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My Paris: A Journey of Notre Dame and Beyond
I'll never forget where I was when the news broke about the Notre Dame fire in 2019. Just devastating for France, for Paris, and for all of us who cherish history.
Finally, on my third trip to Paris in April, I got to see inside Notre Dame and marvel at those rose windows! A moment I'd been waiting for. The crowds at Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie were a bit much, so I decided to skip them for now.
Exploring the Heart of Paris
This last trip was packed! I spent days wandering around and took in so many beautiful spots. Check out the list of the places I visited:
- Musée d'Orsay
- Louvre Museum courtyard
- Palais Royal
- The opulent Place Vendôme
- Église de la Madeleine
- Palais Garnier
- Hôtel de Ville (Paris City Hall)
- Centre Pompidou
- Porte Saint-Denis
- Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur Basilica
- Arc de Triomphe (and the rooftop view!)
- Grand Palais & Petit Palais
- Place de la Concorde
- Saint-Germain-des-Prés district (including Église Saint-Sulpice)
I also love popping into the local markets (marchés) and covered passages (passages couverts) – a must every time I visit Paris!
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