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- WilliamSafaga, Egypt4 contributionsMorocco Luxury Voyages provides an exceptional experience with great attention to detail. The staff is incredibly accommodating, the food is delicious, and the itinerary is well-planned. A five-star experience all around!"Written 14 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- drearickMorganton, GA26 contributionsIf you haven’t seen Notre Dame, well—you’ve missed something. Go early, get a reservation, purchase an audio tour and expect crowds. Reservations are best obtained around midnight and can only be gotten two days before you go.Written 15 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RJW2014Port Hope, Canada92 contributionsVery beautiful wasn’t expecting that much detail. Would recommend climbing the stairs all the way to the top; it’s a great result.
There is a lot of history and stuff to learn about inside the building.
When we visited there was a ceremony going on for the tomb of the unknown soldier.
Would recommend if you’re in Paris!Written 13 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - grg74 contributionsThis opera house is positively stunning! We did a 90 minute tour which provided added value. A feast for the eyes combined with a historical lesson. The only disappointment, and it was huge for me, was the performance theatre was closed, something I didn’t anticipate. I was very much looking forward to its grandeur, art by Chagall, and opulence. It’s a beauty (I’ve seen it previously), not to be missed.Written 14 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ElaineAndGregChesterland, OH3,166 contributionsYou’ve seen pictures of Ste. Chappelle, which appear often in travel literature and books about Paris, but no photo can do it justice.
Ste. Chappelle is maybe 200 yards west of Notre Dame. It is a compact space in very high demand, so you will want to book a timed ticket well ahead of your visit. Due to heightened security, even with a timed ticket you may have to wait (ours was about 45 minutes past the set time). Unfortunately, the complaints on this site about the poor line management are true - make sure you have a timed ticket, but anticipate a wait.
They take the excellent Paris Museum Pass.
It’s worth the wait. The core of Ste Chappelle is a large chapel with stained windows from the 1500s. The detailed windows have countless Biblical scenes from the Old and New Testaments. They have guides to help you find them and it is fun looking for things like the ark, Adam & Eve, David & Goliath, etc.
Look closely at the large rosette window at the back, which has scenes from the Book of Revelation, including multi-headed beasts and dragons.
A few notes: The chapel is on the second level of the building, and access may be difficult for those with mobility limitations. Some of the windows are also undergoing renovation, so portions are covered by scaffolding.
This is one of the most beautiful sites in Paris. It’s more than worth a visit even if the wait is longer than it should be.Written 12 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mairwen1United Kingdom12,314 contributionsIf like us, you enjoy walking while exploring, then Saint-Germain is a small but vibrant, fashionable area. We enjoyed strolling through the streets past upmarket boutiques, smart bistros and beautiful architecture. This was the area where the Paris literary and artistic set used to hang out in cafes. In the early 20th century, it attracted writers, painters, sculptors, musicians. If you were in the right spot at the right time, you might have had Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Albert Camus or Pablo Picasso at the table next to you.
Although there are a handful of sights to see here (Delacroix Museum and the Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés), we simply enjoyed it as a very pretty area through which to walk.Written 15 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - OdiscoBarcelona, Spain12 contributionsWonderful reconstruction of the cathedral. Busy as you’d expect but we went early (9.15ish) on a Monday and didn’t have to queue. Worth the wait.Written 17 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ElaineAndGregChesterland, OH3,166 contributionsThe three largest art museums in Paris focus on different eras. The Louvre mostly contains art up to about 1850. The Musée d’Orsay focuses on Impressionist art, with works from roughly 1850 to the early 1900s. The Pompadour Centre focuses on art after that, including post-Impressionist works. One floor was devoted to contemporary art (i.e., up to the last year or so). Which one(s) you visit depends on your tastes and interests.
Note that this museum will be closing in the summer of 2025 for what is expected to be a years-long renovation, so the time to see it is now. Frankly, while the building was bold and innovative when constructed, renovation is needed. The galleries are somewhat spare, other than the art itself. The descriptive material varies from excellent to virtually non-existant.
The collection is far larger than they have room for, so only a small fraction is displayed at any given time. It rotates constantly, so it is difficult to predict what might be showing during your visit. We saw works by Picasso, Matisse, Kandinsky, Chagall, Braque, Klee, and many others, including rarer works from the Russian Avant Garde. Several worthwhile paintings were by artists we had not seen before. Exploring is part of the fun.
In the contemporary art arena, several of our group liked the special exhibit of woven paper works by Bang Hai Ja.
The building itself is 5 stories tall, but the bulk of the art is on the 4th and 5th floors. We’d recommend starting at the top floor and working your way down. The first floor has two shops, one with unusual design goods, and the other selling art books.
The surrealist-inspired fountain at the side of the museum is a lot of fun.
They have timed tickets you can buy on-line. Unusual for us, we did not take advantage of them, but by arriving right after opening (11:00 on the day of our visit) we had only a short line that moved quickly.
If you like or have interest in art after about 1900 or so, come now before the museum closes for renovation.Written 10 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Petros ChasiotisGlyfada, Greece161 contributionsAmazing. Must get there to experience the divine place. Many concerts are held there so if you have the opportunity just go and live the experience !!!! MerciWritten 7 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mairwen1United Kingdom12,314 contributionsThis sprawling Italian-Renaisssance styled Palace is the central feature of the Luxembourg Gardens. If you are short of time and have to cut to the highlights, you can head straight to the palace and its surrounding gardens.
Commissioned in 1630 by Marie de Medici, the widow of King Henry IV of France and mother of Louis XIII, it stands in front of a small, man-made lake with a central fountain. Leading up to the palace are terraces of marble statues, known as ‘the Twenty Queens of France’.
It is really very lovely and we spent some time lingering around the lake, enjoying the beautiful surrounds and the sun. Others lounged in the free ‘Luxembourg chairs’ that are scattered throughout the gardens.
Covering 24 hectares, the grounds are free to wander through but you can’t go inside the palace at all. Nowadays, it functions as the seat of the French Senate so it’s not open to the public. An exception is during the Heritage weekend in September when historic sites throughout Europe hold special open days.
Although it is not immediately obvious, the romantic Medici Fountain is nearby and is worth seeking out before you leave.Written 2 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Dan MaarekTel Aviv, Israel16,512 contributionsMagnificent site.
I lived in Paris for decades and I did not know this place.
It was only when I returned to Paris this fall that I had time to stroll around and discover this place.
Magnificent and impressive.
Try not to miss it.Written 30 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - HanKellyBowling Green, KY4,830 contributionsWe stumbled upon Église Saint-Séverin while exploring the Latin Quarter, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable churches we visited in Paris. While it doesn’t have the fame of Notre-Dame, it offers an intimate and awe-inspiring experience that feels like stepping back in time.
The architecture is absolutely stunning—soaring Gothic arches, intricate stonework, and beautiful stained-glass windows that flood the interior with colorful light. One of the most unique features is the twisted column in the ambulatory, adding an almost surreal touch to the already impressive design.
Despite being centuries old, Saint-Séverin still has an atmosphere of peace and mystery, making it a perfect stop for those looking to escape the crowds while still soaking in Parisian history.
Highly recommend this church if you appreciate historic architecture, quiet reflection, or just want to discover a lesser-known yet breathtaking part of Paris! It was close to Shakespeare and CoWritten 19 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - I visited this place🇺🇸🇬🇧🇫🇷🇳🇱🇨🇭Israel38,301 contributionsPROS
* Lovely scenic busy vibrant active area
* Much excitement and lights
* Incredible places such as the Palais Garnier, Galleries Lafayette and Printemps
CONS
It can be busy and crowded
"I VISITED THIS PLACE"...
... in order to see and experience it, and that's what I did. My main destination was Galleries Lafayette, and I thought that that was incredible- see my review.
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
It is free to be there
WOULD "I VISIT THIS PLACE" AGAIN?
Sure
ADVICE
Go the the this area and see the stuff that is thereWritten 3 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Thomas VOakland, CA19,410 contributionsThis huge expo palace has been the site of many extraordinary shows, but now is closed for extensive renovations. You can get a good sense of its beauty and size by walking around, but it's a shame I could not go inside.Written 16 June 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Robbert LAmsterdam, The Netherlands2,633 contributionsSurprise. While waiting for something else, my eye fell upon this building, which appeared to be the Hotel de la Marine, completely renovated and only open since 2021. Fascinating interior and a great view over part of Paris from the balcony. There are various tours. We took the tour with the salons, the shortest one. A very nice surprise.Written 1 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
