(photograph copyright: Kirsten Steen)Across from Le Petit Pont sits the infamous Notre Dame, one of France's first Gothic cathedrals begun in 1163 and finally completed in 1345. From my little writing spot at the cafe I can see the tourists and Parisians alike adoring the cathedral just like me. Through centuries of vandalism, alterations and restorations, she has weathered time to remain one of the most famous beauties in history. May she always grace us!
Have been on a little vacation this past week and happy to be back among blogging friends and catch up on what I've missed. It's a treasure to be so accepted.
Happy Monday everybody!
Bonjour Kirsten! Thank you for the lovely picture of one of my first and lasting impressions of Paris; when I first saw it, I had to step back and process the whole experience. My husband still talks about that trip, seven years ago in our memories! You have such a marvelous site...Bon courage chèrie! Que tu aies une magnifique semaine! Reviens chez moi pour la petite pièce de théâtre dans quelques jours!! Anita
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ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed your time off. Summer can't go fast enough for me. How I wish I was in France. The first time I went to Paris I stayed very near Notre Dame. You've rekindled memories of those happy days! Will visit you again soon.
Catherine
Bonjour Anita~ Thank you for sharing your first memory of Paris! Maybe I'll do a post on that! I will be back to your site soon pour la petite piece de theatre!
ReplyDeleteHi Catherine~ It's almost over! Soon the air will be filled with the smell of rain and woodsmoke!
A lovely photo...hope that you had a relaxing vacation!
ReplyDeleteNathalie
Thanks Nathalie~ Relaxing wasn't much a part of it but lots of fun! And ready for more!
ReplyDeleteHello! I hope you had a good holiday. Thank you for this stunning photo, she does look spectacular against the blue sky. I have a soft spot for this church ever since I've read Hunchback, such a romantic story. Like the church itself. And Paris...
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
Welcome home. I am eager to hear about your little vacation. With pictures, perhaps?
ReplyDeletePolly~ Thank you and we did enjoy!Paris certainly is romantic! I'm missing it to no end at the moment.
ReplyDeleteRelyn~ Was in SF and actually headed back again in a few days. Even though I was just there, I can't wait to get back again! Will definitely post some photos!