Basic Information

• Destination: Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, Île de la Cité, Paris, France
• Type: Religious Site, Cultural Site, Historical Site
• Price range: Free (basic entry); optional fees for crypt, treasury or tours
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• Ranking: 4.8/5
• Ranking in destination: Top 1 — most iconic landmark in Paris

Content – English

• Name en: Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris (Notre-Dame Cathedral)
• Description en: One of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, Notre-Dame began construction in 1163 and was largely complete by 1260. Its notable features include rib vaults, flying buttresses, and enormous rose windows, as well as three historic pipe organs and massive church bells Wikipedia. Following a devastating fire in April 2019 that destroyed the roof and spire, the cathedral reopened December 2024 after an extensive restoration involving 2,000 artisans WikipediaParis je t'aime - Tourist officeAdelaide Now.
• Insider tips en: Reserve a free entry time slot via the official app or website to reduce waiting times sortiraparis.comAFAR Media. Visit Thursdays for extended hours until 10 PM, and plan your visit outside mass times (8 am, noon, 6 pm weekdays; additional times Sunday) if possible sortiraparis.comAFAR Media.
• What to bring en: Camera, comfortable walking shoes, water bottle—entry is free, so you can spend time admiring intricate details.
• Entry fee notes en: Entry to the cathedral is free; optional tickets include Treasury (€12), Archaeological Crypt (€9–11), and future access to towers (expected to reopen summer 2025) https://paris-notredame.com/discoverparis.infoParisTouristInformation.frReddit.
• Best time to visit en: Late afternoons (4–5 pm) or after 6 pm to avoid crowds; Thursdays for extended hours; early bookings cut wait times https://paris-notredame.com/sortiraparis.com.

Contact & Location – English

• Address en: 6 Parvis Notre-Dame – Place Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France notre-dame-cathedral-tickets.com
• Phone: Typically not highlighted publicly; use official website contact form
• Website: notredamedeparis.fr Wikipédia
• Email: Available via official site

Operational Details

• Opening hours:
  • Monday–Wednesday & Friday: 7:50 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: until 10:00 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday: 8:15 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Last entry: 30 minutes before closing ParisTouristInformation.frdiscoverparis.info
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•   "Thursday": "07:50–22:00",
•   "Friday": "07:50–19:00",
•   "Sat–Sun": "08:15–19:30"
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• Suggested duration hours: 1–2 hours, longer if visiting treasury or crypt.
• Languages spoken: French; signage and app-based guides available in English and other languages

Features & Amenities

• Accessibility features: Accessible entry and facilities; designated queues for people with disabilities https://paris-notredame.com/
• Amenities:
• ["Accessible Entry", "Audio Guides (via app)", "Seating", "Nearby Cafés", "Restrooms"]

Media

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• Virtual tour url: Not available currently

Ratings & Reviews

• Rating: ~4.8
• Review count: Millions of annual visitors prior to 2019 fire; continues to be the most visited monument in Paris Wikipedia

Administrative

• Is featured: Yes
• Is popular: Yes — top cultural and historical icon of Paris
• Created at: –

Interesting Facts

• Notre-Dame marks the city’s "point zéro"—the reference point for measuring distances from Paris 

The gargoyles most people recognize were added during the 19th-century restoration and are purely decorative—not the original rain spouts