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Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris vs Centre Pompidou

Notre Dame Cathedral and Centre Pompidou are both rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Notre Dame Cathedral scores marginally better than Centre Pompidou. Notre Dame Cathedral scores 93 with praise from 7 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, Concierge and Fodor's.

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
9 / 10
6 place du Parvis Notre-Dame, Ile de la Cité, 75004 Paris
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Though many disagree, we feel Notre-Dame is more interesting outside than in, and you'll want to walk all around it to fully appreciate this "vast symphony of stone"." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Looming above Place du Parvis on the Ile de la Cité is the iconic Cathédrale de Notre-Dame." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Seen from a distance, the mismatched spires and dazzling silhouette of Chartres cathedral burst out of the Beauce cornfields and dominate the skyline..." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"This great Gothic masterpiece ranks among the most moving and important Christian sites in the world."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Although it's one of Paris's most consistently popular tourist sites, this Gothic cathedral still has the power to stun." Full review
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Centre Pompidou
Centre Pompidou
9 / 10
Place Georges Pompidou, 75004 Paris
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Love it or hate it, the Pompidou is certainly the city's most unique-looking building." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Has a permanent collection that runs from 1905 to the present and includes such "isms" as primitivism, Cubism, Fauvism, surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Paris’ premier cultural centre has amazed visitors since it was inaugurated in 1977." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Located in the center of Paris in a building designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, Centre Pompidou is the brainchild of President Georges Pompidou." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This museum contains one of the largest collections of modern art in the world (60 000 exhibits), ranging from painting and architecture to photography, cinema, new media, sculpture and design."
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