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Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris vs Palais Garnier
Both are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Notre Dame Cathedral ranks slightly higher than Palais Garnier - Opera National de Paris. Notre Dame Cathedral is ranked #4 in Paris with positive reviews from 7 reviews including Concierge, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
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"."
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Fodor's
"Looming above Place du Parvis on the Ile de la Cité is the iconic Cathédrale de Notre-Dame."
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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..."
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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."
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Palais Garnier
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8 rue Scribe, Place de l'Opera, 75009 Paris
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Fodor's
"Haunt of the Phantom of the Opera and the real-life inspiration for Edgar Degas's dancer paintings, the gorgeous Opéra Garnier is one of two homes of the National Opera of Paris."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The layers of myth painted on gradually over the decades have bestowed a particular air of mystery and drama to the Palais Garnier’s ornate interior."
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Travel + Leisure
"During the renovations of Paris in the late 1800s, few monuments constructed could equal the grandeur of the palatial Opera Garnier."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Designed in 1860 by Charles Garnier, the sumptuous façade of this opera house is adorned with numerous sculptures."
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Afar Magazine
"The Palais Garnier, the national opera house of Paris, is a magnificent building dripping in ornate details and glittering with gold."
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