Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris et son trésor

Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral: a restored masterpiece in the heart of the capital. Situated in the historic center of Paris, at the tip of the Ile de la Cité, Notre-Dame de Paris is back in all its splendor since its reopening in December 2024. This masterpiece of Gothic art, built between the 12th and 15th centuries, stands side by side with other gems such as the Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie. Severely damaged during the French Revolution, the cathedral was magnificently restored in the 19th century by the architect Viollet-le-Duc, who is notably responsible for the famous spire, which was rebuilt identically after the fire in 2019. Today, visitors can once again admire the church's monumental rose windows, restored stained glass, two emblematic towers, gargoyles and chimeras, as well as its treasury of rare items: statues, tapestries, liturgical objects and works of art. The visit also includes the archaeological crypt, located beneath the forecourt, revealing unique remains dating from Antiquity to the Middle Ages, bearing witness to the evolution of the heart of Paris over the centuries. A lively place of worship, Notre-Dame hosts masses, concerts and spiritual highlights, while offering a cultural experience accessible to all, with tours adapted for children, facilities for the disabled and immersive guided tours. Just a stone's throw from the Seine and Paris's most beautiful districts, Notre-Dame is a must for anyone wishing to rediscover the history, emotion and resilience of this universal monument.

Did you know?
Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral made Olympic history by hosting an Olympic mass presided over by Cardinal Louis-Ernest Dubois at the opening ceremony of the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, thus demonstrating its spiritual involvement in this international event.

Opening times and prices

- Volunteer guides from the CASA association offer free guided tours lasting about 1 hour and 30 minutes, focusing on the history, art, and spiritual significance of Notre-Dame. Monday through Friday and on Saturday mornings, the tour includes both the exterior and interior of the cathedral, with audio guides. On Saturday afternoons and Sundays, the tour takes place exclusively outside. From March through September, Saturday evening tours also offer a closer look at the cathedral’s portals.
- The dates and times for exterior tours and interior tour slots are listed in the CASA calendar: https://www.acck.fr/GuidesCasa-calendrierCasa/
- The meeting point is on Rue du Cloître Notre-Dame, at the corner of Rue d’Arcole, at the base of the North Tower (on the left side of the plaza). Tours are free and, depending on the schedule, are offered in English, German, Spanish, and Italian.

Free admission for all. You can reserve a time slot on the website https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/reserver/ or on the official app (available on the app store and play store). Reservations are not compulsory. It is always possible to queue in front of the cathedral (fluid) for people without a reservation. There is a charge for visiting the Treasury: €12/person (reduced rate €6).

Book online. More information at https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/groupes/

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 7.45am to 7pm; Thursday, 7.45am to 10pm; Saturday and Sunday, 8.15am to 7.30pm. Concerts generally take place on Tuesdays at 8.30pm. Auditions on the great organ take place on Sundays at 4pm. The Treasury is open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 6pm (until 9pm on Thursdays) and Sundays, 1pm to 5.30pm.

• Ascension Day
• 15 August
• 25 December
• Easter Monday
• Easter
• 1 January
• 14 July
• 1 May
• 8 May
• 11 November
• Whit Monday

• Free for young people and children
• Free
• Late opening

Services

• Shop/bookshop
• Visitor support

Disability

Priority access

Accessible entrance

Data provided by the establishment and not verified by Paris je t'aime. Please contact the establishment to ensure accessibility.

Adapted activities and workshops

Free for the accompanying person

Free for people with disabilities on presentation of valid ID

Paris for people with disabilities

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