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Notre Dame de Paris - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Notre Dame de Paris (French for "Our Lady of Paris", meaning the church in Paris dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus), often known simply as Notre Dame in English, is a gothic cathedral on the eastern half of the Île de la Cité in Paris, France, with its main entrance to the west. Mary I of Scotland is married in Notre Dame to the Dauphin Francois (later Francois II of France), son of Henry II of France, on April 24, 1558. Joan of Arc is beatified in 1909 in Notre Dame. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Notre_Dame   (1612 words)

I. Notre Dame. Book III. Hugo, Victor Marie. 1917. Notre Dame de Paris. Vol. XII. Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Notre Dame has not, like the Abbey of Tournus, the grave and massive squareness, the round, wide, vaulted roof, the frigid nudity, the majestic simplicity of the edifices which have their origin in the Roman arch. Notre Dame de Paris, in particular, is a curious specimen of this variety. Such is Notre Dame of Paris, a Gothic structure, rooted by its earliest pillars in that Roman zone in which the portal of Saint-Denis and the nave of Saint-Germain-des-Prés are entirely sunk. www.bartleby.com /312/0301.html   (2108 words)

ipedia.com: Notre-Dame de Paris Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) In the United States, Notre Dame is most typically used to refer to the University of Notre Dame. Saint Etienne basilica was founded by Childebert in 528, and became the cathedral of the city of Paris in the 10th century. Notre Dame of Paris (©1952, 1955) is a book by Allan Temko about the building of the cathedral and includes many fl-and-white photos. www.ipedia.com /notre_dame_de_paris.html   (978 words)

SMQ > MTD > Institition > Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) SMQ > MTD > Institition > Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal A Gothic Revival masterpiece, Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal was built between 1824 and 1829. The latest multimedia techniques are put to use to highlight the historic heritage of the Basilica and its cultural, architectural and spiritual importance, along with its exceptional works of art. www.smq.qc.ca /mtd/printerready?ID=50-55-1196   (170 words)

Catholic Light: A ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) " dc:identifier="http://catholiclight.stblogs.org/archives/019577.html" dc:subject="Arts and Culture" dc:description="...of Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal on Of Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal on Allison Woo's photoblog. ...of Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal on Of Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal on Allison Woo's photoblog. In Notre Dame the Blessed Sacrament is reserved in a side chapel rather than in the tabernacle on the high altar. catholiclight.stblogs.org /archives/019577.html   (342 words)

Attractions in Québec: Churches and Sanctuaries in Québec/Montréal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Many concerts and organ recitals are held at the Basilica, and every summer for the past 20 years it has hosted a Mozart festival jointly with the Montréal Symphony Orchestra. Built in the late 19th century, this cathedral is a scale replica of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The Oratory, built on the slope of Mont Royal and opened in 1955, owes its existence to Brother André, whose remains are enshrined in the votive chapel. www.bonjourquebec.com /anglais/attraits/eglises/montreal.html   (726 words)

Blue Mass to be celebrated Oct. 28 in the Basilica - University of Notre Dame : News & Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Notre Dame's president, Rev. Edward A. Malloy, C.S.C., will preside at the Mass and give a homily. Rex J. Rakow, director of Notre Dame's security/police department, and John V. Antonucci, operations chief of the University's fire department, will be the lectors. It was first celebrated at Notre Dame in 2001 as the traditional "month's mind" Mass for the victims of the attacks of Sept. 11 and for the police officers, firefighters and rescue workers who died while serving and protecting others. newsinfo.nd.edu /content.cfm?topicid=7620   (228 words)

Notre Dame Basilica - Montrealplus.ca Notre Dame Basilica, built between 1824 and 1829, is a true North American masterpiece of Gothic-Revival architecture. It should be seen not as a replica of a European cathedral, but rather as a fundamentally neoclassical structure characteristic of the Industrial Revolution, complemented by a medieval-style decor which foreshadowed the historicism of the Victorian era. Executed by Victor Bourgeau, then the leading architect of religious buildings in the Montréal region, along with about 50 artists, it is made entirely of wood, painted and gilded with gold leaf. www.english.montrealplus.ca /E/V/MTLEN/0012/40/62   (439 words)

Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris, France On the spot where this majestic cathedral now stands, the Romans had built a temple to Jupiter, which was followed by a Christian basilica and then a Romanesque church (the Cathedral of St. Etienne, founded by Childebert in 528). Notre Dame of Paris, Allan Temko, 1955 - repr. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is the English title of Notre Dame de Paris (1831; Eng. www.discoverfrance.net /France/Cathedrals/Paris/Notre-Dame.shtml   (1645 words)

Notre Dame de Paris Historic Overview - Earthlore Exploations Gothic Dreams Feature Vista of Notre Dame from the Southwest - Vista of Notre Dame from the Seine - Exemplified in Notre Dame, a pure style, whose utility did not sacrifice its visual significance, could still be recognized. www.elore.com /Gothic/History/Overview/paris.htm   (2713 words)

Old Montréal / Notre-Dame Basilica Behind the Basilica is the Sacred Heart Chapel, also known as the "wedding chapel." It was rebuilt in 1980 after a fire. The interior of the Basilica, redone under the direction of Victor Bourgeau in the 1870s (Bourgeau was also the designer of the Hôtel-Dieu storehouses), features finely sculpted polychrome wood decorated in gold leaf. The Basilica's sacred art collection along with sculptures, paintings and stained glass belonging to the Basilica and Chapel, all offer visitors an impressive selection of works from the 17th to 20th centuries. www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca /tour/etape17/eng/17text2a.htm   (206 words)

Convergence VIII Montréal: Angels Among Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Construction of Saint Joseph's Oratory was begun in 1904 by Brother André of Montréal. Initially a modest building, the oratory attracted millions of visitors who were compelled by Brother André's reputation as a healer and a miracle-worker, and it eventually became an imposing basilica located on the side of Mount Royal. The Notre-Dame-Des-Neiges Cemetery was founded in 1855 on Mount Royal by the Catholic parish of Notre-Dame Basilica. www.virulent.org /convergence8/tours.html   (301 words)

TOURISME MONTRÉAL - ATTRACTIONS - IN DETAIL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) A masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture, Notre-Dame Basilica was built between 1824 and 1829. The magnificent interior sculpted in wood, paint and gold leaf and the boldly modern design of the Notre-Dame du Sacré-Coeur Chapel, captivate hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. This state-of-the-art presentation highlights the Basilica's exceptional works of art and brings to life its cultural, architectural and spiritual heritage. www.tourisme-montreal.org /B2C/07/attraction_details.asp?SKU=15883_Attractions   (104 words)

The basilica of Notre-Dame de Montréal However, towards 1734 it was again too small for the growing population and was enlarged once more, this time creating side aisles linking the transept to the towers on the façade. The church continued to be used until the present basilica was completed in 1830. The church of Notre-Dame was raised to the status of minor basilica by Pope John-Paul II, when he came to Montréal, on 21 April 1982. www.patrimoine-religieux.qc.ca /bndmtl/bndmtle.htm   (1340 words)

Amazon.com: Emerald Aisle: A Notre Dame Mystery: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) When Larry was an undergraduate at Notre Dame he made a prudent but overly optimistic reservation to marry his freshman sweetheart, Dolores Torre, in the popular campus rectory six years in the distant future. Bianca's lover is a lawyer recently engaged to a Notre Dame alumnae. Moving among familiar landmarks on the Notre Dame campus, and mixing detection with Catholic thought, the Knight brothers uncover plenty of facts about the case. www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0312269382?v=glance   (1501 words)

Convergence VIII Montréal: Angels Among Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Built as a scaled-down replica of St Peter's Basilica in Rome, the Cathedral was built in at the end of the 19th century in what was then an Anglo-Protestant neighbourhood of Montréal. The Notre-Dame Basilica is one of the buildings that will be featured in one of the official Convergence tours. Known as "The Irish Church", St Patrick's Basilica is a neo-Gothic building from the mid-1800's. www.altgothic.com /c8montreal_/churches.html   (404 words)

September 20 Thus, the pressure is put upon them to create something that pays homage to the style of European cathedrals, yet is different enough from them as to create a sense of individuality. Other than sharing the ornate woodworked balconies, this chapel is a total contrast to the basilica’s nave. It is decorated in warm browns and yellows, as opposed to the blues and greens of the nave. www.geocities.com /thetropics/cabana/3953/99/ndm.html   (688 words)

Céline News Archive (May, June, July 2001) Streets will be closed around Notre Dame basilica in Old Montreal for this morning's baptism of the son of pop star Celine Dion and her manager husband, Rene Angelil. The ceremony in a chapel of Notre Dame Basilica will be led by Sayde, vicar of Melkite Bishop Sleiman Hajjar of Canada and rector of St. Sauveur Melkite Cathedral in Montreal. The news of Rene-Charles's baptism at Notre Dame Basilica came as a shock to church officials. www.angelfire.com /celeb/ontourwithceline/archivemjj01.html   (5444 words)

Montreal - Home - Basilique Notre-Dame   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) By 1824, however, work was begun on the present day basilica under New York-based Irish architect James O'Donnell and the second Notre Dame church was completed in 1829 as one of the most sophisticated and beautiful examples of Neo-Gothic architectural style in all of Montreal. Boasting a breath-taking decor designed by the architect Victor Bourgeau from 1872 to 1879, the Notre Dame Church was elevated to the status of a minor basilica on April 21st, 1981 during Pope John Paul II's visit to Montreal. Featuring a series of stained glass windows depicting scenes from throughout the history of Montreal by the renowned French stained-glass artist Francis Chigot, the Notre Dame Basilica is truly a marvel to behold. english.montrealplus.ca /portal/profile.do?profileID=558067   (429 words)

montreal.com - Montreal churches It's a neogothic building dating from 1829, constructed on the site of a much older and smaller church which had been outgrown by its parishioners. Notre Dame is noted for its lavish and beautiful interior - stained glass windows, gold-tipped polychrome carvings, paintings, statues, and especially its lavish altarpiece. It also has a notable Casavant organ and its big bell, le Gros Bourdon, is the largest bell on the continent. www.montreal.com /tourism/churches.html   (565 words)

Architecture of the Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica - Ontario, Canada That previous church was the first in the Bytown area to serve both English and French-speaking parishioners. At its founding, Notre Dame was just a poor church run by missionaries who had visions of great things. In 1847 the church was elevated to cathedral status, and in 1879 it became a basilica. www.glasssteelandstone.com /CA/ON/OttawaNotreDame.html   (183 words)

Montreal e-Guide! - Montreal by district   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) N.B. Don't use your car in old Montreal unless you really have to use it, some streets are closed to traffic (Place Jacques-Cartier for example)and on top of it, the streets are not large and often packed with people. The story of the buildings and the land is written on a plaque with holograms to illustrate. the Place d'Armes itself, in front of the Notre-Dame basilica with the statue of de Maisonneuve. www.toutmontreal.com /english/eguide/oldmontreal/oldmontreal.html   (1439 words)

HBM98 : Social activities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Please note that one ticket for the Welcome Reception and one ticket for the Concert at Notre Dame Basilica are included in the registration fee for both delegates and accompanying persons. One ticket for the Welcome Reception and one ticket for the Concert at Notre Dame Basilica are included in the registration fee for both delegates and accompanying persons. Includes guided visit to Notre Dame Basilica, a stop at the summit of Mount Royal with panoramic views, and tour of St. Helen's and Notre Dame Islands in the St. www.bic.mni.mcgill.ca /hbm98/social.html   (943 words)

Lyon Photo Gallery by kersti at pbase.com Although not as much sightseeing to do as say Paris, I found Lyon to be very interesting, very safe, easy to get around and the people very friendly - unlike two extremely rude SNCF employees we encountered in Paris. I actually climbed the steps to the Basilica - all 795 of them, phew.... A nice side trip from Lyon is to go by train to Annecy (about 2 hours from Part Dieu station). www.pbase.com /kersti/lyon   (171 words)

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Located in the heart of Old Montréal, Notre-Dame Basilica is a splendid example of English gothic revival architecture. Every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world come to see its richly decorated interior and the boldly modern design of the Notre-Dame du Sacré-Coeur Chapel. State-of-the-art multi media techniques highlight the Basilica's exceptional works of art and bring to life its cultural, architectural and spiritual heritage. www.hotelfaubourg.com /viewevent.php?id=315   (101 words)

Notre Dame Basilica of the Sacred Heart Holly was waiting for Sterling opposite the Chapel of the Reliquaries in the vaulting nave of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart was a monument to something. I wasn't raised to pray to a God who sat around heaven with His saints counting His cathedrals and basilicas like Midas counting his gold; a God who cared whether the glass in His windows was stained or the bronze on His altars was gilded. www.authorstephenwhite.com /Photo_Gallery/Basilica/basilica.html   (213 words)

Notre-Dame Basilica (Basilique Notre-Dame) - Montreal - Reviews of Notre-Dame Basilica (Basilique Notre-Dame) - ... We visited the Notre Dame Basilica in August of 2004. "Montreal - Notre Dame Basilica" dooyoo.co.uk, Jul 13, 2001 "Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal" IgoUgo.com, Oct 21, 2000 www.tripadvisor.com /Attraction_Review-g155025-d186126-Reviews-Notre_Dame_Basilica_Basilique_Notre_Dame-Quebec.html   (809 words)

Old Montréal But don't be surprised, in that period, if you don't see many people walking in the streets; it's a completely different story during the summer. Place d'Armes, in front of the Notre-Dame basilica, to the north of the place there's the Bank of Montreal (the building with the dome) which has a small museum about... It's just east of Notre-Dame basilica (walk down on St-Sulpice from Notre- Dame street). www.math.mcmaster.ca /peter/liaison/OlM.html   (898 words)

Paris Pages; Notre Dame - Monument Proceeded by a Gallo-Roman temple to Jupiter, a Christian basilica, and a Romanesque church, construction of Notre-Dame de Paris began in 1163 during the reign of Louis VII. Detail of Notre Dame from the Ile de la Cité portion of the map of Turgot 1739. Now in 1991, a 10 year program of general maintenance and restoration has begun, and sections of the structure are likely to be shrouded in scaffolds for the foreseeable future. www.paris.org /Monuments/NDame   (918 words)

Research - Theology at the University of Notre Dame A selection of research and publications by faculty of the Notre Dame Department of Theology, from 1991 to the present. Lecture: "A Theology of Migration", at "Migration and Theology: an International Conference", University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame IN, September 21 2004. Conference: Co-director, "Migration and Theology: an International Conference", University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame IN, September 19-21 2004. www.nd.edu /~theo/research/index.html   (7162 words)

IgoUgo: Montreal Attractions, Montreal Festivals, Things To Do In Montreal Notre-Dame's twin towers have served as an Old Montreal landmark since the neo-Gothic basilica was finished in 1829. Today they continue to be the focal point, where tourists disgorge from buses and calèche drivers line up for passengers. Basilica of Notre Dame, by Binky, Highly Recommended, 3/19/2001 www.igougo.com /planning/journalEntryActivity.asp?type=2&entryID=25810   (477 words)

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