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| “bateau ivre” means “drunk boat”. I’d love to know why the owner called it that! |
For my first post about Paris, I think I chose a great spot to share with you. The cathedral of Notre Dame is one of Paris’ most popular features, and it’s easy to understand why – even though it is not the biggest, nor the most original building, it surely is awe-inspiring as you look at it from below. And once you’re up in the towers, you can see how small we actually are!
I love churches, not because of religious beliefs (I’m an atheist), but because they are wonders of human creativity and skill. I like to think about the good things men and women make, there are so many things going wrong at the moment in the world but if we focus on the good, beautiful things, it makes life a little brighter for all of us!
Visiting the towers really gives another perspective on Paris. The area around the cathedral and boulevard St Michel is so crowded all the time, from up there you can see it better. The Seine gives a picturesque atmosphere to the area, and thanks to the sun that day the water did not look as brownish as it usually does!
So if you come to Paris, go and check out the inside of the cathedral, but also its towers – you won’t regret it! But be prepared, there are lots and lots of stairs! 😛
And I have to warn you as well, as a practical advice: if you come in the area and some girls or women approach you to make you sign a form for a charity for the deaf, PLEASE don’t go to them, just say no and make sure they don’t stick around. I was shocked at how many of these women there were in the area of the cathedral, and they are not part of a charity at all – as hard as their situation might be, they are thieves and know what they’re doing – so watch out. I had to tell you, because many people don’t know about this when they come to Paris.
Nevertheless, I hope you like the photos and appreciate the beauty of the place. While I was up there, I realised how much I love Paris – even though I often complain about it!
Have you ever been to Notre Dame cathedral?
Lots of love,
Julia x
