All roads lead from Paris...at least that's what the mapmakers envisioned when they set Point Zero for France in front of Notre Dame.
The view from the West: Notre Dame's main doors, central rose window and openwork gallery are visible, along with the long lines of people waiting to see the cathedral's interiors.
Chimieres, or gargoyles jut over the side of the building.
Exterior views of the cathedral's right side.
Exquisite carved details over an arched side door.
Chimieres jut over this row of arched gothic windows.
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03 April 2007
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I've never heard of point zero. That was a "little" detail the tour guide left out way back when. Beautiful pictures, Tara. I love all the dramatic angles.
Posted by: AnnieElf | 04 April 2007 at 07:44
Oh, I would love to see Notre Dame one day! Thanks for the lovely pics, Tara!
Posted by: Regina Clare Jane | 04 April 2007 at 06:59
I've never heard of Point Zero before. How very interesting it would of been to live in a society so sure of itself that it made one spot the center of all maps! There are no "Point Zeros" today that I know of.
Posted by: ally bean | 03 April 2007 at 23:39
Beautiful!
Posted by: tinker | 03 April 2007 at 23:16
I foolishly went to Notre Dame one Christmas Eve thinking I would get into the service. Even though I am no at all religious, I was so moved by the singing (on the outside) and that fabulous building.
Posted by: Di Overton | 03 April 2007 at 22:01
Even though I'm not a religious person, old churches and cathedrals fascinate me. Thanks for these pictures.
Posted by: deirdre | 03 April 2007 at 18:14
Notre Dame is incredibly beautiful! I've always wanted to visit Paris and I'm enjoying your photo journey very much.
Posted by: Lynda | 03 April 2007 at 18:01
Incredible simply incredible. The beauty of Notre Dame is breathtaking. Your photos are exactly what I needed on a day when I am completely uninspired to create anything. Thank you my friend!
XO
Kristen
Posted by: Kristen R | 03 April 2007 at 16:58
I don't remember Notre Dame being so gorgeous-of course I was a teenager and more interested in shopping at Galleries Lafayette at the time.
Posted by: martina | 03 April 2007 at 16:28
These photos make me want to return. It has been 38 years since I was there.
Posted by: Jone | 03 April 2007 at 15:23
Such a grand peice of history and architectutre. The inside is just as beautiful! I love the flying butresses and the spires! Tara...have you climbed to the top to hang out with the gargoyles???
Posted by: melange | 03 April 2007 at 13:30
It is so overwhelming when you are there for the first time that you forget the details. Wonderful dear Tara :) xo, JP
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 03 April 2007 at 08:23