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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
4.5
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
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This famous cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture on which construction began in the 12th century, stands on the Île de la Cité and is the symbolic heart of the city.
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The area
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Neighbourhood: Ile de la Cité / Ile Saint-Louis
Two islands sit in the middle of the Seine at the very heart of Paris. The more majestic one, Ile de la Cité, sparkles with history. This is the birthplace of Paris, the home of the Gothic Sainte-Chapelle, and the site of the prison where Marie Antoinette was held before her execution. Tourists flock to see the iconic Notre Dame and the beautiful bridges that straddle the Seine. Ile Saint-Louis, the more provincial island, welcomes you with cozy traditional eateries, small boutiques, and what some people say is the best ice cream in the city. This is essential Paris from its very beginnings to its modern appeal.
How to get there
- St-Michel – Notre-Dame • 4 min walk
- Saint-Michel – Notre-Dame • 4 min walk
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Vicky Silve
Abbadia Lariana, Italy321 contributions
Quasimodo, where are you?
Aug 2021
I was lucky enough to visit it before that infamous fire, and I remember it as one of the most iconic places I visited in my life. As a big literature and Disney geek, it was like living in “Nôtre-Dame de Paris”. I will never forget the magnificent and colourful stained glass windows…
Written 4 October 2021
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LizaB
Las Vegas, NV487 contributions
Historic but still undergoing repairs.
Sep 2021
Was here after the fire in 2019 and looks a little better in 2021. It is still a beautiful cathedral but unfortunately it’s taking a loooooong time to repair it. Scaffolding still surrounds most of the side along the Seine. Cannot get too close due to all the construction.
Written 2 October 2021
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA11,143 contributions
Rebirth Under Way
Jul 2021
Currently under construction. All of our hearts broke with the tragic huge fire, but we have hope that the cathedral will be back. The plan is to restore in the 19th Century design, and at this time is is under construction. Lots of work around. Heartening to come and witness the rebirth.
Written 29 September 2021
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Andrés Maldonado Ruiz
Amsterdam, The Netherlands47 contributions
Famous gothic cathedral which after the fire is not accesible but still stunning to admire.
Sep 2021 • Couples
Breathtaking architecture as always. I have visited the cathedral before the fire and currently after it. It is really sad to get to see how the fire impacted it you cannot go inside anymore and all you can see is the outside of it now. Still beautiful and worth looking into it from the outside
Written 11 September 2021
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Sally
Manchester, UK3 contributions
Lovely
Sep 2021 • Couples
I got to see this monument on 2015 it was so beautiful but after the fire now its sad to remember all the details. Still beautiful tho
Written 10 September 2021
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German F
New Jersey243 contributions
Amazing Landmark
Sep 2021 • Couples
Amazing and beautiful cathedral. A shame it was burned down. Currently under construction and renovation hence no access. Exterior is boarded up and multiple cranes around the structure.
Written 10 September 2021
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Ben
Taby, Sweden590 contributions
Soon magnificent again!!❤️
Sep 2021 • Business
One of the most sad moments 15 April 2019 when this magnificent cathedral couch on fire and left the whole world in breathless mode.
But soon enough we will be able to visit this historical restored masterpiece again!❤️👍
But soon enough we will be able to visit this historical restored masterpiece again!❤️👍
Written 9 September 2021
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Lee Ann Murray
Dallas, TX214 contributions
Still Glorious
Oct 2020
We have been to Notre-Dame twice, once before the fire and once right after. Luckily the first time we were there we could go in and marvel at all its beauty. The architecture is so freaking neat!! Yes it was closed our 2nd time visiting, but from some vantage points you couldn't even tell there was a fire. The saddest part was the missing stained glass windows that were removed to restore after the fire. I remember those being so glorious.
Written 4 September 2021
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Kesha Wester
Manchester, UK46 contributions
Beautiful
Aug 2021
We hadn't been able to visit it because it is under construction, but each friend we spoke to about Paris advised us to come for a walk in this pretty district.
Written 2 September 2021
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Chris D
Alabama2 contributions
Closed but we enjoyed
Aug 2021
It's not just famous for being iconic landmark of Paris but the Disney film as well. Unfortunately part of the church are burned down and inside are very damaged at this moment. The pictures were taken before the incident and definitely love the glasswork and priests who are ready to explain the artifacts and artwork within this church.
Written 31 August 2021
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Sibani S
Cathedral City, CA
In which City is the notre dame cathedral located
Ben
Taby, Sweden590 contributions
I don't know if this is a serous question...!? but... Anyway...
I find it hard to believe that you missed one of the most devastated fire over two year ago... I was all over the news around the globe... Notre Dame in Paris.
Paris is the capital of France, a big country in Europe... And Europe...
Well, it's just over the sea.
when was it built?
bama74
Columbus, GA123 contributions
Sorry that it was started in 1163
Marina R
Cairo, Egypt32 contributions
Is the cathedral still opened for tourists to visit?
Bryn Heather Johnson
Draper, UT145 contributions
No, but they do have some information about the restoration posted along the barriers. It was interesting to walk around the cathedral and read about the fire and the plans to rebuild.
SaraAdkison
Houston, TX
Is mass still being held at Notre Dame? We are visiting in October, and I heard there are English masses, so we really wanted to go. Thanks in advance!
etoileparis
Paris, France83 contributions
Notre Dame will be closed for renovation and repair. Mass will be held at St Germain d'Auxerrois, near the Louvre museum, with the Archbishop presiding Sunday evening, I couldn't find information about the mass in English. concerts will also transfer to this church,
Ethan M.
Ashburn, VA81 contributions
We are looking to visit Paris around the end of August. Will it be open to the public and for tours by then? Or will only some parts (or none of) Notre Dame be opened?
2019 Europe trip
Palos Heights, IL62 contributions
It is a definite NO. You can take a river cruise and see the back of the building from the river but it will take YEARS to renovate. There are plenty of other things to visit. Take a hop on hop off bus tour, there are several routes and you see a lot.
Matt S
Mansfield, TX12 contributions
Is the Veneration of the Holy Crown of Thorns still happening during restoration? My family is traveling there, and we would like to be there on August 2nd for this if it is happening.
seed37
Paris, France206 contributions
Highly unlikely. Nothing can take place *within* the cathedral because of current lead abatement from the once glorious lead roof over the cathedral.
I am fairly certain that the Crown of Thorns (along with other treasures) were rescued from the cathedral during the fire, but they are now safely stored off-site until the cathedral is safe for re-entry.
Sally N
Las Vegas, NV118 contributions
Do the Seine River cruises (any one) allow you to get out and walk up to the cathedral, or at least as far as you are able to, at the present time?
mysugarpie
Tulsa, OK395 contributions
yes.
Hola, alguien que haya estado en Paris luego del incendio en Notre-Dame me puede comentar si es posible visitarla? El acceso a las islas está permitido?
Anomar
Am Mellensee, Germany178 contributions
Leider kann man die Kathedrale nur von weitem betrachten.
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