Visit the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris: tickets, prices, times

Are you going to visit Paris and its wonders? Discover everything you need to know about the great Lady of the capital

Parisian Muse, symbol of a whole country, inspired the greatest feathers, the most beautiful voices. Nearly 900 years old, the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris became a character in its own right, the one who tells, among other things, the history of French heritage. With more than 12 million visitors a year, the monument echoed here and elsewhere: a historical but also religious and political face that became masterpiece.

Deeply linked to the heart of French, Notre-Dame de Paris has this sentimental thing that pushes to pass its doors. So what's his story? What does she offer between her walls? To you who would like to meet one of the Deans of the capital: this is what you need to know.

The History of Notre-Dame de Paris

It was in the 12th century that Notre-Dame de Paris was born. Maurice de Sully , then bishop of Paris, proposes to build a church-cathedrale in tribute to the Virgin Mary to replace a great Christian Basilica, the Cathedral of Saint-Etienne. A new face, a whole new size and a gothic style that promise the capital to give birth to a real masterpiece. Not by step, year after year, Notre-Dame made its first steps on the island of Cité. Built between 1163 and 1330, it is the subject of special attention and above all, of a titanic singing. Parvis, façade, episcopal palace, Hôtel-Dieu, arrow, choir, nave traves, rostrums, windows, chapels, arches, windows... Orchestrated by the masters of works, Notre-Dame is made a place in the heritage, comfortably installed on 130 meters long, 48 meters and up to 96 meters reached by the arrow.

Marked by the revolution, the cathedral and its evils inspire Victor Hugo which of this chapter of life wrote the story “Our Lady of Paris” in 1831. An allegory of the resistance of 704 pages which then pushes policies to redorate the blazon of this heritage symbol. Supported by romanticism and raised by the words of the young writer, the rescue of Notre-Dame began in 1845 to end more than thirty years later. A renaissance that won't be the last... After not badly survived the two world wars, it was chosen by Charles de Gaulle to celebrate the Liberation on 26 August 1944. It is also within him that the President’s funeral will be welcomed, like Pompidou and Mitterrand.

Inscribed to Unesco’s Heritage, Notre-Dame de Paris continues today to share its history throughout the world. One thing is certain: she didn’t say her last word.

What to see and what to do in Notre-Dame de Paris?

From her court to her walls, Notre-Dame reserves many treasures. Beginning with its imposing architecture which makes it a masterpiece in its entirety. After passing his doors, the and sculptures invite to contemplation like the imposing organ , from the altar, status and paintings.

If it enters the cathedral is entirely free and free , the monument reserves more historical places still accessible for a few euros. More or less hidden faces for some who promise to learn a little more about the masterpiece of the capital.

The towers

Pillars of the Cathedral, towers and their gargoys welcome you to discover all the high parts of the monument. A full-fledged architecture for the chimeric characters that deserves: to reach one of the most beautiful panoramas of the capital, you will have to climb the 422 steps and meet the belfry, the bells and the no lesser known Bourdon Emmanuel.

The treasure

The treasure of the cathedral is above all sacred worship objects. Works, archives, ornaments and liturgical clothing, silverware and reliquaries... Everyone did Notre-Dame de Paris. Each of them has participated in his story, "enriching him a little more over time. Today preserved in its bosom, the precious collection continues to mark visitors.

The Crypte

Nestled under the parvis of the cathedral, the Crypte de Notre-Dame housed archaeological remains discovered during the excavations of the Commission du Vieux Paris in the 1960s. Accessible to the public since the 1980s, Crypte has exhibited artifacts and other remains that marked the cathedral dating from Antiquity in the 19th century.

Schedules and rates of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris

HORARI

• The cathedral is open every day of the year from 8:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday)
• Crypte, treasury and Tours are subject to specific times (see above in the relevant paragraphs)
• For Office Hours, visit the official website of Notre-Dame

RATES

The entrance to the cathedral is completely free and free (except for some areas specified above).

How to get to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris

Located on the Island of Cité, the Cathedral is a few metres from the Palace of Justice and is close to the Hôtel-Dieu and the Police Prefecture. Here's how you can access it:

• By metro

– Line 4 Station Cité or Saint-Michel – Line 1, 11 Station Hôtel de Ville – Line 10 Station Maubert-Mutualité or Cluny – La Sorbonne – Lines 7, 11 and 14 Châtelet Station

• RER

– Line B Station Saint-Michel – Notre-Dame – Line C Station Saint-Michel – Notre-Dame

• By bus

–Ligne n°21, 38, 47, 85, 96 Judgment City – Palais de Justice –Ligne n°47, Balabus Stop Cité – Parvis de Notre-Dame –Ligne n°24, 47 Stop Notre-Dame – Quai de Montebello –Ligne n°24, 47 Stop Petit Pont –Ligne n°24, 27, Balabus Stop Pont Saint-Michel – Quai des Orfèvres –Ligne n°24, 27, 96, Balabus Stop Saint-Michel –Ligne n°21, 27, 38, 85, 96 Stop Saint-michel – Saint-Germain

• By car

If you have your own vehicle to visit Notre-Dame, you can park in one of the car parks that surround it like Parking Notre Dame , Parking Lutèce-Cité or even Parking of the Hotel de Ville .

(Source: Official Site of Notre-Dame de Paris)