Good to know
- Time to spend
- 45 minutes–1 hour; add an hour for the towers
- Tickets
- Free entry; optional free time slot. Towers are paid and need a timed booking
- Best time
- Early morning or evening on weekdays
- Getting there
- Metro Cité (line 4) or RER B/C Saint-Michel Notre-Dame
Itineraries with Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Notre-Dame Cathedral is on day 1
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Notre-Dame Cathedral is on day 1
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Notre-Dame Cathedral is on day 2
Notre-Dame Cathedral is on day 1
Notre-Dame Cathedral is on day 1
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Notre-Dame Cathedral is on day 3
Day 1 of Paris in a week
The islands and the Left Bank
How Notre-Dame Cathedral fits into a day.- 9:00Notre-Dame CathedralÎle de la Cité
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Notre-Dame Cathedral questions
Is Notre-Dame open again after the fire?
Yes. The cathedral reopened to visitors in December 2024, and the bell towers reopened in September 2025.
Do I need a reservation to enter Notre-Dame?
No, entry is free with or without one. Booking a free time slot online helps you skip the longer walk-in line in busy months.
