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Notre Dame Cathedral

6 place du Parvis Notre-Dame | Ile de la Cité, 75004 Paris, France
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As featured in 3 days in Paris
Ranked #7 of 534 attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 3219 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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Toronto, Canada
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Notre Dame is a beautiful building. It's not just the size or the age, but the craftsmanship of the masters who made it. The ceilings are unpainted but give the illusion of colour and texture from their design. The lighting falls on certain spots in an otherwordly way. It's one of the great churches of the world. I was disappointed,... More

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London, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We visited the Notre Dame three different times during our five days. The third time the sun was out and streaming through several of the stained glass windows. Awe inspiring! More

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The Cathedral is always very busy and the crowds swarm around it in an unending noisy stream. If you want some quiet time this is not the place to be. The building itself is beautiful, to attend mass in there is an experience, like being in a goldfish bowl. More

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Adelaide, South Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

A site I have to visit every time I go to Paris. I can never tire of what there is to see there, and each time there is a detail I had not noticed on previous visits. More

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Oradea, Romania
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Our second time and we still were amased of how beautiful it is! The lines to get in are huge More

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Pulau Penang, Malaysia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

From a far outside = Amazing From outside near = Amazing Inside = Also amazing. At least till we got to the Sagrada Familia.. hehe No need to pay to go inside the Notre Dame though, only pay if you want to go up so queue to go in at the right place :P Bring some euro coins to buy... More

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Ukiah, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

brilliant and fantatic it felt like it was medeevil because of the feelings i get. i would reconmend this place because it is very interest to all ages More

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Los Angeles
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Yet another church in one respect, on the other hand, it is Notre Dame... More

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Farmington, Connecticut
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

I was really looking forward to seeing Notre Dame, but when I arrived, I noticed it was not well taken care of. The outside is beautiful, especially the front. But if you look at the sides of the cathedral there are black stains from the pollution. Inside, the altars were littered with junk. There wasn't much to see inside other... More

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Nanaimo, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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This is definitely worth the approximately 385 stair climb. Be at the cathedral by 8:30 and enjoy the tranquility of wandering leisurely through it with no crowds. The carvings are extremely beautiful. Then go and get a coffee at the cafe across the street and sit along the side wall where you line up to go to the towers. They... More

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