Join Us in France Travel Podcast In today's episode, Elyse tells us about the architecture of Notre Dame in Paris. She explains the architectural innovations that were tried for the first time at Notre Dame (construction started in 1163), the art you will see at Notre Dame, the function of stained glass windows, the architectural purpose of chimeras and gargoyles, and many things about medieval architecture where we probably would benefit from a short refresher before going to visit this magnificent church. Many medieval visitors were illiterate, but back then, they knew how to read the statues and stained-glass windows they saw in Cathedrals. Most of us have lost this knowledge today, this episode is also a quick course in how to read a cathedral by looking at the art and the architecture. Subscribe to the email extras and bonuses Ask a question or leave a voicemail comment: +1 801 806 1015 To learn about Join Us in France Tours, visit Addicted to France Click here to support the show when you shop on Amazon Click here for show notes for this episode. https://joinusinfrance.com/5 Click here to review the show on iTunes. See Annie's photos of France on Instagram Join Us in France Book Group on Goodreads Send email feedback: annie@joinusinfrance.com Follow the show on Facebook