Fascinating Facts About Notre Dame Cathedral

What to Know Before Its Grand Reopening in December 2024

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Famous Notre Dame gargoyle overlooking the Paris cityscape with Eiffel Tower - Shutterstock

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In today’s email:

• Fascinating Facts About Notre Dame Cathedral

• Experience: - Hop on and off in Paris

• Around The Web: - The Chateau de Gudanes from ruin to ravishing, Notre Dame receives significant gift from the Ernestine Morris Carmichael Raclin estate, Top Ten Places to Visit in Midi-Pyrénées and more

• From Social Media - Arched entrance at Saint Circ Lapopie in France...

• Mange - The new take on ratatouille you must try | One pot wonders

• Xtra - Meet The NEW Notre Dame

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Fascinating Facts About Notre Dame Cathedral

When you think of a trip to Paris, one of the most visited cities in the world, what do you picture? Enjoying a picnic on the Champ de Mars as the Tour Eiffel looms over you? Walking along the Seine, occasionally pausing to stop at one of the secondhand bookstores that line the river?

For many people, Notre Dame immediately comes to mind, particularly in the wake of the 2019 fire that destroyed its spire and severely damaged the roof. After five years of repair work, the cathedral is set to reopen to the public in December, so let’s reacquaint ourselves with its history ahead of the landmark’s grand reopening.

Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral under reconstruction and renovation - Shutterstock

Big Bus Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

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Around The Web

The Chateau de Gudanes from ruin to ravishing

Once upon a time, a beautiful castle in the far south of France was unloved and forgotten. Until someone came along and woke the sleeping beauty. Janine Marsh visits the Chateau de Gudanes ten years on…

Notre Dame receives significant gift from the Ernestine Morris Carmichael Raclin estate

The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame is the beneficiary of a significant gift of paintings, sculptures, and decorative art ob...

Jour De La Nuit in Paris: An Ecological event to combat light pollution

Every year in mid-October, France is plunged into darkness. This Saturday, October 12, 2024, Night Day is back for its 16th edition.

Vatican City, the world’s smallest country, spans 100 acres but hosts millions of visitors annually

Vatican City may be small, but it's steeped in religious history. It has a long history of being strongly linked with Christianity as the site of Saint...

Notre-Dame Cathedral Reopening

Following in the footsteps of his father, Champagne Drappier winemaker Hugo Drappier is putting his faith in the region's lesser known grape...

How a 17th-Century Power Struggle Over Caravaggio’s Art Anchors a Rare Exhibition in Paris

Discover masterpieces by Caravaggio, Bernini, and more at the Musée Jacquemart-André's exhibition of art from Rome's Galleria Borghese.

Top Ten Places to Visit in Midi-Pyrénées

Midi-Pyrénées, a stunning region in southwestern France, offers a diverse landscape that ranges from rolling hills to majestic mountains. Known for its rich history and vibrant culture, this area is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

You can explore the breathtaking Pyrenees, perfect for hiking, skiing, and mountain biking. The region is dotted with picturesque villages, each boasting charming architecture and local markets…

Couple paddles a kayak on the river Tarn. Gorges du Tarn, France - Shutterstock

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From Social Media

Arched entrance at Saint Circ Lapopie in France

Mange

The new take on ratatouille you must try | One pot wonders

Xtra

Meet The NEW Notre Dame

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