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Before saying the Notre-Dame goodbye you might want to take a look around on the parvis in front of the cathedral. A "parvis" is an enclosed area or court in front of a building, particularly a building such as a cathedral or church. And on the parvis of the Notre Dame you have an amazing view of the Notre Dame itself. But there is a bit more then just this. You also might notice this huge statue of Charles the Great / Charlemagne. The statue was created in 1886 by Louis and Charles Rochet.
Also on the Paris you can see stone in the pavement called "Point Zéro". This point is considered as the exact centre of Paris and all locations in France are geographically measured to this point. I have to admit I didn't see the stone as the crowds surrounding this part of the square was too large for me to really bother.
Okay, time to move on and stretch the legs a bit more. I am almost done with my virtual walk through Paris, but there are two more places that I would like to share with you first..... Leave a Comment Directions: Métro: Cité; RER: Châtelet-Les Halles, Saint Michel-Notre Dame
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I consider a climb up to Notre Dame's tower to be an essential thing to do each visit if only to see the fantastic gargoyles & chimera at the top, each with distinct personalities. The gargoyles are the animals jutting off the side of the cathedral acting as waterspouts while the chimera are the animal figures at the top. The views from up to are incredible - you can see as far as the Eiffel Tower & Sacre Coeur while the view overlooking the Latin Quarter is cool and shows the tangle of medieval streets.
There are close to 400 steps to the top. You'll get a breather once you reach the area of the chimera & then more steps to the bell tower where you climb the wooden steps, with the wooden hand railing smoothed by many centuries of hands running along it, to see the great Quasimodo bell. The attendant will be happy to take a photo of you with the bell.
Although entrance to the cathedral is free the climb up the towers is not. Click on the website below for more details. Just click on the Notre Dame picture and it'll take you to the official website.
Price: 5.50 euro
Photos: March 2001 Leave a Comment
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We visited Notre Dame on our first day in Paris and admired both the exterior and interior which was absolutely lovely. At the time we decided not to scale the tower and it was not until later in our Paris stay that we reconsidered our decision and I'm so happy we did!!
The view from the top of the cathedral was amazing and well worth the entrance fee (approx. 6 Euro) and the best thing was you had the famous gargoyles to keep you company. One could argue that this view is better than that of the Eiffel Tower simply because it has the magnificent tower in its panorama.
Was funny that on your ascent of Notre Dame, half-way up you stop for about 10 minutes in the Cathedral's tourist shop. Nothing to do but shop for that time and so you are supposed to drop some Euro during that time which many did. I was just happy to give my poor legs a rest and managed to resist the urge to empty my wallet! Leave a Comment
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When you stand in front of the Notre Dame it is hard to resist not to take a look inside, so of course that was what I did as well. The cathedral is big, and without a doubt impressive on the inside. But for me it missed the 'spark' I did feel in so many other churches, maybe those churches and cathedrals were not nearly as famous as the Notre-Dame, but they feel more intact and original then this one.
The crowds invade the Cathedral on a daily basis, making it difficult to walk around in the Cathedral in a leisurely way, absorbing the works of art, history and atmosphere. No, for me it was more like doing a giant slalom, in a desperate attempt to make my way through the masses and get a bit of space to enjoy some of the Cathedrals works of art. I did see a bit, but no, I couldn't enjoy it. And now, a few months later, while trying to write down a few words about the Cathedral, this feeling of frustration returns again. The Notre-Dame, how famous, and how important it may be, was not my place, not on this day anyway. Well.... except for few things that I did love.... oh yes, I am having mixed feelings, and I know I am not really making any sense. I know it wasn't my place, not on this day, and maybe not on any day. But at the same time I wouldn't want to have missed seeing and having visited the Notre-Dame either. This famous Cathedral is famous for a reason: it does have some amazing features that I do remember well and enjoyed so much, like the glass stained windows, the gargoyles and the sculptures around the entrance. I'll write more about these highlights in the next few tips.
The Notre Dame is open to the public from 7:45 am to 6:45 pm. Be aware that you might have limited access during Masses and Services. Leave a Comment Phone: +33-1-42.34.56.10Directions: Métro: Cité; RER: Châtelet-Les Halles, Saint Michel-Notre DameWebsite: http://www.cathedraledeparis.com/ Other Contact: info@cathedraleDeParis.com
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A visit to Paris would probably not be complete without a visit of the Notre Dame de Paris. Or at least that seems to be the case when reading about Paris. But is it true? Is it the must see everyone claims that it is? That could be discussed and everyone has probably his own opinion about it. For me it wasn't the best, but more about that later. Let me tell you a bit about the history and background of this famous cathedral first.
The Notre Dame wasn't the first place of worship to be built on this particular spot in the heart of Paris. Previously it were the Celts that had their sacred ground here, and after that a Roman temple worshipping Jupiter, a Christian basilica and finally a Romanesque church were build on this spot. But in 1163 the building of the famous Notre-Dame started. It took almost 200 years, until 1345, before the cathedral was finally finished.
During its almost 900 years of history the cathedral witnessed a lot of major events, like the crowning of Henry VI of England to the King of France in 1431 and the crowning of Napoleon Bonaparte as Emperor on December 1, 1804. But not all of its history has been so glamorous. From 1793 the cathedral went through some of its saddest years, when during the French Revolution many of its treasures were destroyed or stolen and sculptures were smashed and destroyed. But luckily the cathedral was restored several times during its life. Leave a Comment Phone: +33-1-42.34.56.10Directions: Métro: Cité; RER: Châtelet-Les Halles, Saint Michel-Notre DameWebsite: http://www.cathedraledeparis.com/ Other Contact: info@cathedraleDeParis.com
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I guess the tower is much more famous than the church , that is why you got to pay €6.00 to go up there. If you wanna see some Gargoyles and The Hunchback But when I was there it was free, coz its National Heritage day
Warning - Not for the weak hearted coz there are many steps to climb and the stairway is very narrow.Plus some passage way on top of the tower is very very narrow. So dont wear your branded clothes :-)
and the small door ( I would call it a small opening ) to go up to see the Notre Dame bell is even more daunting ...but if you are there arent you gonna visit Guasimodo ??
But when you are up there, you will realise its worth it, you get to see the Seine River, Sacre Cour and Pantheon to name a few.
The view up there ? One word - splendid !!!! Leave a Comment
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Having seen many cathedrals on our time in England, I wasn't sure that Notre Dame would impress me much. I was completely wrong. This church is honestly like no other. The atmosphere coupled with its myths and legacy make for a magical visit. Entrance to the church is free, but it will be very crowded. We recommend taking the tower tour. The price was a couple of Euro for youths and it was well worth it. You can guide yourself through both towers. When we were there, they were having a special exhibition on Victor Hugo's "Hunchback of Notre Dame," which was very interesting. The view from the walkway between the two towers allows you to view the frightening gargoyles along the edge and also gives you a great view of Paris. We were not able to climb up to the top tower (bad weather), but it is normally part of the tour. I am not sure if this is normally open, but we were also able to go into the bell room, which is the famous bell from Hugo's story. Another feature of the church is under the square. A museum which focuses on the Roman remains under the city is located under the square in front of the church. Luckily we paid the student rate, because it wasn't worth the money. The information given was dry and most of it was in French. Leave a Comment
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Notre Dame de Paris is well-known for the Victor Hugo character, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. But it's an historical cathedral that was conceived in the 12th century by Bishop Maurice de Sully.
It has been the sight of various events such as Napoleon's coronation and it even fell into disrepair until the 19th century when Viollet le Duc restored it.
One of the best features of the cathedral apart from all the stained glass and artifacts inside, is the steep climb up the towers to get a spectacular view of Paris and to get upclose to your new friends the gargoyles. Leave a Comment Directions: Can't miss it
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I came here expecting to see the hunchback of notre dame swinging on the bells.. hehe.. what to do, Disney's influence....
Imagine.. this gothic cathedral was build back in 1163 and stories say that the gargoyles above it comes to life at night... hmmm
beware of pickpockets though..... lots throng among the pious religious people or gawking tourists gathered here... I know.. coz my wallet was picked.... Leave a Comment
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Notre-Dame... The cathedral of Gothic Art style, has witnessed some of the greatest events in history, from the barefoot Saint-Louis wearing the Crown of Thorns (1239) to the commemoration ceremony for Général de Gaulle (1970), not forgetting the crowning of Napoleon (1804) and the celebration of the Liberation of Paris in WWII (1944).
Built in the 13th century the cathedral has been an integral part of the people of Paris and the star of a novel by Victor Hugo that turned into a musical and toured the world.
Notre Dame is built on the Île de la Cité, where Paris began.
It's there to show us its beautiful construction, her unbeliavable stained glass windows and makes us feel a little bit closer to God. Only a little bit... Leave a Comment
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