organ being played while you were there? That's an experience you don't soon forget.

Every Sunday afternoon, there are organ recitals that are open to the public and free-of-charge. Amazing acoustics. Those old stone walls give off a sound found no where else.

A blessed season to you!

She's going back to Paris to study beginning French, very soon. I think she would love to hear the recitals there.

I take it that you live in Paris?

A very blessed season to you and your family, too!

...Our robberies are petty compared to the wholesale plunder of the nation." - Q.

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His heart was with the rabble and rag-tag. In the sad streets and rundown quarters.

Thanks for posting

I have been privileged enough to have seen it twice, most recently 2 years ago this Christmas. I sat inside for an hour on a cold, gray winter day. It is beautiful and serene even when filled with tourists.

the vaults, the nave is amazingly tranquil--an island of serenity at the geographic center of the city.

Did you know that all distances in Paris and France are measured from Notre Dame?

Gave me chills.

I was thinking, "What are you doing praying, This is a tourist destination, not some kind of church. Oh, wait..."

OK, so I'm an idiot.