Join Us in France Travel Podcast Exploring Paris and Strasbourg: Notre-Dame Highlights and Winter Traditions
Jun 22, 2025
Kim Cox, a passionate traveler from Minnesota, shares her delightful December adventures in Paris and Strasbourg. She offers tips for enjoying the chilly Parisian museums, including the Musée d'Orsay, and discusses the ongoing restoration of Notre-Dame. In Strasbourg, Kim immerses herself in the festive Christmas markets, discovering the best vin chaud and local culture. Her stories paint a vibrant picture of winter in France, highlighting the charm of cozy cafes and festive lights that make this season magical.
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Kim's Notre-Dame Reopening Experience
- Kim Cox described her experience visiting the newly reopened Notre-Dame as stunning and unexpectedly bright due to cleaned windows.
- She appreciated the operational side chapels and felt a deep personal peace inside the cathedral.
Booking Notre-Dame Tickets
- Get the Notre Dame app and book your free ticket two days in advance for the smoothest access.
- Arrive early or late to avoid crowds, as lines without tickets can reach two hours.
Strasbourg Christmas Market Tips
- Visit Strasbourg Christmas markets in the daytime for less crowded shopping and talk to vendors.
- Enjoy evenings for festive vin chaud and soaking in the atmosphere, but expect busy crowds then.