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What travellers are saying
- Cassandra CCalifornia City, CA44 contributionsMy visit to the Louvre was awe-inspiring, leaving me with a deep appreciation for art and history. It’s easy to spend an entire day there and still feel like there’s more to explore. Whether you’re in Paris for a few days or longer, the Louvre is a must-visit that will leave you with lasting memories. Book your tickets online in advance to avoid long lines, and wear comfortable shoes!Written 6 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- I visited this place🇫🇷🇺🇸🇬🇷🇨🇭🇬🇧Israel34,998 contributionsPROS
* Amazing gigantic medieval Gothic architecture which is world-famous
* Stunning and massive in its detailed intricate appearance
* Statues galore, especially the 28 kins of Judea over the front doors
* Amazing central location on magnificent Ile de la Cite
* Adjacent to other important tourist and historical sites
* Fascinating to watch the intricate detailed and pain-staking ongoing reconstruction efforts
* Some kind of exhibit about the place is situated in front
CONS
* Closed after the fire from 2019
"I VIITED THIS PLACE"...
... several times in my 9 day visit because it is so central in Paris- virtually impossible to miss. I circled it and marveled at its construction and its reconstruction. i also descended to the River seine and observed it from there
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
Seeing it from the outside was free
WOULD "I VISIT THIS PLACE" AGAIN?
Sure
ADVICE
For now and until 2025, you can only admire it from the outsideWritten 26 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - tracks and trails86 contributionsReally nice to visit. Be prepared to climb alot of steps. The views are worth it though. Tickets were 15 euro at the main office and wait time wasn't longWritten 5 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Auggie58 contributionsThe place is simply stunning, full of history and secrets.
I highly recommend taking the after-hours tour, which you should book in advance, as it's not available every day because of performances and rehearsals.Written 20 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Carolyn G4 contributionsOutstanding performance in an awe-inspiring chapel
On the first day on our trip to Paris, we booked a concert at St. Chappelle.
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons played by a string quintet with harpsichord.
It was breathtaking. Musicianship was outstanding, warm and spiritual. Maestro was animated and engaging.
And the chapel is everything.
Highly recommend.Written 28 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - debarilawNew York City, NY416 contributionsWe stayed in this section of Paris for three days and it's location couldn't have been better. In fact, all of our sightseeing was completed on foot without a single trip on Le Metro.Written 20 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- I visited this place🇫🇷🇺🇸🇬🇷🇨🇭🇬🇧Israel34,998 contributionsPROS
* Amazing modern and contemporary art museum
* Incredible unique and (still) futuristic "inside out" building
* See original and famous Marc Chagall paintings
CONS
* “You either like modern art or you don’t.”
* A hefty fee if you don't have the Paris Museum Pass
"I VISITED THIS PLACE"...
... on a Saturday night because it was the only museum open until 2100h and I was staying in Le Marais, a five minute walk from the museum, and I had the Paris Museum Pass. Without all three of those things, I would not have gone to this place that I sing a ditty of "pumpi doo pa dumpy dumpy doo."
As a matter of fact, see my previous review posted 15 January 2020, where I wrote <<"I didn’t like the museum. I didn’t understand it. It was confusing. The stuff exhibited seemed to be placed together in a random and haphazard fashion. Yes- as is said: “you either like modern art or you don’t.” Well I don’t. Nonetheless, I of course took photos of some of the displays and I will post them for you to assess for yourself.
Maybe the best part of my visit was going up and down the outside escalator- a primary goal of my visit in the first place (see my numerous photos). I always referred to the architecture of this place (which has been familiar to me since its creation) as an “inside out building.”>>
This time was clearly different for me- I liked the museum this time- I had easy immediate access and enjoyed seeing the artworks, and actually appreciated it more. I was especially impressed and thrilled about the Marc Chagall paintings (see my numerous photos).
... and of course I enjoyed the external escalator and visited every balcony on the way down.
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
Only with the Paris Museum Pass
WOULD 'I VISIT THIS PLACE" AGAIN?
Only with the Paris Museum Pass
ADVICE
* Be sure to enjoy and savor and explore the architecture of the building
* Be sure to see the Marc Chagall paintings
* Be sure to get and use thew Paris museum PassWritten 10 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Thomas VOakland, CA17,482 contributionsWe were surprised by a cleaned-up facade after some sand blasting. Maybe it was just the schedule? Maybe it was for the Olympics? Either way, the big bold church has never looked better, and since it sits at a crossroads, many tourists are likely to pass by to enjoy it. A little dark inside, from the Napoleon era.Written 17 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Joyman LPerth, Australia1,730 contributionsVisited in January 2024
The construction works are still ongoing an there is no entry into the interior but there are a lot of information of the restoration works and history about the cathedral scattered around the front of the cathedral. It is free to stop by and appreciate the exterior. The side and back are unfortunately blocked off at the time of visit.Written 3 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ZaghouCairo, Egypt167 contributionssimply heaven .you can spend the day in a quit piece of mind mood i enjoyed every second lot of chairs for free you can sit and enjoyWritten 29 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA17,482 contributionsThis huge expo palace has been the site of many extraordinary shows, but now is closed for extensive renovations. You can get a good sense of its beauty and size by walking around, but it's a shame I could not go inside.Written 16 June 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- paolovbossiThe Hague, The Netherlands851 contributionsI discovered this place from instagram. I was curious about the black and white columns and I discovered all the rest of the garden. Very relaxing place in the center of the cityWritten 6 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MidwestKathMDetroit, MI1,084 contributionsWe have walked by this church countless times during our visits to Paris and the Left Bank, but never stopped in so it was on our itinerary for this visit. Saint-Severin is one of the oldest churches on the Left Bank, with construction started in the 1200s; after a fire it was enlarged in the 1400s-1600s in a style called Flamboyant Gothic, which may be an extension of the typical Gothic style often seen in churches. On this rainy Sunday afternoon, we stopped by to take a look. A bit on the dark side, since the natural light was tempered by the clouds outside. Looking up the center aisle from the back of the church, and above, you see many arched ribs. Very interesting!! We walked around the side aisles to look at the various chapels with their statuary, murals and paintings, stained glass, and altars. The stained glass windows are beautiful! The oldest dates back to the 1370s; the newest date from the late 1960s. Love the modern windows! These old churches are something to behold!Written 2 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- aleggeling79London, UK52 contributionsGreat cinema - if you want to be in the huge auditorium, make sure it says the large screen when you book. VSOT means the film will be in its original language with French subtitles, VF means it will be (dubbed) in French. You don't book seats, so be there about half an hour early to queue and get yourself a good seat.
The screen is truly huge and made the film-watching experience fantastic, as did the lovely starry ceiling and feel of the place - although it's fairly basic decor other than that for seating/toilets/public spaces etc, rather than glamorously appointed. I am 5'6"/ 1.68cm and my knees were leaning against the seat in front - not bad, but anyone taller might want to choose their seats carefully.
You are not allowed to bring in food bought elsewhere - the very friendly staff will take your bag off you if you want to keep any food or drink. You can get it back at the end. You can buy popcorn/drinks in the cinema.
As ever, a few more ladies' toilets would make it a better experience.Written 30 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Thomas VOakland, CA17,482 contributionsThis big train station was renovated somewhat recently, and as a result, it is brighter and more modern than the others. Some new shopping and eating. It serves the northwest of France and many suburban towns and works well for the visitor.Written 5 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
