Notre Dame

One of the most notable monuments in Paris (and in all of Europe for that matter) is the Notre Dame Cathedral. This Catholic treasure is over 800 years old. It is located on a small island called the Ile de la Cite in the middle of river Seine. The building of the cathedral was completed over the course of 200 years; it was started in 1163 during the reign of King Louis VII and was completed in 1345. 
                                                                  

• river--la rivière
• gargoyles--les gargouilles
• flying buttresses--l'arc boutant
• tourists--les touristes
• island--île 

                                                                   

le cassoulet

                                                                  
crêpes

                                                                  
I hear bells.--J'entends les cloches.
                                                                  
I listen to the bells.--J'ai écouté les cloches.