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Musee Rodin vs Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

Musee Rodin and Notre Dame Cathedral are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Musee Rodin is the choice of most writers compared to Notre Dame Cathedral. Musee Rodin scores 94 with positive reviews from 9 publications including Let's Go, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.

Musee Rodin
Musee Rodin
9 / 10
79 rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Auguste Rodin (1840–1917) briefly made his home and studio in the Hôtel Biron, a grand 18th-century mansion that now houses a museum dedicated to his work." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Rodin's powerful bronze and stone sculptures would be stunning even if they were displayed in a parking lot, but here, they're housed in a 1728 private mansion."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of the most peaceful places in central Paris and a wonderful spot to contemplate his famous work The Thinker." Full review
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Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Here in three planes is the original design by Eiffel for the Tower, Rodin's Thinker, and mid ground with the Eiffel Tower in the background. The gardens were just perfect." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"This museum houses three of Rodin’s most famous sculptures, Le Penseur (The Thinker), La Porte de L’Enfer, and Le Baiser. " Full review
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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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