Notre Dame Cathedral is probably one of the most well known pieces of stunning French gothic architecture in the world. The actual construction started in 1163 and was finally completed in 1345 with spectacular results. The magnificent organ which is housed here has seen much change, being almost totally rebuilt in the nineteenth century, it has 7800 pipes with 900 of those being classified as historical. The cathedral itself has played host too many historic events, the last being in 2007. Notre dame has been the centre piece for many movies over the years but more famously the novel by Victor Hugo and the Hunchback of Notre Dame. There really is so much history which has evolved around the cathedral and everyone can enjoy its offerings totally free of charge, with many frequent concerts being played here for you to enjoy without spending a penny.
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The Louvre is without doubt, the world’s most famous art gallery and whether on holiday in Paris or just passing through, a visit here is a must. Once a royal fortress this fantastic building has grown into what we see today. The gallery itself was established in 1793 and over the many years which have passed, has been and still is home to some of the finest pieces of art that the world has ever seen. The most famous being Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa which has been hanging in its great halls for some years. The Louvre Pyramid which sits just outside is a sight to behold and with a little forward planning, all these fantastic sights can be seen free of charge. Children under the age of 18 get free entry but on the first Sunday of each month, entry is totally free to everyone.
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