tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post6908549856945701511..comments2023-10-29T13:13:23.490+01:00Comments on My Life in the Charente: Reims Cathedral and TDF - Part 91Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-22054892571278689752010-07-08T21:27:54.777+02:002010-07-08T21:27:54.777+02:00Mya there are so many beautiful cathedrals here in...Mya there are so many beautiful cathedrals here in France. I have to say, from the ones I have seen this, is top of my list. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-12798345187028381442010-07-08T21:13:23.507+02:002010-07-08T21:13:23.507+02:00Some architecture and stone work simply cause you ...Some architecture and stone work simply cause you to hold your breath as you try to take it all in.<br />There are several specialized tours that I wish I could take part in. One is a tour of Europe's cathedrals.<br />Thank you for putting your pictures on your blog.Myahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03065742730008687282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-45987444181917342242010-07-08T16:18:30.074+02:002010-07-08T16:18:30.074+02:00Lani it is well worth the visit, it really is quit...Lani it is well worth the visit, it really is quite somethin else. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-54063868719996769822010-07-08T16:08:43.047+02:002010-07-08T16:08:43.047+02:00I remember we lost looking for Notre Dame, but I n...I remember we lost looking for Notre Dame, but I never seen Reims Cathedral, hoping to see it in our next visit!☺lani☺https://www.blogger.com/profile/10252610846195928100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-81829076245469379282010-07-08T14:59:23.912+02:002010-07-08T14:59:23.912+02:00Hi Nadege I am watching it via satellite on ITV4 (...Hi Nadege I am watching it via satellite on ITV4 (English). In France, it is on France 2 (French), I know Eurosport (English -well Irish:-) has it on as well. Not sure what you can pick up where you are? It is worth watching even if your not a cyclist to see the beautiful countryside. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-32348573374940753272010-07-08T13:50:32.493+02:002010-07-08T13:50:32.493+02:00I have not watched the soccer cup, the Tour de Fra...I have not watched the soccer cup, the Tour de France, Wimbledon... Unless someone (my 15 year old son who is in Hawaii for 1 month) turn on the TV at the right channel, I am missing out on all of them this year. At least I should watch the TDF to look at the french landscape. I don't know if it is "live" on TV, what channel...Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06031276247743743680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-38898290804350438162010-07-08T13:06:42.314+02:002010-07-08T13:06:42.314+02:00Philip I don't think there can be many people ...Philip I don't think there can be many people in this world who are capable of this work. The amount of work on this cathedral, took many skilled craftsman and many, many years. Could people be bothered to do it in this day and age? I doubt it. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-32757548064296811782010-07-08T11:21:21.795+02:002010-07-08T11:21:21.795+02:00Fantastic shots you just don't this kind of wo...Fantastic shots you just don't this kind of work here at least not what I have seen :)Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04386013590306899386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-64706246474980868022010-07-08T11:17:29.090+02:002010-07-08T11:17:29.090+02:00Mary the lighting is stunning, all the windows are...Mary the lighting is stunning, all the windows are stained glass. It is quite beautiful. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-78441140714262743322010-07-08T10:59:44.731+02:002010-07-08T10:59:44.731+02:00Leon and Sue, Reims is certainly more than worth a...Leon and Sue, Reims is certainly more than worth a visit if you are in that direction. Yes it is quite hard keeping up with everything at the moment!!!<br /><br />All the Australian riders are going well at this stage. <br /><br />I must get out into the kitchen now as I am sanding down the ceiling (wood), results of last years hail storm that flooded the house:(<br />DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-40889685440515514682010-07-08T06:32:11.718+02:002010-07-08T06:32:11.718+02:00All the photos are gorgeous but the last with ligh...All the photos are gorgeous but the last with light coming through the stained glass is fantastic. Thanks for the race update. Have a great day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-4835812171673845832010-07-07T23:59:54.749+02:002010-07-07T23:59:54.749+02:00We haven't seen the Cathedral in Reims but we ...We haven't seen the Cathedral in Reims but we were enthralled by Chartre. Poitiers and Senlis.<br />Maybe next time.<br />Good to see Cadel Evans have some good luck on his side "so far".<br />Each morning is reading blogs and TdF results before work.<br />LeonLeon Simshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17609891995057827081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-11095423611604231362010-07-07T22:19:59.202+02:002010-07-07T22:19:59.202+02:00Leesa it is worth a trip if you have the time one ...Leesa it is worth a trip if you have the time one weekend, It really is exceptional. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-50955878135663509402010-07-07T22:19:02.291+02:002010-07-07T22:19:02.291+02:00Marjie I hope Ryan enjoys the pictures, maybe one ...Marjie I hope Ryan enjoys the pictures, maybe one day he will get to see it. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-31266676173492542732010-07-07T22:14:52.673+02:002010-07-07T22:14:52.673+02:00WOW!! Gorgeous!! So much detailed work went into ...WOW!! Gorgeous!! So much detailed work went into that ... The reminds me of Notre Dame-- but much more elaborate... Great pics!!!islandgirl4ever2https://www.blogger.com/profile/11113491173234673894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-15664570203958579692010-07-07T22:09:07.366+02:002010-07-07T22:09:07.366+02:00My son Ryan learned about the Cathedral at Reims d...My son Ryan learned about the Cathedral at Reims during his Art History/Architecture course in 7th grade. I'll have to show him your beautiful photos when he comes back inside. Thank you, as always, for your firsthand tours!Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-2398188139770762042010-07-07T21:26:32.006+02:002010-07-07T21:26:32.006+02:00Lo I just can't imagine how some of the constr...Lo I just can't imagine how some of the construction took place. The carvings are very special, but how did they lift all that stone to the heights in those days. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-86913802015737216662010-07-07T21:24:27.878+02:002010-07-07T21:24:27.878+02:00Gaelyn the sculptures are just amazing. The TDF st...Gaelyn the sculptures are just amazing. The TDF stops in Reims over night, but I suspect that most of the cyclists will be having treatment of some sort ready for tomorrow :) There have been a lot of falls this year. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-84059344862482103082010-07-07T21:21:04.068+02:002010-07-07T21:21:04.068+02:00Pam the Reims Cathedral is stunning. I saw the No...Pam the Reims Cathedral is stunning. I saw the Notre Dame in Paris afterwards and I have to say I was disappointed. I think I saw them the wrong way round! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-73434367424623057092010-07-07T20:01:32.863+02:002010-07-07T20:01:32.863+02:00Gorgeous photos. What a mecca for artists and cr...Gorgeous photos. What a mecca for artists and craftsmen that cathedral must have been during its construction. A real heaven to have been a stone mason or a stained glass worker.....always room for one more creation on one facade or another.Lohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08398370059689865989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-17121249638646108192010-07-07T19:38:52.719+02:002010-07-07T19:38:52.719+02:00Wow, that is one gorgeous cathedral, so much detai...Wow, that is one gorgeous cathedral, so much detail and sculptures. I'd have a hard time riding past it fast, even on a bike.Gaelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784162697113288888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-20411521247605860982010-07-07T19:35:51.215+02:002010-07-07T19:35:51.215+02:00The cathedral is beautiful and amazing with all of...The cathedral is beautiful and amazing with all of its intricate carvings and stained glass. <br /><br />I have visited Notre Dame de Paris and was blown away with its beauty so I'm sure this one in Reims would do the same. The people there have every right to be proud of this church with its great history! <br /><br />I have not been following the tour too much but did hear about Lance Armstrong. <br /><br />Great post with gorgeous photos, Diane! Way to go!!!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158336083462589188noreply@blogger.com