Notre-Dame began construction in 1163, ... with a spout in its mouth to evacuate water from the drains. The original gargoyles are thought to have been around since at least 600 CE, ...

The great gargoyle myth. Those scary stone creatures on Notre Dame might seem ancient, but not all of them are what they appear. The actual gargoyles, which are monster-shaped gutters used to ...

Notre Dame Cathedral, which is set to reopen to the public on Sunday after a five-year restoration following a devastating fire, stands as a jewel of Gothic architecture, a symbol of Paris and a ...