France has its trinity of cathedrals: Notre-Dame de Paris, Notre-Dame de Reims and Chartres. The magnificent Gothic cathedral in Reims is noted for its harmony and monumentality.
Reims has been the backdrop for coronations from medieval times until 1825 when Charles X was crowned. The coronation of Charles VII in 1429 was attended by Joan of Arc!
Rich in statuary, Reims is often called “the cathedral of angels”. The “smiling angel”, an enigmatic angel with unfurled wings, is the most celebrated.
We lit candles and prayed for all our friends, families and loved ones.
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