https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e Share your memories and dreams of visiting Notre Dame before or after the fire... en-us 2019-04-15 22:27:34 UTC 2023-05-12 05:39:07 UTC hello@padlet.com susan_cowan https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/351829868 I'll never forget going to the top of Notre Dame with my 4 month old daughter.]]> 2019-04-15 23:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/351829868 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/351847677 I visited Notre Dame many times over the years. My
 heart is broken!]]> 2019-04-16 01:26:51 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/351847677 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/351848561 The first time I visited, I was studying abroad and I went with some classmates. We were able to go inside and it was beautiful. My thoughts go out to the Parisians tonight!]]> 2019-04-16 01:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/351848561 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/351853935 2019-04-16 02:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/351853935 nicole_swanson1 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/351919091 I remember going to Notre Dame the first time when I was a rising senior in high school. I have been many many times since. From the time when I lived there for a summer to taking my husband to view this beauty. Every time that I went, I would go inside and light a candle for a loved one who have passed away. My heart is broken and I was glued to the news yesterday. My heart goes out to everyone who has been a part of this beautiful cathedral and to the Parisians!]]> 2019-04-16 10:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/351919091 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/351947413 We just went again last summer & had lunch across the street to be immersed in it’s beauty and it was my youngest daughter's first time, I’ve been & taken students multiple times....prayed in the pews, witnessed mass, lit candles for friends & family and climbed to the top to explore a Quasimodo’s view! It was always indescribably stunning & you could feel yourself enveloped in important history & culture upon entering! I’m very sad that one of the rose🌹 windows is gone, thrilled most of the alter is still in tact & hope they can restore/ or replicate it to it’s glory! The last pic is from a fb friend currently in Paris who snapped it just the day before the fire, just stunning in it’s grandeur and I will cherish it always!]]> 2019-04-16 12:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/351947413 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/351969392 I saw the news of the Notre Dame yesterday on Reddit. So sad! 800+ years of history gone in just a few hours. I had hoped to see it in it's original state, but I suppose I will have to see it once it is reconstructed. Luckily, due to it being under renovated at the time of the fire, a lot of the art had been taken out and is now safe.]]> 2019-04-16 13:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/351969392 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/351991912 I never went to Notre Dame, but its been on my bucket list. I am looking at the positives though, a lot of relics were preserved including the Crown of Thorns. Everything has a purpose, and I feel that Notre Dame will rise from the ashes in a beautiful way.]]> 2019-04-16 14:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/351991912 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352005459 I was devistated to hear that Notre Dame had caught fire! I had hoped to see the cathedral one day and I look forward to seeing it after it has been rebuilt.]]> 2019-04-16 15:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352005459 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352009858 I have never been to Notre Dame before but am still heartbroken to hear about the fire. I heard that a French man had already offered to donate 100 million euros to the cause so that it could be rebuilt but am sad because I know that no amount of money will be able to replace all the art that has been destroyed due to the fire. Paris and the world has has a great loss.]]> 2019-04-16 15:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352009858 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352021034 Upon hearing the news of the fire that took over Notre Dame, I was distraught. I had never been there, but knowing the history behind it and how long it took to build it the first time, only to see it burned to the ground in a matter of minutes in such a short time pained me. Thankfully, no one has been hurt and there are preparations
 being made to rebuild it. ]]> 2019-04-16 15:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352021034 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352027492 I have always wanted to visit Notre Dame and I was devastated when I found out what was happening to such a beautiful, historical, and sacred place. I am so disappointed that I will never get to see the original cathedral but I am glad that they will be rebuilding.]]> 2019-04-16 16:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352027492 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352045863 I don't know much about Notre Dame but as I read in the article it was visited by many people and it must be important because it is a historical building. So this must be heartbroken for many people. I researched more on this building and found out that the building was made for the Virgin Mary. I would've loved to visit the Notre Dame but since the incident happened I can't, it's sad to know that it took over 500 firefighters to take that fire out.]]> 2019-04-16 16:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352045863 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352067389 I have always wanted to visit the Notre Dame and it was one my bucket list. My friend and I always talked about how beautiful it was and we were hoping to see it one day. This incident devastates me but I am glad that they will be rebuilding.]]> 2019-04-16 17:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352067389 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352075222 Although I've never been to Notre Dame before, my parents have, and they say that it is a beautiful place. I would love to visit Notre Dame, so I hope the rebuilding goes well, and they are able to replicate the magnificent structure it was before.]]> 2019-04-16 18:08:59 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352075222 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352082042 It has always been my dream to travel around the world and I began to learn about the Notre Dame de Paris in the movie by Disney: The Hunchback of Notre Dame. As I looked into the cathedral, I began to fall in love with the architecture and beauty of the cathedral. It saddens me to know that it caught fire and the original building will have to be rebuilt. Even with the rebuilding, the authenticity will be lost. It will no longer have the original materials or structure. But the history and most of the pieces and stuff inside will be saved. Hopefully the art is all safe and glass and sculptures are okay.  ]]> 2019-04-16 18:26:15 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352082042 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352092638 I have heard so many great things about the cathedral. My friend has actually seen it and she said it was beautiful. It's sad to know Notre Dame will never be in its original state. The fire that took place not only just burned a building, but took history with it.]]> 2019-04-16 18:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352092638 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352127547 I've always wanted to see one of the greatest cathedrals in the world and those amazing stained glass windows. It's relieving to hear they put out the fire and recovered some of the pieces inside. I hope the government can rebuild and I hope the community will recover soon. ]]> 2019-04-16 20:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352127547 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352128935 The fire is so tragic. I just went to visit last summer and the art there is really beautiful. All of the art has meaning to it and even the structure itself is very intricate. I've heard so many great things about it which is why we decided to visit and get a tour there. Like all of the other historic sites, it was more than worth the trip. It's devastating what happened and I hope they can salvage as much as possible from the fire.]]> 2019-04-16 20:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352128935 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352152858 First, let me acknowledge that the (most likely accidental) burning of a 900-year-old cathedral, one of the premier examples of Gothic cathedrals in the world, as well as one of the most culturally significant buildings of Paris, is indeed a shame - after all, the loss of any historical artifact is a loss for humanity. However, the Lady of Paris shall persevere: although the spire has collapsed and much of the roof is burnt to ashes, much of the cathedral was unaffected - or only slightly damaged (yes, including most of the rose windows - although they'll need replacing, it's not like they haven't been replaced multiple times in the past). Notre-Dame has survived the Hundred Years' War, the Wars of Religion, even the tumultuous times of the French Revolution and the Commune, not to mention both world wars - if she can survive those, she can survive this fire. Just like the ship referred to in the motto of Paris, "Fluctuat nec Mergitur" - tossed by the waves but not sunk - Notre Dame shall endure as she has wars and revolutions, and come out stronger. As for me? Just like the Parisians of 1831, I await to see the rebirth of the cathedral. But how will the restoration go, and who shall be this century's Viollet-le-Duc? Only time can tell.]]> 2019-04-16 23:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352152858 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352174697 I have heard many great things about Notre Dame and my family and I were planning to visit there when we go to France in a couple of years. It is very upsetting that such a piece of history has been so badly damaged. ]]> 2019-04-17 01:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352174697 swkhoo https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352189807 I've always wanted to visit Notre Dame and explore the place, when I get the chance to visit France. But since the fire happened yesterday, I'm not too sure whether that will still happen. Hopefully, the government can fix the Notre Dame to the best that they can. I'm just glad that, even after 800 years, the cathedral still stands, if only a little damaged. ]]> 2019-04-17 03:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352189807 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352254603 I was devastated upon reading the news that a wonderful piece of history has been damaged. Hopefully it can be fixed and hopefully it was accidental.  Despite the tragedy, the rose windows of the cathedral still stand! That must symbolize something.]]> 2019-04-17 11:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352254603 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352303233 I was so upset to hear about the fire. I have visited the cathedral twice and am very grateful I got to see this piece of amazing history before it burned. I am very glad that so much money has been donated to rebuild Notre Dame and that many of the precious artifacts were saved. Hopefully the cathedral will be restored to its full beauty in 5 years as the French president hopes.]]> 2019-04-17 14:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352303233 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352308719 I visited Notre Dame during my trip to Paris with my mother when I was younger and I remember we went inside the beautiful cathedral and lit a candle in honor of those in our family who we wished to pray for as well as those who were no longer with us. I was shocked to see images of Notre Dame in flames, and I am sad that such an event took place. I am however happy to know that much of the cathedral is still safe and hope repairs will go well and swiftly.]]> 2019-04-17 14:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352308719 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352378572       I have never been to Notre Dame - I have never been to France, in fact! But I understand that the cathedral is one of the oldest, most impressive, most valuable, and most loved products of centuries-old architecture in existence. In light of its tragic burning, part of me is tempted to feel as though, even if it is restored, it will loose some sort of 'purity' of being an untouched artifact of history. If part of it was rebuilt in modern times, would it still feel like a piece of history?
        The answer, I believe, is yes. I am reminded when looking at content regarding the cathedral that it is the product of not one but many time periods. It has been restored time and time again to maintain its sacred beauty. It shines with the work of many centuries and eras, and the restoration process set to take place after this fire will simply add the mark of our lifetimes to the building. 
 Seeing images online of the destroyed parts of the building right alongside undamaged pieces of religious significance inspires feelings that pretty much sum up the situation for me; Notre Dame is damaged, but it hasn't died - in fact, the root of its significance lives on. It will continue to be the cathedral it is, and this event will go in the architecture textbooks as one that, though dramatic, could not destroy the titanic building. Notre Dame's history was added to on Monday, not ruined. ]]> 2019-04-17 17:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352378572 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352442979 I have never visited Notre Dame but after learning about it I was very interested in maybe one day visiting it. Hearing about the fire made me very sad knowing that such a beautiful place could be so easily ruined. Even after hearing about Notre Dame I still plan on visiting and seeing whats left.]]> 2019-04-17 22:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352442979 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352460740 I have never visited Notre Dame but I have always wanted too. It was sad to hear about the fire and how it destroyed a very beautiful and historic building. Although the Notre Dame was in flames, I still want to visit it because it is still a historic place and still holds it's beauty. I hope they are making plans to rebuild it. ]]> 2019-04-18 01:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352460740 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352550021 I have never been to Notre Dame but have had many family members go and tell me how amazing it is. I have always wanted to travel due to my pictures and I had wanted to capture it for myself. 

]]> 2019-04-18 13:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352550021 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352787265 Hearing about the Notre Dame being burned down was absolutely heartbreaking, as it was definitely a place I wanted to visit. I am glad that they are going to rebuild it; my prayers go out to all of France.

]]> 2019-04-19 17:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/352787265 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/353041042 I have never been to the cathedral or Europe in general. I find this fire to be very tragic but at least most of it can be recovered. It's upsetting how something with hundreds of years of history to burn down in a matter of hours and minutes.]]> 2019-04-22 13:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/353041042 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/353098307 I have never been to Notre Dame but I've seen pictures and it is truly breathtaking. What I admire most about it was it's history and thank God that it's still standing because now it's history is still alive. Although, the repairs to won't be the same I do believe that there is hope and that this will be a new beginning for it.]]> 2019-04-22 16:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/353098307 https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/363851743 Although I have never been overseas, I always dreamed of going to France. When I heard of the Notre Dame Cathedral burning down, I was devastated. I could never see it! Although many of my peers around me were quite nonchalant, I was shocked. The cathedral that had been a huge part of history for almost 800 years was gone! However, there has been about $1 billion donated to rebuild the cathedral, so I believe that there is hope. On the other hand, the restored version cannot be the same as the original.]]> 2019-05-28 00:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_cowan/wg7eo8j6m68e/wish/363851743