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Notre Dame de Paris: Notre-Dame de Paris
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  • By bugulma on February 8, 2005
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  • Notre-Dame - Paris
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    Another famous place in Paris is Cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris. It was built in 1163-1345 on the Cite Island and it’s the biggest church in the city. After Revolution of 1789 there was a plan to destroy the cathedral but fortunately it didn't happen. In 1802 the cathedral was sanctified and ceremonies began again here. Right here in 1804 Napoleon was crowned here as Emperor of France.
    How to get it? I did it by walk. The nearest transport station is Cite metro station, line 4.

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    Notre Dame de Paris: The most...
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  • Updated By Lilasel on March 5, 2005
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  • Notre Dame de Paris - Paris
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    No other building epitomizes the history of Paris more than Notre-Dame.The first stone was laid in 1163, marking the start of two centuries of toil by armies of Gothic architects and medieval craftsmen.

    A few facts:
    * 387 steps lead to the top of the south tower, where the famous Emmanuel bell is housed
    * The spire, designed by Viollet-le-Duc in the 19th century, soars to a height of 90 m (295 ft)
    * Spectacular flying buttresses at the east end of the cathedral have a span of 15 m (50 ft)
    * The south facade (Rose) window, with its central depiction of Christ, is an impressive 13 m (43 ft) high.

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    Notre Dame de Paris: Cathedral inside
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  • Updated By bugulma on February 8, 2005
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    Interior of the cathedral is fantastic. Stained-glass window is fantastic and I was struck by its seize. I read it's the biggest window in France. The national cathedral must have the biggest one. Another interesting thing inside is frescoes on the walls around altar.

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    Notre Dame de Paris: Cathedral Garden
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  • By bugulma on February 8, 2005
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    There is a nice garden, adjoining to the cathedral. It's not big but enough for having a rest. In the center of the park is statue, it's a pity but I don't know what it is. I want to add that it was the first French park I've seen and many parks have doors with spring, which close just after you've come in, and street dogs can't go in. My first thought was the park is closed but then I saw a man who went in and then I realized that I can go to the park

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    Notre Dame de Paris: Tower climbing...
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  • By jrs1234 on September 14, 2004
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  • Towers of Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris
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    I only discovered that the towers of Notre Dame Cathedral were open on weekend evenings by accident - I was passing by on the last night of my visit and spotted a queue.

    It was a great discovery - the sun had just gone done and the lights were just going on. The time at the top is supposed to be limited, so I thought I was going to miss the best of the lights, but just before you go down again, there's a last little bit of the tower to climb, where you get to see the huge bell at the top of the tower. That gave me enough time to see the Parisian lights to come on completely, including the amazing lightshow on the Eiffel tower - that bit was just great! It was a really great way to round off my trip.

    You have to be fairly fit to get to the top - there are hundreds of steps! Avoid if you get vertigo, too - it's a long way down, and the spiral staircases up and down won't help.

    The towers are normally just open in the daytime - last entrance is usually at 6.45pm, and for safety reasons only 20 people are allowed up the tower every 10 minutes. It's worth checking when you arrive if there are extra evening openings - the view at night is wonderful. There's an adult entry fee of 6.10 euros, or you can get in for no extra charge with a museum card.

    A must for hunchback fans, of course!

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    Notre Dame de Paris: France - aincient history
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  • By Kuznetsov_Sergey on February 18, 2006
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  • Paris - Notre Dame - Carl the Great - Paris
    Paris - Notre Dame - Carl the
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    The history of France can be divided into the following periods. The most ancient period concerns to times of celts, who come here from East Europe and formed Gallia. Then in the beginning of our era Julius Caesar submits Gallia and includes it in the structure of Roman empire. After disintegration of Empire 4 centuries of board of dynasty Merovings follow. They formed first Franks state . It happened approximately in 400 - 750. Karolings operated the country - from 751 till 987.


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    Notre Dame de Paris: Notre Dame
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  • Updated By GUYON on August 6, 2006
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    visit Notre Dame (métro : Cité or Chatelet)
    Other pages present very well the cathedral.
    Do not forget to give a glimpse at the Archealogical Crypt which is on the Place, in front of Notre Dame. Digging here to build an underground parking the workers discovered the remains of the Medieval Paris. A tight network of narrow streets surrounded the Cathedral. They were destroyed during the Second Empire.
    In the crypt, you can see the restored ruines of houses and streets with stairs and heatings. A trace of our far past.
    - More about the Crypt : see the travelogue.

    The photograph is taken from the Ile Saint Louis (see the travelogue dedicated to the less known Sister of the City Island)

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    Notre Dame de Paris: Ile de France - History
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  • Updated By Kuznetsov_Sergey on February 22, 2006
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    The Parisian region is named Ile-de-France. In French "ile" means "island", but in this case it is necessary to translate from latin "illeum" - "the heart, the center". And it is True, Paris is not only the heart of France, but, in my opinion, also it is the heart of Europe.


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    Notre Dame de Paris: claustrophobics need not apply here!
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  • By morgane1692 on February 15, 2003
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  • gargoyles..gotta see those gargoyles... - Paris
    gargoyles..gotta see
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    Another in a growing list of Favorite Memories of Paris: our hike up the tiny, winding, stone staircases here at the towers of Notre Dame Cathedral. Yes, there are over 300 of these cramped, little steps to contend with on your trek up (and back down...,) but ohhhhh! the views of the city from the top are spectacular!

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    Notre Dame de Paris: Notre Dame Cathedral
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  • Updated By CandS on June 6, 2003
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    Looking out from Notre Dame
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    The Notre Dame cathedral is fantastic! We waited in line for a bit so that we could climb to the bell tower. It was a fantastic view from up there, with the gargoyles looking out over the city.

    It is pretty high up though and I was a little too scared to go close to the edge in some spots. ;)

    Tours of the Cathedral are available in English on Wednesday and Thursday at 12 pm. Towers are open daily from April to September 10 am to 6 pm; October to March 10 am to 5 pm. Cathedral open daily from 8 am to 6:45 pm.

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