And finally from this trip to Paris, a sight that perversely delighted both C and me. Draw your own conclusions.
Day: November 20, 2012
Christmas in Paris
Paris is cold and damp in the fall, but I think it is more beautiful at this time of year than at any other time. The city is lit up with what seems like billions of little Christmas lights and displays, giving it a magical, almost unreal appearance and feel. There is a Christmas craft and…
Notre Dame de Chartres
When, as is sometimes the case, Paris becomes too much to bear with its intensity, rapid pace, and crowded streets, it is possible to escape by train to numerous, interesting destinations in close proximity. Chartres is one of these destinations, taking approximately 1 hour each way for the journey. It is a beautiful, ancient city…
Notre Dame de Paris
As a tourist, I am always awed by the architecture and majesty of the cathedrals I have visited in Western Europe. As a Catholic, I appreciate the hard, dangerous work of those who built these imposing structures, and am moved by the deep, abiding faith of those who have prayed there over the centuries, and those who continue…
Le Château de Versailles
Although November is technically considered “low season” for tourism in Paris, it’s still mobbed with visitors, though perhaps the line-ups move a little bit faster than they do in high season. The château de Versailles was busy as ever on the day that C and I visited. Several big tour groups arrived around the same…
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