Download Asterix Et Les Vikings Cartoon Now I Canu0027t Give AnymoreIts easy to spend a few hours walking in and around the church looking at the gargoyles, art work, gothic architecture, and intricate facade featuring biblical characters. Over 8. Gothic masterpiece sits on top of a Roman temple. During the Revolution it was used as a stable, in 1. Napoleon crowned himself here and during the mass to celebrate the 1. Liberation shots rang out. Start your tour of Paris here it forms the core for much of Paris history and get the most from the visit by watching Disneys Hunchback of Notre Dame 1. Paris in the Middle Ages. Point out the easily recognizable carvings of Biblical characters on the faade and the chancel screen that runs round the centre of the church telling the story of Jesus in a medieval style cartoon strip. Its a working cathedral so the kids need to show respect, but as its free you can just pop in for a few minutes, and then climb the towers to get a close look at the gargoyles and explore Quasimodos world. Dont miss the Crypte Archologique at the entrance on the square in front of Notre Dame. Here you can see the remains of the Paris that Asterix would recognize the Roman city of Lutetia. There is a pretty playground behind the cathedral with fabulous views across the Seine. In winter go skating in front of the nearby Hotel de Ville and in summer enjoy the fun at Paris Plages when the main road on the Right Bank is turned into a beach. Eat ice cream at Berthillon closed August or croissants at Boulangerie St Martin across the street. Closest Mtro to Notre Dame Cit. Reviews Open daily 6am to 1. Perched on the top of Montmartre hill with incredible views of Paris from both the 4. The surrounding neighborhood features a collection of charming streets, shops, and restaurants. Its easy to spend an entire afternoon exploring the area. Theres a funicular tram to take you up to the Sacre Coeur if the steps are too much. Parisians have mixed feelings about the sparkly white basilica of Sacre Coeur. It was built to celebrate the end of the Paris Commune in 1. Montmartre. As a result it is a highly conservative building with some very nationalistic symbols. Look for Joan of Arc and King Louis IX on the front. You can climb to the top of the dome but the view from the hilltop is splendid enough. Be aware that there is a continual mass inside the cathedral and silence is the rule. The gardens in front have a beautiful old carrousel at the bottom. There is also a lovely little park behind Sacre Coeur. This is a beautiful spot for a family evening stroll when the crowds have gone home and Sacre Coeur is lit by the moonlight. The haunt of some of the greatest artists Place du Tertre is now a tourist knickknack heaven and a short walk from the basilica, so ideal for kids who love key rings and fridge magnets. Older kids will enjoy the Espace Dali that has an interesting collection of works by the surrealist Salvador Dali. On Rue St Vincent you can see the Montmartre vineyard the harvest celebrations take place in autumn. Away from the crowds, cool off in Square Suzzane Buisson on Rue Giradon. A statue of Saint Denis who was martyred here and gave the area its name sits in the centre of the square. Walk back down Rue Lepic, which has two of the many windmills that once dotted the hill and lots of interesting shops and cafes. It takes you to Mtro Abesses, the deepest in the city. Reviews Open daily 1. April to September. October to March. Wonderful views both day and evening of the Eiffel Tower, the Champs Elysees, and the rest of the boulevards that radiate out from the arch. Lots of steps up a tight winding staircase to get to the terrace on top there is no elevator. Napoleon celebrated his victory over the Russians and the Austrians at Austerlitz in 1. When it was built it was in the fields on the edge of Paris. Since then occupying and liberating troops have marched under it and the July 1. First climb the stairs to see the view. The best time to visit is just before sunset as the arch sits in the middle of an axis that runs from the Louvre to the modern arch at La Dfense, which is due west. Then admire the arch itself. Point out Napoleon in his emperors clothes on the left base. The shields on the top are engraved with his victories and inside are the names of his generals those who were killed are underlined. The frieze on the northern side shows his troops breaking the ice in the frozen lakes so thousands of their enemies would drown. The tomb of the unknown soldier lies underneath. It contains one of the 1. Frenchmen who died in WW1. The eternal flame is relit in a small ceremony at 6. Time to refuel then head for the belle poque teashop Ladure, 7. Champs Elyses, which serves the best macaroons in the city. After have a runabout in the Jardins des Champs Elyses and take a stroll across the citys most beautiful bridge the Pont Alexandre III.