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- Attila H220 contributionsThere were no lines, plenty of police and entertainment outside the cathedral. The entire area is clean and everyone was informative and friendly! Worth a visit... free and very cool no matter if your religious or not.Written October 1, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Belle-NoelCroydon, UK1,715 contributionsThis is a lovey park to walk in and lost within.
There is the famous boat sailing area at one end and also many hidden places within its vast gardens.Written October 3, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Susan CMelbourne, Australia810 contributionsIn 2017, with three teenagers, I decided against visiting Sacred Coeur because of the warning of pickpockets and people being accosted. I went last year (2022) with my husband and enjoyed the visit and there were no hassles. Our daughter joined us in Paris and we decided to re-visit it with her.
We took the funicular up (it is just a metro ticket for the ride). It was a bit slow as only one cable car was operating but we got up to the top to be confronted with enormous queues. My husband was ready to give up but I joined the queue and, I think once mass was supposed to be over (we were on a Sunday morning), the queue moved very quickly and we could go inside even though the mass was still finishing up. The basilica has a beautiful interior.
After that my daughter was interested in taking the 300 stairs up to the top, something we hadn't done before. You exit the basilica and go down some steps to the side to purchase tickets. We didn't have to wait. It was quite a climb, first on spiral staircase then on the roof itself. Some people would not be comfortable with it but we all managed it OK and the views up top were spectacular and you get to see close up the statues on the roof. Of course, then there are the 300 stairs down. Still, this was a highlight of our visit.
Unfortunately on the way down from the church we took the steps down to the road and I was accosted by petition seeker scammers and then men followed my daughter and grabbed her arm. We shouted at them to go away and nothing more happened but I was saddened that the peaceful visit I had last year has so quickly been tarnished.Written September 28, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Janet KHouston, TX3,488 contributionsCharming…the Paris of your dreams… we are so glad we didn’t just have only an afternoon here. We stayed three nights here and three nights in the Latin Quarter and I just found Montmartre charming— Paris from the movie An American in Paris while the Latin Quarter from from “Emily in Paris”— take your pick!Written October 1, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sergei Z6 contributionsI was in Paris couple of times, yet always was bit skeptical to put aside some time to explore Le Marais PROPERLY, thinking that its bit ''overhyped'' place, and like yeah some district or area or whatever, why to bother,.
I was wrong! We had quite a fantastic walk with GF, exploring a lot of lets say (ok clichee, but true) parisian charm, had a nice dinner too.
Next time we try to book hotel here.Written September 29, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - IQKaurBengaluru, India386 contributionsSomehow having missed this bridge on previous visits, we made a point to visit it this time around and I am glad that we did
The bridge itself is very beautiful and offers great vistas over Seine. However the best part is after sunset when the bridge lights up and you can see lighted Eiffel as well from it. Worth visiting just for it even if you are not fan of architecture or historyWritten September 23, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BJAATLAtlanta, GA564 contributionsSpend a few hours. Pack a picnic. Chairs everywhere. Excellent sites surrounding. Core area with some cafes within. Take taxi here to start a day tour.Written September 24, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Robert PSydney, Australia348 contributionsOur Paris Greeters tour guide finished our walk near here on our first morning in Paris. Quiet green space surrounded by very expensive real estate, a quadrangle with 9 terrace houses on each side. We bought picnic provisions from a nearby market and ate lunch sitting on the grass. Nice start to our trip.Written September 11, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Neil KLiverpool, UK617,410 contributionsThere are two little islands in the middle of the River Seine Île Saint Louis and Île De La Cité both amazing islands to visit with Île De La Cité probably the most famous ,certainly the most visited .
Île De La Cité ( City Island ) is such a great place to visit ,my twin brother Stephen and I had just enjoyed beers in Le Mistral and we then decided to walk over Pont Au Change onto the Île De La Cité,love it here ,the architecture is amazing ,the Conciergerie,Palais De Justice De Paris,Tour De L'Horloge Du Palais De La Cité, Profecture De Police ,Sainte Chappelle and of course Cathedrale Notre Dame De Paris,a landmark building on the island .
We wandered around this island in the centre of the River Seine , dropped into a couple of cafe bars to enjoy some beers ,all in all it's a great area of the city to enjoy of you're planning a holiday go Paris.Written June 11, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - radharani9Puttaparthi, India225 contributionsI had a lovely long walk through saint germain on a warm day this past august. It was beautiful to walk through the quaint streets with charming boutiques and eateries. Especially enjoyed the covered areas with specialty shops.Written September 13, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Michelle D3 contributionsThis tour with Georgia was absolutely marvellous. She made the Latin Quarter come alive for us, leading through the architecture of the various centuries and the stories the the buildings told. We cannot recommend this tour enough for anyone that wants to know the story of Paris.Written September 23, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SOQ2010Massachusetts2,067 contributionsParis and champ elysees are synonymous. Happening street with high end shops. Beggers was a sharp contrast to this fashionable area.Written September 28, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Traveler OWashington DC, DC969 contributionsEasily reached on foot, most visitors simply transit this island next to get to Ile de la Cite or to the right bank. Worth taking a bike or going for a walk around the island as there's alot of history to be seen.Written September 6, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Arizonapopi1Florence, Italy807 contributionsGet a good map. The place is huge. Be aware that you walk on the street on larger than usual cobblestones making walking a challenge. Good shoes will help. Otherwise a truly interesting place.Written October 1, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JRMPenetanguishene, Canada101 contributionsThe Musee des Beaux Arts de Paris located in the Petit Palais is simply wonderful: conveniently located, free of charge, uncrowded, open daily, housed in a grand and ornate 19th century edifice and full of all kinds of fabulous paintings and other works of art. It deserves more attention than it gets. Located between the Champs Elysee and the Seine not far from the Place de la Concorde and the Jardins Tuileries, it is a perfect accompaniment to the nearby Musee Orangerie. How can anybody not be happy in Paris?Written October 2, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
