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La Madeleine

Place de la Madeleine, Paris, France
01-44-51-69-00
Ranked #68 of 534 attractions in Paris
4.0 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
Description: A beautiful church built by Napoleon in honor of his troops.
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Banbridge
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This commanding building is worthy of a visit. Not only is it in a good location for passers by, but its sheer size will draw you in. The time we visited, it was quite peaceful compared to the busy traffic outside. From the leaflets at the back of the church, it appears they have concerts here which if we'd known... More

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Virginia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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The Madeleine Church (Église de la Madeleine), at the Place Madeleine, has wonderful free concerts on some Sunday afternoons at 4p. The music may be choral or the Grand Organ, or a combination of the two. All we have heard have been great, but some have been extraordinary, especially when the Grand Organ is played. On this trip we enjoyed... More

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Niagara Falls, ON Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Beautiful and majestic. And check out the directly ahead. More

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Perth, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

This massive Neo Classical Church on the Place Medeleine is the only place to have lunch on a sunny day if you want to enjoy really good company. Bring along your own food and sit on the steps, soaking up the rays along with hundreds of young people who come out of their offices to enjoy Paris in all it's... More

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Vercorin
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
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Excellent acoustics for classical concerts. Otherwise uninteresting architecture. If you come accross 'Les violons de France' and the violonist Frédéric Moreau, don't miss their concerts. They are top class! More

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Groningen, The Netherlands
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Although not very old it gives a serene silence in a very busy town. A nice place, also just to burn a candle More

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011

Very nice piece of history but the place is not properly maintained on the outside, quite dirty. More

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Malta
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
184 helpful votes 184 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2008
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The Madeliene Church is great from the outside, but not as nice on the inside. As you approach, you are overwellmed by the imposing Greek temple in front of you. Large pillars surrounding the church, stairs to reach the entrance. On the other hand the entire is quite simple and essential. The side altars are nice, but small. More

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Fife
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2007
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the madeleine church is absolutely beautiful. It may not be as large and imposing as the other famous sites in pars i.e. the notre dame cathedral and the sacre coeur, however it is stunning its own right and well worth a visit. it took my breath away. More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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