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Paris monuments: Arch de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame de Paris, Palais Garnier, Musée de Louvre,

Panorama view from top level of Notre Dame Cathedral on the South Tower Tour

Visit the South Tower of Notre-Dame de Paris

The historical visit is like a stairway to the heavens
by Colleen's Paris October 16, 2025
Exhibitions & ArtMonumentsNotre-Dame de Paris written by Colleen's Paris

Don’t let the 424 steps to the top of Notre‑Dame’s towers intimidate you — from the original stone staircase to the new double-revolution solid oak this is a journey through history. Think of the visit as a stairway to the heavens.

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October 16, 2025 0 comments
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Crown of thorns being carried Notre-Dame de Paris

View the Crown of Thorns Up Close

Veneration tips and hours
by Colleen's Paris February 28, 2025
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This is a republished story. Due to website updates, the original was lost. Are you planning to see the Crown of Thorns at the Notre-Dame de Paris? The best view the glass gold disc for a direct shot of the chapel is to the left of the pillar.

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February 28, 2025 0 comments
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View of the apse of the cathedral Notre Dame de Paris

Make New Notre-Dame de Paris Memories

by Colleen's Paris January 19, 2025
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The Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral’s interior is the brightest I have ever seen. The centuries of incense, smoke, dust and presence of people are memories of the past. It is time to make Notre-Dame memories for the future.

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January 19, 2025 0 comments
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Spend the night in the Opera Garnier? 

by Colleen's Paris February 20, 2023
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Glancing at the Arts in the City‘s newsletter, the headline “Reservez une nuit d’hôtel à l’ Opéra Garnier” (Reserve a night at the Opera Garnier) caught my eye. Mark your calendar and keep your computer open! Reservations open March 1 at 6 pm (CET-Paris).  The first date to reserve is July 16. Sit down for the next piece …

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February 20, 2023 0 comments
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Full Moon Traveling Over the Louvre Pyramid

by Colleen's Paris October 13, 2022
Exhibitions & ArtMonumentsMusée du Louvre written by Colleen's Paris

Were the children at the Louvre on the night of the full moon aware of the Moon Knight? The Egyptian god of light in the night is Khonsu. The name Khonsu means traveler. Khonsu is depicted as a falcon with a moon above its head or as a child in …

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How to Visit Châtelet’s Tour Saint-Jacques in Paris

by Colleen's Paris August 12, 2022
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If you want to begin your pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, begin at Châtelet and the Tour Saint-Jacques in Paris. Or skip the pilgrimage and let MagmaCultura help you discover the fabulous history of the tower and its uses through the centuries. A specialized guide leads you to one of …

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August 12, 2022 1 comment
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Alpiniste technicians on break from Arc de Triomphe Wrapped

Wrapping the Arc de Triomphe

by Colleen's Paris September 14, 2021
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Some dreams become reality. Fabric is covering the Arc de Triomphe sixty years after Christo and Jeanne-Claude envisioned the project L’Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped. “L’Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped” is entirely funded by the Estate of Christo V. Javacheff through the sale of Christo’s works of art. It receives no public …

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Notre-Dame de Paris: Oaks and Stone – the Latest News

by Colleen's Paris February 17, 2021
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The day after the fire, President Emmanuel Macron said that Notre-Dame de Paris would be repaired by 2024. That was the easy part. Where do you find trees at least 100-years old to replace Eugène Viollet-le-Duc’s spire? Where do you find the stones to replace those from 760 year ago …

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One Year Ago-One Month Ago in Paris Notre-Dame’s Fire

by Colleen's Paris April 15, 2020
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One year ago, April 15, the steeple of Eugène Viollet-le-Duc burned and crashed through the roof of Notre-Dame de Paris: architectural flaw? One month ago, March 15, the sun was shining; everyone ignored a lockdown, went to the “beach” and socialised. An invisible agent locked down work on Notre Dame …

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