Things to do in Notre Dame Cathedral
Unfortunately, due to the recent fire that damaged its iconic spire, the 850-year-old Cathédrale de Notre Dame de Paris, simply known as Notre-Dame, has been forced to temporarily close. There’s speculation it will take at least five years before it can be restored to its former splendour.
Located on a small island called the Ile de la Cite in the middle of river Seine, the cathedral is among the most significant cultural treasures of Paris and a prime example of French Gothic architecture. Started in 1163 during the reign of King Louis VII, the construction of the cathedral went on for more than 2 centuries. Throughout its history, Notre-Dame has lived through moments of both glory and decay; once coming close to being demolished, it was later saved by Napoleon, who was crowned Emperor in 1804 inside the cathedral. A great historical artefact in itself, the building of Notre-Dame serves also as a museum, where drawings, plans and engravings show the old and hidden mysteries of the church development and how the city of Paris changed through the centuries.
Our recommendations in Notre Dame Cathedral
Medieval Quarter Tour With Sainte-Chapelle and Notre-Dame
Stroll around Ile de la Cité with a local guide and visit the Sainte Chapelle and the Conciergerie!
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Take a 4-hour e-bike tour around the charming areas of Paris! You'll experience Parisian life strolling in Le Marais, playing pétanque and riding in la Butte aux Cailles.
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Paris mysteries and legends tour with guide on your smartphone
Visit the Louvre Museum surroundings at your own pace and customize your itinerary as you wish with this audio-guided tour on your smartphone!
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Paris legends and mysteries 2-hour guided walking tour
Book this 2-hour guided tour around Ile de la Cité to discover the dark side of French History, rarely explored by tourists.
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Medieval Quarter Tour With Sainte-Chapelle and Notre-Dame
Stroll around Ile de la Cité with a local guide and visit the Sainte Chapelle and the Conciergerie!
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Take a 4-hour e-bike tour around the charming areas of Paris! You'll experience Parisian life strolling in Le Marais, playing pétanque and riding in la Butte aux Cailles.
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Paris mysteries and legends tour with guide on your smartphone
Visit the Louvre Museum surroundings at your own pace and customize your itinerary as you wish with this audio-guided tour on your smartphone!
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Paris legends and mysteries 2-hour guided walking tour
Book this 2-hour guided tour around Ile de la Cité to discover the dark side of French History, rarely explored by tourists.
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Best of Paris, 3 audioguided tours on your smartphone
Visit Montmartre, Le Marais and the Louvre neighborhood at your own pace and customize your itinerary as you wish with this audio-guided tour on your smartphone!
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Go City | Paris All-Inclusive Pass
With the Go City® All-Inclusive Paris Pass enjoy access to many sites, art galleries and monuments, hop-on hop-off bus and sightseeing tours.
Best of Royal Days in Paris, 3 audioguided tours on your smartphone
Explore what life was like in Paris at the times of Kings and Queens with this combination of three walking tours with audioguide on your phone!
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Explore Paris at your own pace! Enjoy an app containing over 130 points of interest, famous transport routes, sightseeing itineraries and walking tours.
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Book a city tour of Paris in an open-top coach, the ideal activity for first-time visitors in Paris. Several departures a day leave from our agency located near the Louvre.
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Private street photo tour of Paris
This 3-hour private tour of Paris teaches photography skills as well as encourages your creativity and photographic development.
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Rebuilding Notre-Dame Flyview virtual reality experience
Discover the Notre Dame cathedral before and after the fire with this 40-minute virtual reality experience into the cathedral!
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Private tour in a vintage car with a local
Book a private tour of Paris in a vintage Citroen 2CV. An unusual way to visit the city's famous monuments and sites! Pick-up at your hotel in Paris.
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