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Notre-Dame Cathedral Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
The Gothic masterpiece on Île de la Cité, reborn after the 2019 fire.
Photo: Dietmar Rabich / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
After the devastating fire of April 2019, Notre-Dame reopened in December 2024 following a five-year restoration. The cleaned stone, restored vaults and new spire make the interior brighter than it has been in centuries.
Look for the three great rose windows, the carved portals of the west façade and the restored chapels along the nave.
Tickets / priceFree entry to the cathedral; book a free time slot online to skip the queue. The bell towers cost about €16 and must be booked online. Source: Official ticketing via secondary listings (official site blocks automated checks), checked 2026-10-10
Opening hoursUsually Monday–Friday 7:50–19:00 (until 22:00 on Thursdays), Saturday–Sunday 8:15–19:30. Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Source: Official hours via Paris je t'aime and visitor listings, checked 2026-10-10
Time needed45–90 minutes
Best timeRight at opening, or early evening
Getting thereCité (M4) · Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame (RER B, C)
Address6 Parvis Notre-Dame – Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004
Booking advice
Entry is free. Reserving a free time slot online lets you use the shorter queue.
Insider tips
- Dress respectfully and keep voices low; it is an active place of worship with regular services.
- Walk around to the back of the cathedral and the Square Jean XXIII for the best view of the flying buttresses.
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