Notre-Dame Cathedral

Notre-Dame de Paris

Notre-Dame de Paris is the famous Gothic cathedral of the capital, a universal masterpiece standing on the Île de la Cité. The Paris audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this emblematic sanctuary, a witness of eight centuries of history of France.

The Gothic cathedral in the heart of Paris

Notre-Dame de Paris is one of the most famous cathedrals of the world and a universal symbol of Paris and France. Built from the twelfth century on the Île de la Cité, in the historic heart of the town, it is one of the major masterpieces of Gothic art. Its harmonious façade, framed by two towers, is adorned with sculpted portals, its famous gallery of kings and its great rose window. Inside, the high nave, the slender vaults, the rose windows and the coloured light testify to the genius of its builders. For centuries, the cathedral was the theatre of the great events of the history of France. In 2019, a terrible fire ravaged its framework and made its spire collapse, moving the whole world; a vast restoration project allowed to restore its splendour. A major sanctuary and a jewel of the heritage, Notre-Dame de Paris is discovered with respect.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the masterpiece of Gothic art standing on the Île de la Cité, its façade with two towers adorned with sculpted portals, the gallery of kings and the great rose window, its high nave and its rose windows, restored after the fire of 2019 that moved the whole world. Notre-Dame de Paris is a universal symbol of the town. It is a major stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

Notre-Dame de Paris lies on the Île de la Cité, in the heart of Paris, reachable on foot and by public transport, including the metro. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; entry is generally free, but the hours and the crowds vary, and the building is very busy. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What happened to Notre-Dame de Paris in 2019?

A terrible fire ravaged its framework and made its spire collapse, moving the whole world; a vast restoration project allowed to restore the splendour of this masterpiece of Gothic art.

Where is Notre-Dame de Paris?

On the Île de la Cité, in the heart of Paris, in France.