Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
11 expert reviews
“Although it's one of Paris's most consistently popular tourist sites, this Gothic cathedral still has the power to stun.”
– Condé Nast Traveler
"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
"Looming above Place du Parvis on the Ile de la Cité is the iconic Cathédrale de Notre-Dame." Full review
"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
"This great Gothic masterpiece ranks among the most moving and important Christian sites in the world."
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
"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
"Built under Belgian rule in 1947, this brick cathedral is one of Kinshasa's most important religious buildings." Full review
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
"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
"One of France’s most brilliant expressions of medieval architecture, this remarkably harmonious ensemble of carved portals, huge towers, and flying buttresses" Full review