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Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris

Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris is a historic religious site in or near Paris, with a visit centred on architecture and interior spaces, liturgical or devotional setting and sculpture, glass or stonework.

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Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris Benh LIEU SONG · CC BY-SA 3.0
Typical visit
1 hour 30 minutes
Setting
Outdoor
Region
Île-de-France
Last checked
10 Aug 2026

Why visit

Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris is a historic religious site in or near Paris, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris, focus on architecture and interior spaces, liturgical or devotional setting, sculpture, glass or stonework.

What you will see

  • architecture and interior spaces.
  • liturgical or devotional setting.
  • sculpture, glass or stonework.

History

Construction began in the 12th century and continued over generations. The cathedral was extensively restored after the fire of 15 April 2019 and reopened in December 2024.

Visitor tips

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    Confirm the current public entrance or trailhead before departure.

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    Allow extra time for security, parking, steep approaches, queues or weather where relevant.

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    Respect worship, conservation, protected-landscape and photography rules shown on site.

About Île-de-France

Paris and its surrounding royal, religious and medieval heritage, from major national collections to former court residences.

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