I wasn't into churches either, until I recently moved to France. In Canada (Ontario) where I'm from originally, we dont have many impressive churches and certainly none of gothic style architecture. I have been impressed here though. The churches are massive and ornately decorated. I really like the architecture. Though now that I have seen quite a few I am noticing that they are all very similar, so the novelty will wear off soon I'm sure. I'm guessing that the Notre Dame cathedral that you saw was actually the one in Paris? I haven't seen that one yet but plan to this Saturday actually. It won't be the same now though since the fire this year. You are lucky to have seen it when you did.