Through 16 spatial series embodying the Olympic spirit and sports, the theme axis is built up to express human spiritual activities ascending in spires and subliming.
Seen by so many as a symbol of strength and dedication to the rebuilding efforts, the wooden spire finally shed its scaffolding and returned to the Paris skyline early last year.
I had come ten miles since leaving the town, and at this point, according to my father, I should be looking at farms and cottages in a valley, with the spire of the church of our village showing in the far distance.