Les Gargouilles de Notre Dame, Paris. The gargoyles of Notre Dame, Paris. ~ When the church was built more than 600 years ago, people believed that the frightening statues of demons, gremlins and gargoyles would keep evil spirits away. Some of the little statues do other work, too – they serve as downspouts, catching the rain from the roofs and squirting it out of their mouths! ♥ #monogramsvacation