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Information and facts on Notre-Dame |
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Notre-Dame de Paris is the Paris Catholic cathedral since the Middle Ages and one of Paris flagship monuments. Maurice de Sully, the Paris bishop at the time, started its construction in 1163. Its building lasted two centuries. Most of the architects and sculptors remained anonymous. Notre-Dame is 130 meters long, 48 meters wide and 35 meters high. Its pillars have a diameter of up to 5 meters and its rose windows (below) 10 meters. |
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The twin towers culminate 69 meters and 386 stairs above the ground. The south tower
houses the 13 tons Emmanuel bell.
The cathedral is open every day of the year from 8:00 am to 6:45 pm (7:15 pm on Saturdays and Sundays). Access to the cathedral is open and free of charge ever day of the year, during the opening hours. |
The towers, with their great view, and the archeological crypt can be visited until 45 mn before closing. Notre-Dame is closed : January 1st , May 1st, December 25th. Information and reservation at +33 (0)1 42 34 56 10 The best time to visit Notre-Dame cathedral is in the morning, from Tuesday to Friday. |
Notre-Dame cathedral rose window |
 Notre-Dame de Paris |
Masses can be
attended
=> on weekdays, at 8am, 9am, 12am, 6.15pm => on Saturdays, at 6.30pm => on Sundays, at 8.30 am, 10 am (sung), 11.30 am, 12.45am, 6.30 pm (with the bishop of Paris). |
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Other great Paris monuments |
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