Notre-Dame Cathedral

Flying buttresses, rose windows, and nearly 900 years of history.

Notre-Dame de Paris was begun in the 12th century and is one of the great Gothic cathedrals. It reopened to visitors in December 2024 after the fire of 2019, and the interior and the exterior sculpture can be seen again.

Gothic Free entry Reserve a slot

Essential details

Quick facts

Ticket price: Entry is free; a free reservation helps you skip the queue. Extra sites may charge.
Hours: Open daily; services affect visiting. Check the official site.
Recommended visit: 1 hour.

Getting there

Address: 6 Parvis Notre-Dame, 75004 Paris.
Nearest transport: Metro line 4 to Cite, or RER B and C to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame.
On foot: A short walk from the Latin Quarter and the Sainte-Chapelle.

Accessibility & comfort

Access: Level access to the nave.
Crowds: Busy; the queue moves steadily.
Facilities: Restrooms and shops nearby.

                        
                            How to fit Notre-Dame Cathedral into your day
                        
                                Morning: Reserve a morning slot.
                            
                                Midday: Lunch in the Latin Quarter.
                            
                                Afternoon: Walk along the Seine to the bouquinistes.