Cathédrale Saint-Gatien de Tours

This is the gothic cathedral that is on my street in Tours. Construction started in 1170 and finished in 1547. It’s hard to believe that something this massive and detailed could have been built that long ago.

If you’re looking at the cathedral, the Bel’s house is down the street a few blocks to the right.


















































(inside the cathedral looking out)

I went to mass here last Sunday, and since it was confirmation Sunday, there was a little reception in the cloître after the mass.

I thought it was interesting that this walkway had all these pieces of stone that have fallen off the cathedral lined up here against the wall.

Here’s a picture that puts into perspective the massiveness of the cathedral... look how tiny the people look in front of it!

And this is where I call Jacob every night! I walk to this “cabine téléphonique” around 9:30 or 10 p.m. (2:30 or 3 p.m his time). It doesn’t get dark here until about 10:30 at night.

This is the picture taken from my bedroom window at the Bel's house. I can stick my head out the window, look left, and see the cathedral -- I love the cathedral bells!

Today I'm going to work on my paper (I made some progress on it yesterday!), and I may go see a movie tonight. Tomorrow I'm going to walk through the big flower market here in Tours. Have a great weekend!

Jacob gets here in 6 days!