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Cathedrale Notre-Dame de ParisvsMusee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris
Both Notre Dame Cathedral and Musee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris are praised by expert writers. Overall, Notre Dame Cathedral ranks marginally higher than Musee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris. Notre Dame Cathedral comes in at #4 in Paris with endorsements from 7 publications like Concierge, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
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6 place du Parvis Notre-Dame, Ile de la Cité, 75004 Paris
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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 "Looming above Place du Parvis on the Ile de la Cité is the iconic Cathédrale de Notre-Dame." Full review
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 "This great Gothic masterpiece ranks among the most moving and important Christian sites in the world."
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
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This site has been a place of worship for 2,000 years: a Gallo-Roman temple, Christian basilica and Romanesque church all preceded the current building." Full review
Time Out "Notre-Dame was constructed between 1163 and 1334, and the amount of time and money spent on it reflected the city's growing prestige." Full review
Lonely Planet "Built under Belgian rule in 1947, this brick cathedral is one of Kinshasa's most important religious buildings." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The fire that raged through Notre Dame Cathedral on 15 April 2019 caused the collapse of the spire by Viollet-Le-Duc. The reconstruction of what has been a place of worship for 20..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "For Catholics, curious tourists, lovers of French Gothic architecture, and fan's of Victor Hugo's "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame", the cathedral is a Paris must-do."
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July 2, 2021
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23 rue de Sévigné, 75003 Paris
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Fodor's "If it has to do with Parisian history, it's here. A fascinating hodgepodge of artifacts and art." Full review
Concierge "The first museum you should go to in Paris is this superb 140-room collection dedicated to the history of the city itself."
Frommer's "If you enjoy history, but history tomes bore you, spend some time here for insight into Paris's past." Full review
Not For Tourists "The entire history of Paris in an outstanding architectural ensemble."
Let's Go "Highlights include the famous The Tennis Court Oath, Marcel Proust’s fully reconstructed bedroom, and a piece of the Bastille prison wall. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Housed in two 16th century mansions, the Carnavalet Museum details Paris's history back to its earliest Neolithic roots." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Housed in two sumptuous mansions, the Hôtel Carnavalet and the Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint-Fargeau, the museum relates the story of Paris from prehistoric times to the modern era." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A mammoth’s molar; the chair in which Volatire died; Robespierre’s shaving dish." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A museum on the history of Paris, including a set of Napoleon's toiletries, Proust's room, and relics of the Revolution. " Full review
Time Out "Here, 140 chronological rooms depict the history of Paris, from pre-Roman Gaul to the 20th century." Full review
