Memories of Notre Dame in Paris…
Notre Dame Cathedral is one of France’s most enduring icons: symbolizing Catholicism, Gothic architecture, & centuries of French history. In many ways, it’s the cultural heart of France. On a more personal note, it’s one of my own most enduring travel memories, as I’m sure it is for many ~ it was the first moment of sheer awe I felt abroad. It was late at night, & my friend & I had just eaten in the Latin Quarter. This was 20 years ago…so we had no maps, no phones, & we turned a corner & B-A-M!! There was Notre Dame, lit spectacularly & soaring so high above, with architecture like we’d never seen before….it was a spectacular moment. To pay homage, this post is a collection of photographic memories of Notre Dame, as captured by fellow travelers from around the world.
Memories of Notre Dame in Paris…
Because I visited Notre Dame so many years ago, I have no surviving photos from that trip (or if I do, they’re buried somewhere in a storage unit). On my last international trip, this past fall, Notre Dame was ironically the last thing I saw before hopping on a plane back to America. It was a cloudy, December day, & I took maybe two photos of it, because I simply wanted to enjoy the moment instead of trying to get the “perfect” photo.Â
Since news of the fire broke on Monday, I’ve scoured Instagram to find some of the best photos of Notre Dame from photographers & travelers around the world; my personal favorite is @georgesarmando ~ his photography of Paris is incredible. All respective photographers (if known) are credited in the images below.
Memories of Notre Dame in Paris…
Memories of Notre Dame in Paris…
Memories of Notre Dame in Paris…
Memories of Notre Dame in Paris…
Please share with me your favorite memories of Notre Dame in the comments below. The city of Paris is special to so many people around the world, & I’d love to hear of your experiences there.Â
Je t’aime, Paris.
xoxo Noelia
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