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Cathedrale Notre-Dame de ParisvsSainte-Chapelle
Both are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Notre Dame Cathedral scores marginally better than Sainte-Chapelle. Notre Dame Cathedral scores 93 with endorsements from 7 sources such as Concierge, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Frommer's
Fodor's
Time Out
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide Time Out
Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
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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."
Paris Travel Guide
July 2, 2021
Sainte-Chapelle Fodor's Time Out
Not For Tourists
Let's Go Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Frommer's
6 boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris
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Fodor's "Built by the obsessively pious Louis IX (1226–70), this Gothic jewel is home to the oldest stained-glass windows in Paris." Full review
Time Out "Devout King Louis IX (St Louis, 1226-70) had a hobby of accumulating holy relics." Full review
Not For Tourists "Jewel of Gothic architecture of the XIII century, exceptional."
Let's Go "The Lower Chapel has a blue, vaulted ceiling dotted with the golden symbol of the French monarchy, the fleurs-de-lis, and contains a few “treasures” (i.e., platter-sized portraits of saints). " Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This jewel of Gothic art was built upon the order of Saint Louis to house the relics of Christ and the Virgin Mary." Full review
Afar Magazine "Sainte Chapelle is a true Gothic masterpiece located on Île de la Cité." Full review
Frommer's "Countless writers have called this tiny chapel a jewel box, yet that hardly suffices." Full review
