Notre-Dame de Paris: What to Expect Inside the Reborn Cathedral
Paris’s Gothic masterpiece, reborn after the 2019 fire: free to enter, with glowing rose windows and a 424-step tower climb. Want a guide and no queue? Book a skip-the-line guided tour of Notre-Dame here.
Smart Tips Before You Go
Prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience
Book a Free Slot
Free timed slots open two days ahead; skip the long queue.
Thursday Late Opening
Open until 10 p.m. on Thursdays, with calmer evening visits.
Climb the Towers
424 steps, no lift; €16, booked online only.
Find the North Rose
It still keeps about 80% of its 13th-century glass.
Treasury Ticket
€12 (€6 reduced), sold at the desk inside.
Free Organ Recital
Great organ recital every Sunday at 4 p.m., free entry.
Smart Tips Before You Go
Prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience
Book a Free Slot
Free timed slots open two days ahead; skip the long queue.
Thursday Late Opening
Open until 10 p.m. on Thursdays, with calmer evening visits.
Climb the Towers
424 steps, no lift; €16, booked online only.
Find the North Rose
It still keeps about 80% of its 13th-century glass.
Treasury Ticket
€12 (€6 reduced), sold at the desk inside.
Free Organ Recital
Great organ recital every Sunday at 4 p.m., free entry.
Work Schedule
Quick Tips
Best Visit Times: Come at opening on a weekday or on Thursday evening. In school holidays, the queue without a reservation can take one to two hours.
Suggested Duration: Allow 45 minutes to 1 hour for the cathedral. Add about 1 hour for the towers and 30 minutes for the Treasury.
Don’t Miss: The north rose window, the Pietà of the Vow of Louis XIII in the choir, the golden Crown of Thorns reliquary in the axial chapel, the painted side chapels and the new bronze altar.
Ticket Options: The cathedral is free. The Treasury costs €12 (€6 reduced). The towers cost €16 and are sold online only, with no entry without a reservation. For a guide and no queue, book a skip-the-line guided tour.
Music: Concerts are held on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. (programme and prices on the Sacred Music at Notre-Dame de Paris website), and the great organ recital on Sundays at 4 p.m. is free.
Services: Masses are held every day (weekdays at 8 a.m., 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.). Stay quiet and dress respectfully during services.
On-site Amenities
Bookshop and gift shop
Accessible entrance and priority access
Free volunteer guided tours
Treasury of sacred objects
Underground parking on Rue de la Cité
How to get there
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