As mentioned in an earlier post, Dijon really does have some incredible churches. They are, at once, historic and beautiful.
L'Église Notre-Dame de Dijon is most certainly one of them. This church dates back to the 12th century, and is considered a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. There are unbelievable gargoyles along the front wall as you approach the entrance and, atop the tower, there is the Jacquemart, a clock where statues are supposed to move when the bells chime each hour.
Unfortunately, these figures, or statues, did not move when we waited for it at exactly noon.
Maybe it happens at another time of day?
Who knows?
This particular church which I visited
It is famous for an owl which is carved on the exterior walls of the church. My aunt told me that we are supposed to touch it only with the left hand while making a wish, and never with the right hand.
Why the left hand?
She did not know.
My aunt also insisted that there was a salamander somewhere, as well, although it is "tout petit" (very small). She could not remember where it was, and so asked someone nearby. He remembered and pointed it out. Indeed, there it was. So I took a picture of that, as well.
Anyway, I paid this church a visit during my recent trip to Dijon. And it was very beautiful and historic, just as billed.
Below are some of the pictures which I took.
Enjoy.
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