Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris et son trésor

The Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, is the most visited monument in France. It was built in the Middle Ages, at the far end of the Île de la Cité. Work started in the 13th century and finished in the 15th century. Badly damaged during the French Revolution, the cathedral was restored in the 19th century by the architect Viollet-le-Duc. Its many visitors come to admire its stained glass and rose windows, the towers, the steeple and the gargoyles. They can also discover the Notre-Dame treasury and have a go at climbing the towers to enjoy a panoramic view of Paris. In 2013, Notre-Dame is celebrated its 850th anniversary. For this occasion, many events were organized and the cathedral renewed its bells with the arrival of eight new bells as well as a new great bell. Road distances from Paris in France are calculated from point 0 on the cathedral forecourt.

Free admission for all except for the towers.

Free admission for all except for the towers.

Since the fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on 15 April 2019, the building has been closed to the public. Nevertheless, the volunteers of the CASA association, who have been giving tours of the building for 50 years, are continuing their mission of welcoming visitors to the area around the cathedral. Tours for individuals, in various languages, are organised. The meeting point is the statue of the Virgin Mary on the square. To find out the dates and times of the next tours, consult the calendar. Visits for groups are also available by reservation.
Calendar at https://www.acck.fr/GuidesCasa-calendrierCasa/

Free admission for all except for the towers.

Requests can be sent to reception at [email protected].

Following a serious fire on April 15, 2019, Notre Dame Cathedral, its treasure and towers are closed until further notice.

The cathedral is open 365 days a year from 8am to 6.45pm (7.15pm on Saturdays and Sundays).
You can visit the cathedral's treasury everyday from 9.30am to 6pm (these times may change during special occasions).

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Audio guides are available at the entrance to the cathedral. They provide 35 minutes of commentary in French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese and Chinese. Opening times: from 9.30am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and from 1pm to 6pm on Sunday.

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Accessibility: The cathedral is partly accessible for visitors with limited mobility (the nave, the aisles and the transept, i.e. more than two-thirds of the building). There are three steps leading up to the central choir and the treasury. Note: there is one small step at the entrance, but the floor of the cathedral and the exit are on a single level. The bell towers are not accessible to wheelchair users and visitors with limited mobility. Visually impaired people are strongly advised not to attempt the climb. Visitors should be in good physical condition (400 steps). No toilets.

Details of adapted museums and monuments in the Paris region in the ‘Culture and Disability’ section of the PCVB website: http://en.parisinfo.com/what-to-see-in-paris/info/guides/culture-and-disability.

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