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All you need to know about Notre-Dame de Paris: opening hours, tours, reservations, events

With its thirteen million visitors a year, Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral is one of the capital's must-sees. A place of worship as well as a monument, it has witnessed the history of Paris since its construction. Since December 8, 2024, the monument is once again accessible. With reservations, year-round concerts and suggested tours, discover all the information you need to prepare your visit to this emblem of Paris, ready to welcome the world.
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The Collège des Bernardins: one of the oldest medieval buildings in Paris to visit free of charge

Let's discover the Collège des Bernardins - one of the oldest medieval buildings in Paris. Be sure to visit this 13th-century gem, located in the heart of the Latin Quarter and open to the public free of charge. Open all year round, this cultural space offers a variety of exhibitions and events, and even a café-restaurant.
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Did you know? Why does the Centaur statue have a miniature Statue of Liberty?

César's Centaure, the impressive 5-metre-high sculpture on the Place Michel Debré in Paris's 6ᵉ arrondissement, raises both astonishment and questions. Created between 1983 and 1985 by sculptor César Baldaccini, this half-man, half-horse work pays homage to Pablo Picasso while questioning our relationship with modernity. But what most fascinates the curious is the secret it hides in its breastplate: a miniature reproduction of the Statue of Liberty, an unexpected wink in this sculpture full of symbols.
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Saint-Pierre-de-Chaillot church, a curious monument between Byzantine art and concrete in the 16th arrondissement

Nestled in the 16th arrondissement, the Saint-Pierre-de-Chaillot church impresses with its Romanesque-Byzantine architecture in rough concrete, and its exceptional frescoes and tympanum. This monumental edifice, at once austere and fascinating, is home to a unique spiritual and artistic heritage, part of Parisian history.
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The Château de la Reine Blanche, a curiosity to be discovered free of charge this summer in the 13th arrondissement - photos

A castle in the heart of Paris? In the capital's 13th arrondissement, hidden from view, a royal manor house has been in hiding since the end of the 13th century. And you can discover it for free with guided tours this summer!
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Saint-Jean-Bosco church, an Art Deco masterpiece in Paris's 20th arrondissement

In the heart of Paris's 20th arrondissement stands the Saint-Jean-Bosco church, an art deco masterpiece dating from the 1930s. Discover this secret and unusual treasure of Parisian heritage.
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The Hôtel de Soubise, a remarkable setting for the French National Archives

In the heart of the Marais district, discover a private mansion and its hidden garden, home to the Archives nationales and a free museum open to all. A chance to admire the sublime architecture of the Hôtel de Soubise!
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Did you know? Why is it called the Fountain of the Innocents?

The Fontaine des Innocents, the jewel in the crown of Paris's Les Halles district, is back in full view and freshly restored, just ahead of the Olympic Games. Do you know the history of this emblematic monument, witness to Parisian history since the 16th century, and why it bears its name? We tell you.
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Les Arènes de Lutèce, a Gallo-Roman amphitheatre in the heart of Paris

Did you know about the Arènes de Lutèce? This well-preserved Gallo-Roman amphitheatre, located in the heart of the Arènes de Lutèce square in Paris, is a true symbol of Parisian art de vivre!
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Did you know? There's an unusual troglodyte church in the Val d'Oise, just waiting to be discovered.

Did you know that in the Val d'Oise, the Church of the Annunciation at Haute-Isle is the only troglodyte church in the entire region? Carved directly into a chalk cliff and listed as a historic monument, it's an unusual nugget to discover.
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The Galerie des Carrosses, the free museum at the Grandes Ecuries of the Château de Versailles

The Galerie des Carrosses, nestled in the Grande Écurie at the Château de Versailles, opens its doors free of charge every weekend. When visiting Versailles, it's a discovery you'd be wrong not to make. We'll take you on a tour...
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Bir-Hakeim bridge gets a makeover

There's no way around it: at least half of all foreign films shot in Paris feature pretty shots of the Pont de Bir-Hakeim! Do you know which bridge we're talking about? This summer, the Pont de Bir-Hakeim is getting a makeover. Discover its history!
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History of the Iena Bridge

Did you know that the Iena Bridge was almost destroyed by a vengeful Prussian general?
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History of the Concorde Bridge

Did you know that the Pont de la Concorde was built using ashlar from the ruins of the Bastille Prison? To find out more about this famous Parisian bridge, click here!