Bona Ventura

Île de la Cité · Paris

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris

Place of worshipMust-see

Reopened in December 2024 after the 2019 fire: the restored limestone interior is brighter than it has been for centuries, and the towers climb (424 steps) gives gargoyle-level views.

Address
6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris
Hours
Cathedral open daily (roughly 7:50-19:00, later on some evenings); towers Apr-Sep 9:00-23:00, Oct-Mar 9:00-17:30
Best time to go
Morning · About 1 h
Price
Cathedral free; towers EUR 16 (2026)
Price level
€

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Good to know

  • Cathedral entry is free; an optional free time-slot reservation skips most of the queue.
  • Tower tickets are sold online only, no sales on site.
  • The archaeological crypt under the square is a separate paid entry.

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