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Notre Dame Cathedral

6 place du Parvis | Ile de la Cité, 75004 Paris, France
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Notre Dame
Reading in front of ND
the front of the cathedral
Notre Dame
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Ranked #10 of 520 attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 1717 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Churches/ Cathedrals
Owner description: This famous cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture on which construction began in the 12th century, stands on the Île de la Cité and is the...... more » Owner description: This famous cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture on which construction began in the 12th century, stands on the Île de la Cité and is the symbolic heart of the city. « less
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ChristinaButorina
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32 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Very beautiful Cathedral”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW

Certainly must see. Amazing Gothic decorations, take a walk around cathedral through small nice garden and enjoy with variety of outside decorations. Inside there are awesome stained-glass windows, especially three round "roses", don't miss them. More

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OBX
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12 reviews
1 helpful vote
“A VERY SPIRITUAL PLACE”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW

Attending Mass here is great. In the winter, take time to view the creche, and notice how the light filters through the windows. Around Christmas (Nov-Jan) there are luminario shows in the evening. More

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BobBLythamStAnnes
Lytham St Annes
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3 reviews
“Notre Dame”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW

As fantastic as anticipated. Consequently it is very busy. More

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AdritrBR
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
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17 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Architecture!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW

Vitrauxs and the artistic details of the outside AND inside makes it one os the most amazing Cathedrals on Earth! More

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Tripamaniac
Los Angeles, CA
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19 reviews
40 helpful votes
“A Must See”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW

If you are going to visit, make sure you go all the way up! The views are incredible, once again, go off season. More

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DGfromDallas
Dallas
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14 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Impressive, but not as much as Cologne.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW

The gardens in the front and back are almost more interesting than the Cathedral itself. It gets very crowded and the cathedral staff is more interested in sending you to their gift shops than telling about the cathedral. Great historical monument, but not as impressive as Cologne and the staff is very unfriendly. More

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Tricia C
Marlton, NJ
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5 reviews
“Notre Dame”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW

Excellent tour to the bell tower. Lots of steps in small area. Cathedral is spectacular. More

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Irish1Australia
Australia
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5 reviews
“Notre Dame”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW

Fantastic, luckly we viited at this time of year as there was no quees, there is so much to see and wonder at so allow plenty of time More

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ThreeNames
Louisville, Kentucky
2 reviews
“Poor relative to all the hype ...”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW

It's not that it's not magnificent. It's just the exterior is much more impressive than the interior and it's hard to live up to all the hype. For interior, I'd choose Sainte-Chapelle any day and for total experience, Sacre Couer. More

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Kessimeiow
Stratford-upon-Avon
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5 reviews
“A tourist must see”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW

When you visit Paris, Notre Dame is always on the top 10 sight seeing trips. Filled with religious relicts, and stained glass windows, and beautiful archechture. More

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6 place du Parvis Ile de la Cité
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