Notre Dame exteriors and Ile Saint-Louis streets. France, 1957

The transcript explores the symbolic role of effigies in architecture, particularly in Paris, and contrasts the experience of arriving in the city by boat versus by train. It highlights the unique charm of arriving via the Seine, offering a more historical and picturesque first impression compared to the more modern and artistic arrival at the Gare d'Austerlitz.

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