Notre-Dame de Paris

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Notre-Dame de Paris, meaning “our lady of Paris,” is a famous medieval gothic cathedral, located on the island in the centre of Paris called Île de la Cité. The cathedral is full of impressive gothic elements and architectural details. Notre-Dame was largely completed in 13th century, and was badly damaged during the French Revolution until it was finally rescued from destruction by Napoleon, who used the cathedral to crown himself Emperor of the French. The cathedral is widely known for the story of “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame” by Victor Hugo. Don’t miss the nearby Conciergerie, a former medieval royal palace, and a prison during French Revolution, now mostly used for law courts. It was also the last prison to hold Marie Antoinette. You can walk around the island and imagine what the life in Paris was like centuries ago and its beautiful authentic streets.