Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - Île de la Cité (4ᵉ arrondissement)
Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral is one of the world's most emblematic Gothic monuments. Construction began in 1163 on the Île de la Cité, and was completed around 1345. It features a ribbed-vaulted chevet, buttresses, remarkable stained-glass windows, including the famous rosettes, and a monumental facade flanked by two massive towers.
Its history is marked by many episodes: the Revolution, restoration in the XIXᵉ s., Victor Hugo's novel and, most recently, the fire of 2019 that destroyed the spire and roof structure. The cathedral reopened to the public in December 2024, following a major renovation, and is once again attracting millions of visitors.
Visits, access and students
- Main entrance free of charge, but booking recommended via the official website to avoid queues
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 7.50am-7pm, with late-night opening on Thursday until 10pm; weekends 8.15am-7.30pm
- Admission: free admission / access to the treasure trove (Crown of Thorns...) approx. €10, free for disabled visitors and their carers.
- PRM access: ground floor, partial interior elevator, accessible toilets nearby
- Public: students, architecture enthusiasts, religious communities, tourists, schoolchildren.
Practical info
- Address: Parvis Notre-Dame - Place Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris
- Last admission: approximately 30 minutes before closing
- Public transport: Cité metro station (line 4), Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame RER station (B/C), buses and self-service bicycles.
- Services: guided tours, audio guides, sacred music festivals, daily masses