Once upon a time, the Princess Pirate went to Paris, and walked into the great cathedral named after Mary, Mother of Jesus, "our lady". It was an impressive nave to walk in, with gothic arches and rose windows. The exterior walls were made with the technology of the time, with flying buttresses and gargoyles the highlight of the exterior tour.
We were saddened to learn of the fire that destroyed this famous spire, and friends of PP wanted to know what it looked like when she had visited. These are the pictures we shared.
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| On walking in under the arches of saints with ribbed arch |
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| One of the massive rose windows (this one's North) that needed those buttressed supports |
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| Joan of Arc, the patron saint of girls and executed by fire. Many art pieces had a fire escape plan. I recall she was near a door. I hope she was able to escape! |
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