4th Arrondissement
Pass through the doors with your reserved group access and enter this sacred Gothic masterpiece. Your guide shares how Notre Dame rose from the Île de la Cité over centuries, surviving wars, revolutions, and the 2019 fire that nearly destroyed it.
Look up at the stunning stained-glass rose windows, each panel a scene from the Bible. Your guide explains the symbolism that once taught medieval parishioners the stories of their faith.
Walk to the main altar and the candlelit side chapels adorned with sculptures. Hear stories of coronations, royal weddings, and prayers whispered here over 800 years.
Finally, gaze at the soaring vaulted ceilings and learn how medieval builders used flying buttresses to reach new heights, creating a blueprint for Gothic design across Europe.
45 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte