The iconic Castle of Versailles – a symbol of opulence, decadence and gluttony – is hosting something other than a high-end fashion shoot this year: a rave. Taking place on Saturday June 8, Versailles Électro will feature the crème de la crème of the French electro scene and will be hosted by DJ and former […]
Like most French cathedrals, Notre-Dame de Paris is named after Notre-Dame (French: Our Lady), not only to identify Mary as the patroness of cities inhabited by Christians, but also to identify the mother church of the diocese with the Mother of Christ and her disciples. Why? Because it was Our Lady who gave the […]
Fire in the framework of Notre-Dame. – by LeLaisserPasserA38, April 15, 2019 (CC BY-SA 4.0 [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en]), via Wikimedia Commons Paris, according to Marxist geographer David Harvey, is the Capital of Modernity. There is a way through Harvey’s voluminous work, as he himself shows in his collected essays on the city, in which Paris as a […]
Carved in stone, Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral is a breathtaking beauty with an exceptional history and incomparable architecture. At the heart of this monument is an influential face of religious reverence not only for Paris and the Catholic Church, but for the whole world. This is exemplified by how the whole world joined in the […]
The devastating fire at Notre-Dame de Paris sparked intense emotion around the world, demonstrating the cathedral’s important place in history and culture as well as its enormous symbolic power. As France and other countries around the world continue to mourn the tragedy, the French government, experts, journalists and others are already mobilizing to launch an […]
Notre Dame de Paris (which translates to “Our Lady of Paris”) is one of the best-known Gothic cathedrals in the world and one of the most famous monuments in France. The monument came to the world’s attention recently when a fire broke out on its roof on the 15th and April 2019. The fire destroyed […]
The near destruction of the famous cathedral mirrors Pope Benedict’s observations about the wounds of the Church. Pope Benedict’s letter regarding the sex abuse scandals came at the right time. As media interest seemed to wane, as the Catholic faithful remain outraged and hurt, on the eve of Holy Week, the Pope Emeritus released an […]
greetings, loyal Winchester moviegoers. This week arouses a host of emotions for religious. Easter is jumping upon us quickly with its approach this Sunday. The kids will be thrilled as there’s plenty to do with egg hunts and enjoying their Wonkaesque baskets of sweet treats provided by none other than the Easter Bunny after he […]
Victor Hugo’s 19th-century classic ‘Notre-Dame de Paris’ tops Amazon’s bestseller list in France after the fire that devastated the cathedral on Monday. Different editions of the novel occupied the first, third, fourth and tenth spots on the online retailer’s site. list of thursday morning bestsellers. A volume on the 850-year-old Parisian cathedral won ninth place. […]
“But no matter the destruction, the spirit of what it means to be a cathedral can and does survive such disasters.” — Becky Clark, Director of Cathedrals and Churches of the Church of England, April 17, 2019 The destruction of the sacred will engender moving reactions. But the scope and particularity of this response vary. […]
The crown of thorns worn by Jesus at the crucifixion, stained glass rose windows, one of the world‘s largest organs, and various other relics, paintings and sculptures were present at Notre Dame de Paris during the fire. Do they survive? Paris. April 15, 2019. A few minutes before 7 p.m. The world gasped when a […]
According to a FinancialTimes report, AXA, headquartered in Paris, is the insurer of contractors Europe Echafaudage and Le Bras Frères. In addition, certain artefacts and ceremonial objects of Notre-Dame are insured by the art division of the French insurer. “The cause of the fire is currently under investigation,” the publication quoted AXA as saying in […]
The fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on April 15, 2019 produced many hauntingly beautiful images of this tragedy. One such image, which received more than a million likes after being shared on Instagram by reality TV star Kris Jenner, summed up the moment so well that many viewers questioned its authenticity: Website meaww.com, […]
NEW YORK: The Notre Dame of Paris, which suffered a devastating fire on Monday, has inspired writers, painters and filmmakers for hundreds of years. Here are some notable examples: PAINTINGS: Henri Matisse often painted it — in an intimate blue, a distant green, a rosy mist. It was used as a melancholy backdrop to “La […]
PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Henry Kravis, co-founder of KKR and his wife Marie-Josée Kravis, American citizens, are saddened by the fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, like all of France and the rest of the world. In order to contribute to the financing of the reconstruction of Notre-Dame de Paris, symbol of French heritage, Mr. and Mrs. Kravis […]
123RF Notre-Dame Cathedral is the most visited monument in Paris. Parisians are in shock as one of France’s most famous landmarks, Notre-Dame, is engulfed in fire. The cathedral houses countless works of art and is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world. Here are some facts about the iconic cathedral. READ MORE:* […]
The famous Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral burned down around 6:20 p.m. Monday in Paris, France, according to reports. The fire was discovered while a $6.8 million renovation project was underway. Now that the fire has stopped, an investigation has begun. Authorities are treating this as an accident, not a deliberate act. President Emmanuel Macron has […]
The alert went off around 6:50 p.m. on April 15, 2019, but the fire that disfigured Notre-Dame de Paris could not be brought under control until the early morning of April 16. While the fire was mostly in the attic of the cathedral, the spire burned and collapsed on itself. “Two-thirds of the roof of […]
J he Notre-Dame Cathedral, the scene of a devastating fire last night, is of enormous historical and cultural significance to France and the world. This 12th century monument has housed priceless artefacts, paintings and sculptures and some 13 million people now visit the site each year. On Monday, the building’s main spire and roof collapsed […]
Some of the most precious objects saved during the fire of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral on Monday evening must be transported to the Louvre museum from the Hotel de Ville, where they have been stored overnight, according to the French minister of Franck Riester Culture. At the risk of being seriously injured by falling drops […]
On the night of April 15, 2019, in Paris, the emotions were raw. “Notre Dame is burning, the whole of France is crying, the whole world is crying,” said Archbishop Michel Aupetit of Paris. “It’s terrible, frightening, painful, a tragedy, a nightmare.” “This place leaves no one indifferent. When you enter this cathedral, it inhabits […]
In the aftermath of 9/11, FDNY Captain Liam Flaherty was among New York firefighters who traveled to Paris as guests of their French counterparts, and he marveled inside Notre-Dame Cathedral. Lady. “Magic”, he will say later. But as modern wonder Twitter brought footage of the blaze at the centuries-old structure on Monday, Flaherty knew it […]
As a fire ravages Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, here are some facts about the iconic landmark that you can share with your child. Seat of the Archbishop of Paris Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, among the city’s most famous monuments, attracts nearly 13 million visitors each year. Seat of the Archdiocese of Paris, the Gothic […]
In-Depth Review: Notre-Dame de Paris | The Spokesperson’s Review Right-arrow Camera The Spokesperson’s Diary By Chris Soprych, Megan Rowe, Molly Quinn The Spokesperson’s Review Each year, 12 million tourists make their pilgrimage to Paris to discover the majesty of one of the most emblematic churches, Notre-Dame Cathedral. The church took over 180 years to build […]
Tim Cook has tweeted a commitment that Apple will help fund the reconstruction of Notre-Dame de Paris, the famous French cathedral that was devastated by fire last night. The fire burned for 15 hours, completely destroying the roof of the 850-year-old monument, as well as causing the spire to collapse… Firefighters worked through the night […]
Breadcrumb Links Local News About 450 churches in the city date back to the 1800s or earlier. Some are particularly at risk, says Dinu Bumbaru of Heritage Montreal. A woman cries as the organs start playing at Notre Dame Basilica on April 16, 2019. Photo by Allen McInnis /Montreal Gazette Content of the article Winnie […]
“A fire swept across the top of Notre Dame Cathedral as the soaring Paris landmark was undergoing renovations on Monday, collapsing its spire and threatening one of the world’s greatest architectural treasures.” (CTV News) Martin Bressani, Director, Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture, McGill University “The fire at Notre-Dame de Paris is a disaster that […]
The Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, which was recently ravaged by fire, continues to be an iconic building everywhere, including in the cinema. here are some examples As I sat down to write this column, my various devices went crazy and social media began streaming heartbreaking live footage of the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in […]
The eastern facade of Notre-Dame. Wikipedia. Notre-Dame is perhaps the most famous cathedral of the work. And now, it’s on fire. It remains to be seen how much of the structure will remain. A 19eThe wickedness of the century has fallen and, at least from the photographs, the flames appear bright and unflappable. Many priceless […]
So you think you need somewhere more special for your next rave? Well, if you are in France in June, to be more precise, on June 8, you might want to go to the Palace of Versailles just outside of Paris, because this historic place is about to organize his very first rave. This is […]
We’ve found the next exotic rave spot you’ll want to hit up this summer. Occurred on June 8 of this year, the Castle of Versailles will host a rave open to the public. Can you guess where exactly in the palace the party will take place? It’s true: the famous Hall of Mirrors was the […]
The Palace of Versailles hosts a rave in its iconic Hall of Mirrors – but you don’t need a royal budget to visit The Hall of Mirrors will make a pretty glamorous setting ( Image: AFP/Getty Images) The Palace of Versailles is synonymous with opulence, history and royalty – but now it’s about to add […]
Once host to the most elaborate and avant-garde art and music festivals of French royalty, the Palace of Versailles is now gearing up to stage its first-ever EDM show. Yes, you heard right. The Palace, famous for witnessing some of the most important events in French history, is lined up for another historic event in […]
Image via Palace of Versailles/FacebookLyrics by Sarah Pradolin When in Versailles. Update: For those who can book a flight to Paris in the coming days, the Palace has announced that 100 additional Versailles Electro tickets will go on sale on June 5. here. The Palace of Versailles has long been a popular tourist destination, with […]