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Cathedrale Notre-Dame de ParisvsPere-Lachaise Cemetery
Notre Dame Cathedral and Pere-Lachaise Cemetery are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Notre Dame Cathedral scores slightly better than Pere-Lachaise Cemetery. Notre Dame Cathedral has a TripExpert Score of 93 with endorsements from 7 reviews including Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Concierge.
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
Pere-Lachaise Cemetery Fodor's Concierge Lonely Planet
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16 rue du Repos, 75020 Paris
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Fodor's "Bring a red rose for "the Little Sparrow" Edith Piaf when you visit the cobblestone avenues and towering trees that make this 118-acre oasis of green perhaps the world's most famous cemetery." Full review
Concierge "The winding, cobbled paths of Père-Lachaise spread over 100 acres in the 20th Arrondissement, knotting around thousands of historic tombs, giant old trees, flowerbeds, and romantic ruins."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The world’s most visited cemetery, Père Lachaise (named after a confessor of Louis XIV) opened its one-way doors in 1804." Full review
Not For Tourists "Beautiful and quiet place. Very quiet..."
Travel + Leisure "The most famous cemetery in Paris, and one of the most recognizable in the world, Pere Lachaise is the final resting place for many celebrities." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This cemetery is the largest in Paris. The uneven ground and the abundant willows, maples and cypress mitigate the funerary character of the place." Full review
Afar Magazine "Most folks who visit the Père Lachaise cemetery, Paris's largest burial ground, make a beeline for the graves of two icons: Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison." Full review
On the Grid "First of all, it’s not creepy. An oasis of peace in Charonne, the tombs of La Cimetière du Père-Lachaise bear the names of major figures in literature, theatre, and music." Full review
Atlas Obscura "France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "Stripes of human ashes cover a back lawn in the most sought-after burial grounds in Paris. " Full review
