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Both are on the Île de la Cité, both are unmissable, and most visitors only have half a day. Here's exactly how to choose — and how to see both properly.

Your complete 2026 guide to visiting the reopened Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Get the latest on tickets, opening hours, dress code, and what to see inside.

Wondering what a Paris walking tour is really like? From what to wear to how long they last, here's everything you need to know before you book.

Skip the tourist traps and discover Paris on foot the way locals love it. These curated walking routes connect iconic landmarks with hidden courtyards, quiet gardens, and the neighbourhood moments most visitors miss.

Notre Dame Paris guide for 2026: opening hours, free reservations, mass times, best guided tours, photos, history, and what to see nearby.

Explore Le Marais like a local. Discover hidden courtyards, secret galleries, and off-the-beaten-path spots in Paris's most vibrant neighbourhood.

Le Marais is one of the most rewarding neighbourhoods in Paris — but most visitors only scratch the surface. Here are 10 hidden courtyards, medieval mansions, and secret spots worth finding.

Planning to visit Notre Dame in April 2026? You've picked the most extraordinary month of the year. Easter Sunday falls on 5 April, bringing the full drama of Holy Week to the world's most iconic cathedral — Tenebrae, the Veneration of the Crown of Thorns on Good Friday, the Easter Vigil, and the Solemn Easter Mass. Add three unmissable Tuesday evening concerts (Bach, Britten, and a Grand Organ recital by Thierry Escaich) and Crown of Thorns viewings every Friday, and April 2026 at Notre Dame is unlike anything else in Paris. This is your complete guide to every mass, ceremony, and event — with everything you need to plan your visit.

Visit Notre Dame in January 2026 to claim a front-row seat to history before the 2026 Jubilee crowds arrive. While the rest of Paris is still waking up from New Year’s Eve, you could be standing in the silent, luminous heart of the "Grande Dame," witnessing a семь-year resurrection seven years in th

Planning to visit Notre Dame in December 2025? Here is the confirmed Christmas Mass schedule, Tower ticket secrets, and how to skip the crowds.

The Boulevard Haussmann Christmas Lights 2025 are the grand finale of the Parisian holiday season. While other streets have their own unique charm, this is the boulevard that invented the modern magic of Christmas shopping. The Boulevard Haussmann Christmas Lights 2025 are now officially live, and t

Get ready for one of the most elegant displays of the year: the Place Vendome Christmas Lights 2025 are launching this week. As a centerpiece of Parisian luxury, the Place Vendome Christmas Lights 2025 are an essential, must-see event for the holiday season.

The Faubourg Saint Honore Christmas Lights 2025 are now live, casting a magical and elegant glow on one of Paris's most exclusive and powerful streets. As of November 17, the illuminations are on, and this guide provides everything you need to know about the Faubourg Saint Honore Christmas Lights 20

The essential guide to the Paris Christmas window displays 2025. See the magical vitrines from Galeries Lafayette, Printemps, & Le Bon Marché. Your 2025 guide is here.

Avenue Montaigne Christmas Lights 2025 are now officially shining, transforming Paris's most elegant neighborhood into a magical runway of light. As of November 14, the illuminations are on, and this guide provides everything you need to know to visit the Avenue Montaigne Christmas Lights 2025.

This is Paris Christmas Lights week: As of this week, Paris is officially sparkling. The "City of Light" is transforming for the holiday season, and the magic is happening right now.

Champs Elysees Christmas Lights 2025 are the most famous and anticipated holiday illuminations in the world. As of November 16, these legendary lights are now shining brightly for the 2025 holiday season. For any visitor to Paris, seeing the Champs Elysees Christmas Lights 2025 is an essential and m

Did you know the stones of the demolished Bastille prison were re-used to build a bridge over the Seine? Or that one of Notre Dame's main towers is secretly wider than the other?

The ultimate guide to Île de la Cité. Discover the history of its iconic landmarks and learn about our expert Notre Dame guided tours, Sainte-Chapelle guided tours, and more.