Paris
- St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 50 Avenue Hoche Paris 75008 - This small, easy-to-miss chapel is known as "The English-Speaking Catholic Church of Paris" and served as an ideal place to attend my Sunday obligation.
Louvre |
- Le Arc de Triomphe; Place Charles De Gaulle - Built in 1806, the Arc is a neoclassical portal that reminds one of the Nazi invasion and eventual Allied victory of WWII. The monument is worthy of its fame simply for the allure attributed to its iconic moments in WWII history.
Arc de Triomphe |
The Eiffel Tower from a Distance |
Closeup |
Place de Concorde |
- Notre Dame Cathedral - Built in the twelfth century, the gothic cathedral is one of the city's most beautiful buildings. The exterior is covered in elaborate detail and reliefs of saints. Its interior is breathtaking with its many stained glass windows. The cathedral is divided into small open chapels with icons including Our Lady of Guadalupe and Joan of Arc. Pilgrims congregate here every day of the week - whether it is to light a candle for intercession or attend mass. A great place to witness examples of faith and love in the Lord.
Notre Dame's Main Entrance |
Notre Dame Profile |
Batobus |
Love Locks on the Pont de Arts (Bridge of the Arts) |
Chapel of the Miraculous Medal |
Altar |
Versailles
- Chateau de Versailles - Built in 1682 by the Sun King, Louis XIV, the compound was originally intended to be a hunting lodge but, instead, became the summer home to the monarch and his wife, Marie Antoinette. The enormous palace includes beautiful frescoes, art, impeccable grounds and rooms such as the Hall of Mirrors, King’s Grand Apartments and Marie Antoinette's private estate.Inside the Gates |
Grounds |
Hall of Mirrors |
Rouen, Normandy
- Notre Dame Cathedral of Rouen - Located at Place du General de Gaulle, the gothic church served as the subject of several of Claude Monet’s paintings. It is still undergoing restoration from WWII bombings. Notable features include its Lady Chapel and ambulatory monuments like Richard the Lion Heart’s which holds his heart. The stained glass windows and colossal archways are enduring testaments to the French's devotion to God.Restoration of the Cathedral |
Interior |
Joan of Arc Church |
Joan of Arc Tower |
D Day Beaches; Vierville-sur-Mer
- Omaha Beach - One of the five beaches involved in Operation Overlord, Omaha Beach is the site closest to the Normandy American Cemetery & Memorial. On June 6, 1944, 100,000 lives were lost in the D Day attacks on the French coast. The battle ultimately led to the Nazi Defeat shortly after.Omaha Beach |
Buried Together |
"Spirit of American Youth" |
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