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Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris vs Sainte-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
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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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Sainte-Chapelle
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Not For Tourists
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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."
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Time Out
"Devout King Louis IX (St Louis, 1226-70) had a hobby of accumulating holy relics."
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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). "
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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."
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