Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris vs Pere-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"."
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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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Pere-Lachaise Cemetery
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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."
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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 Planet
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"The world’s most visited cemetery, Père Lachaise (named after a confessor of Louis XIV) opened its one-way doors in 1804."
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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."
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