Notre-dame de paris

An intimate and exclusive cruise to admire Notre-Dame Cathedral from the Seine River

Want to rediscover Notre-Dame... from the Seine? Come aboard Bateaux Parisiens' Jean Marais boat for a unique, intimate and elegant cruise, where the cathedral is revealed from a rare angle, far from the crowds. Champagne, gourmet treats and historical secrets to boot!

Death of Pope Francis: a solemn mass at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris this Friday

A solemn mass in tribute to Pope Francis will be celebrated this Friday, April 25, 2025 at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, presided over by Monsignor Laurent Ulrich. The ceremony will pray for the repose of the Holy Father's soul. Tourist visits to the cathedral are temporarily suspended.

Death of Pope Francis: Notre-Dame Cathedral holds two masses this Monday

A mass in tribute to Pope Francis, who died on Monday, April 21, 2025, is being held this Monday, April 21, at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, with two celebrations scheduled for 12pm and 6pm. The bells have rung 88 times. We take stock.

Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, the family show returns to Gaité Montparnasse

Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, a show based on Victor Hugo's book Notre-Dame de Paris and adapted by Olivier Solivérès, is presented at the Théâtre de la Gaité Montparnasse until June 1, 2025. Come and discover a refreshing show combining humor, love and beautiful songs, nominated for the Molière du jeune public in 2017, that will delight the hearts of young and old alike.

Eternelle Notre-Dame: the historical immersive experience in virtual reality extended to Paris

Notre-Dame de Paris as you've never seen it before: discover the immersive virtual reality experience "Eternelle Notre-Dame". Offered at La Défense and on the cathedral's forecourt, this astonishing show plunges us into the heart of history until September 30, 2025.

Notre-Dame de Paris: a student competition to turn construction site fences into works of art

What if the Notre-Dame building site became an open-air art gallery? The City of Paris and the Conseil d'Architecture, d'Urbanisme et de l'Environnement are launching a student competition to transform 400 meters of palisade fencing into a giant fresco. Get creative, get your paintbrushes: it's time to make history!

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.

Notre-Dame de Paris, how to win a piece of the cathedral for a good cause

The Fondation du Patrimoine, one of the main funders of the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris, is launching an exceptional competition. Participants have the unique opportunity to win an authentic stone from the cathedral, taken from the elements that could not be reintegrated after the fire in 2019. The competition, open from March 4 to April 4, 2025, aims to raise funds for religious heritage.

Did you know? Here are 4 anecdotes about Notre-Dame de Paris

It's one of the most emblematic monuments in Paris! Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, located on the Ile de la Cité, is full of stories and secrets! Here are a few anecdotes about it!

Is Notre-Dame de Paris easily accessible without a ticket? Is there still a queue?

Since its reopening in December 2024, Notre-Dame de Paris has been packed to the rafters. With over 800,000 visitors welcomed in a single month, the restored edifice is attracting impressive crowds. Are reservations easier? Is it still possible to get in without a ticket? How long is the wait? We've tested it and we'll tell you.

The musical Notre-Dame de Paris returns to the Palais des Congrès in 2025 - Our opinion

More than 25 years after its creation, the musical Notre-Dame de Paris returns to the Palais des Congrès, where it all began in 1998, for 13 exceptional performances, from December 19, 2025 to January 4, 2026. A show to (re)discover.

Notre-Dame de Paris: light sculptor Patrick Rimoux's exhibition at Galerie Minsky

Artist Patrick Rimoux unveils his version of Notre-Dame de Paris in an original, free exhibition at Minsky Gallery from January 24 to March 22, 2025.

Notre-Dame de Paris: upcoming concerts in 2025

Since its grand reopening on December 7, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has been attracting many faithful visitors. While many come to discover the incredible reconstruction carried out by the workers and carpenters, others plan to visit to admire the restored edifice in music. Discover now the program of concerts to come in 2025 at Notre-Dame de Paris.

How to attend Christmas mass at Notre-Dame de Paris?

This year, Notre-Dame de Paris celebrates its first Christmas masses since the fire in 2019. These celebrations, scheduled for December 24 and 25, 2024, promise to draw large crowds under its majestic vaults. If you'd like to take part in these masses on the occasion of its reopening, we tell you all about the details.

Notre-Dame: Italy takes to the cathedral vaults with a Neapolitan crib for Christmas

For the festive season, an exceptional Neapolitan nativity scene takes up residence in Notre-Dame de Paris, recently reopened to the public. An 18th-century masterpiece, it unveils 150 santons showcasing Italian craftsmanship and Christmas traditions. Come and visit the cathedral until February 2025!

2024 in pictures: a recap of a crazy year in Paris and the Île-de-France region

The year 2024 was particularly exceptional for the people of Paris Region, who were able to experience some great historic moments. Here's a snapshot of the year in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.

Notre-Dame de Paris: the crown of Christ returns to the cathedral this Friday

The crown of thorns, worn by Jesus during His Passion, will make its grand return to Notre-Dame de Paris this Friday, December 13, 2024. An exceptional veneration ceremony is planned, followed by a weekly exhibition from January 2025, to rediscover this spiritual treasure.

Did you know? The expression "to wait 107 years" is linked to the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris.

"We're not going to wait a hundred and seven years!"This typically French expression, as grumpy as it is exaggerated, has its roots in medieval Paris. Between dust and hammers, it comes from the interminable construction site of Notre-Dame de Paris, where the wait put Parisians' legendary patience to the test.

Notre-Dame de Paris: when will the cathedral towers reopen?

Although Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has just reopened its doors to the public, the entire building is not yet accessible, as work continues on the towers in particular. When will we be able to see the bells again?

La Dame de Pierre a tribute to Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral

La Dame de Pierre, a veritable historical fresco, pays tribute in music and light to the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. On December 20, 21 and 22, 2024, a few days after the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris, the show returns for a second season, following the success of its first performances.