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Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris: visitor guide

Rebuilding Notre-Dame de Paris in just five years - it's a gamble worth taking!

On 15 April 2019, a major fire partially destroyed the upper part of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral. After five years of work, the famous monument will reopen its doors on 8 December 2024.

Notre-Dame restoration work: timetable

Supervision of the restoration work - which continues after reopening to the public - has been conferred to architect Philippe Villeneuve. Step by step, the cathedral is being restored to its former glory:

  • its spire surmounted by its cross since 6 December 2023
  • a rooster at the top of the spire since 16 December 2023
  • its chevet cross since 24 May 2024
  • its angel with trumpet since 24 July 2024
  • its eight north belfry bells since 12 September 2024
  • the restoration of the chevet and sacristy in 2025
  • the installation of stained glass windows in 2026
  • the restoration of the forecourt and the approach to the cathedral, its vegetation and the enhancement of the façade, under the direction of Belgian architect and landscape designer Bas Smets, to be completed in 2027.

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The Olympic bell rung by the athletes after each victory at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Games, has joined one of the cathedral's towers.

Notre-Dame Cathedral has been open again since 8 December 2024

The parvis de Notre-Dame, the archeological crypt of the parvis de Notre-Dame and the Pont au Double - a footbridge reserved for pedestrian traffic allowing easy access from the parvis de Notre-Dame to the Left Bank and vice versa - are accessible to the public and the cathedral is therefore once again open to the public.

To make it easier to welcome visitors, the visit route has been completely redesigned. A free online ticketing service and a mobile application are available.

The new liturgical furniture (baptistery, altar, ambo, tabernacle, cathedra) are designed in bronze by the fonderie d'art Barthélémy Art in the Drôme. The sacred vases were designed in gold by l'Atelier d'orfèvrerie Marischael. The new chairs - 1,500 in all - are made of solid oak from Sologne.

The crown of thorns - an essential sacred relic for believers - is installed at the heart of a new 4-metre high reliquary, designed in cedar wood. She is venerated every Friday from 3pm to 5pm until 18 April 2025 and every first Friday of the month from 3pm to 5pm from May 2025.

  • Please note: access for groups is scheduled for Pentecost 2025, on 9 June 2025. Reservations are required for all groups of 7 to 25 people (including the speaker). Reservations will open on 15 May 2025

However, access to the towers of Notre-Dame is closed to the public until further notice.

After an exceptional programme of celebrations in December 2024, the programme continues and the public is invited to take part:

  • Notre-Dame de Paris: at the heart of the construction site at the Maison du chantier et des métiers, until the end of 2024
  • photo exhibitions on the faces and trades of the restoration on the palisades around the building site
  • an immersive virtual experience of Eternelle Notre-Dame under the parvis of Notre-Dame at the Cité de l'Histoire
  • 2024/2025 musical season of ’Sacred Music at Notre-Dame de Paris’ with 50 concerts, 20 international soloists, 15 guest orchestras and choirs, 12 recitals on the great organ, 6 world premieres. Concerts every Tuesday evening at 8.30pm by the Maîtrise de Notre-Dame and every month a major event
  • the Monnaie de Paris is minting a collection of coins of excellence in association with Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral to mark the reopening of the monument
  • Great organ listening every Sunday from 4pm to 4:45pm
  • in April 2025, statues from the spire will return, having been kept at the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine during the works
  • Exhibition ‘Sacred Places - Building, Celebrating, Coexisting’ organised by the Pavillon de l'Arsenal outside its walls at the Espace Notre-Dame (6 rue de la Cité, Paris 4th arrondissement). Open until 8 June 2025, every day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Find out more on the website of the cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris

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The best baguette in Paris 2025 celebrated on the square in front of Notre-Dame

On 7 May 2025, on the occasion of the Fête du Pain, baker Mickaël Reydellet, an artisan from the 10th arrondissement, will officially receive the prize for the best baguette in Paris 2025 on the square in front of Notre-Dame.

This award honours the artisan expertise and passion of Parisian bakers, in an iconic setting, at the foot of a monument undergoing a renaissance. A delicious and convivial celebration not to be missed.

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NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS IN PICTURES

Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Facade
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Vigile Pascale - Maîtrise de Notre Dame
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Baptistère
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Cathèdre
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Châsse-reliquaire - Couronne d'épines- Artisans
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Jean Charles de Castelbajac - Artisan
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Jean Charles de Castelbajac - Chasuble liturgique
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Jean Charles de Castelbajac - Croquis
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Jean Charles de Castelbajac - Vêtement liturgique
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Jean Charles de Castelbajac - Signature
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Maîtrise de Notre Dame
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Objets litugiques
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Portail Statue
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Tabernacle ouvert
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Vierge à l'Enfant Statue
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Vierge a l'enfant
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Déambulatoire
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Voute et Vitraux
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Vitraux
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Voutes
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Pieta Panoramique
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Pieta
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Couronne d'épines
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Chaise initiales Notre Dame
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Artisans Chaises
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Chapelle
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - 2024 - Orgue

What to do around Notre-Dame de Paris

The Île de la Cité, on which Notre-Dame de Paris is located, has a wealth of architectural and heritage treasures to visit! There are also plenty of activities to do on your own, as a couple, with friends or as a family. Discover our top 7 must-do activities around Notre-Dame de Paris.

Visiting the monuments of Paris

Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral is one of the capital's must-see monuments... and the list is long! You can also add the Conciergerie and the Sainte-Chapelle - just a stone's throw from the famous cathedral - the Eiffel Tower, the Panthéon, the Châteaux of Versailles and Vincennes and the Palais Garnier. Another Gothic masterpiece not to be missed is the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the visiting hours for Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral?

Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral is open:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 7.50am to 7pm
  • Thursday, from 7.50am to 10pm
  • Saturday and Sunday, from 8.15am to 7.30pm

The Notre-Dame shop is open:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9.30am to 7pm
  • Thursday, from 9.30am to 10pm
  • Saturday and Sunday, from 9.30am to 7.30pm

Is booking compulsory?

No, it is always possible to access Notre-Dame without booking. A smooth flow of visitors is maintained on the square in front of the cathedral.

Access to the cathedral is free of charge. Do not accept any approaches from people selling counterfeit banknotes.

The Treasury is the only area of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris where there is an admission charge. The entrance fee is 12€. It is open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 6pm (9pm on Thursdays) and from 1pm to 5.30pm on Sundays.

Is the cathedral accessible to people with disabilities?

Yes, and a number of tools are available: tactile booklet, 3D models, etc.

Are suitcases allowed in Notre-Dame?

It is not permitted to enter Notre-Dame with a suitcase.

How do I book my ticket to visit Notre-Dame de Paris?

Visitors can register online free of charge and then take advantage of a revised and simplified tour route:

Visiting slots are available for the day before yesterday, the day before and for the day itself.

Where to walk around Notre-Dame?

Conciergerie, Sainte-Chapelle, archaeological crypt, Ile Saint-Louis, crafts, restaurants to discover... explore the area around Notre-Dame with our interactive map of places to see around Notre-Dame.

Help restore Notre-Dame ?

Whether you are French or foreign, it is possible to make a donation to support the cathedral and contribute to its restoration.

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