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Celebrating The Beauty of Notre-Dame de Paris

Dame de Coeur-sound and light show at Notre-Dame (J. Chung)

April 15, 2019 was a very sad day for Paris and the world. The 850 year old church in the heart of Paris caught fire and burned for almost 15 hours. I was shocked and heartbroken when I saw photos of the cathedral in flames and later in ruins. I don’t want to be sad anymore, so today, I want to celebrate the beauty of Notre-Dame de Paris. Continue Reading →

April 17, 2019

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In Sites
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In Culinary Experiences
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In Arts and Entertainment/ Outdoor Experiences
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In Advice and Money Saving Tips
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In Arts and Entertainment/ Sites
Augmented Reality At The Relief Map Museum In Paris
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In Advice and Money Saving Tips
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