Sunday, July 2
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Notre-Dame de Paris (Our Lady of Paris), is a Catholic cathedral consecrated to the Virgin Mary and considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. Its pioneering use of the rib vault and flying buttress, its enormous and colourful rose windows, as well as the naturalism and abundance of its sculptural decoration set it apart from the earlier Romanesque style. The cathedral's construction was begun in 1160 under Bishop Maurice de Sully and was complete by 1260.
Statue of Charlemagne
This statue of Saint Jeanne d'Arc is the only statue and monument inside the church dedicated to a woman.
The Louvre Museum is the world's largest art museum. The museum is housed in the Louvre Palace, originally built as the Louvre castle in the late 12th to 13th century. In 1546, it was converted into the main residence of the French Kings. In 1682, Louis XIV chose the Palace of Versailles for his household, leaving the Louvre primarily as a place to display the royal collection. The museum is divided among eight curatorial departments: Egyptian Antiquities; Near Eastern Antiquities; Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities; Islamic Art; Sculpture; Decorative Arts; Paintings; Prints and Drawings.
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