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Notre Dame

Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral's opening hours are:

• 8:00 AM to 6.45 PM (weekdays)
• 8.00 AM to 7.45 PM (weekends)

At the moment, Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral is temporarily closed to the public. However, the monument is expected to reopen in 2024.

Metro line 4: Travelers are required to stop at Saint-Michel Station. Notre-Dame de Paris is about a 7 minutes walk from the Saint-Michel station.

Metro line 10: exit at Cluny-La Sorbonne Station. Notre-Dame Paris is within 6 minutes on foot from the station.

Metro lines 1, 7, 11, or 14: exit at Châtelet Station. You will have to walk from the stations for 12 minutes before reaching your location.

RER:

RER B or C: Travelers will have to exit at Saint-Michel Notre-Dame Station. Notre-Dame de Paris is about a 6 minutes walk from the train station.

Bus:

Bus lines 38 (Direction Porte D’Orléans), 87 (Direction Invalides), 47 (Direction Fort du Kremlin-Bicêtre), 63 (Direction Gare de Lyon-Maison de la Ratp), 75 (Direction Porte de Patin).

No, you don't need to pay any admission fee if you visit just the cathedral. However, if you're planning to visit the Tower and Crypt in Notre Dame, you must pay €10 to access those areas.

You'll have no problem finding restaurants and cafes like La Rosace, Sur le Pouce, Crêperie du Cloître, and others near Notre-Dame de Paris.

You can park your vehicle at SAEMES Lagrange-Maubert car park, which is 5 minutes within walking distance from Notre-Dame de Paris. It is a covered parking space and is open 24/7.

You can check out the official website of Notre-Dame de Paris for more information.

Here are the museums to visit in the Saint-Michel area:

• Musée de Cluny
• La Conciergerie
• Musée d’Histoire de la Médecine
• Maison d’Auguste Comte
• National Museum of Natural History
• Grande Galerie de l’Evolution
• Musée Curie
• Musée de la préfecture de Police

Here are some of the best parks to visit near Notre-Dame de Paris:

Jardin du Luxembourg

Jardin des Plantes

Jardin Alpin

Jardin Tino Rossi

Square René Viviani

You can visit Boulevard Saint-Michel, where you'll find stores like Pimkie, Levi’s, United Colors of Benetton, and others. And if you're looking for high-end brands, you can visit Boulevard Saint-Germain. You'll find boutiques like Hermes, HUGO BOSS, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, and many more. However, you can still find shops like Zara and H&M on Boulevard Saint-Germain.

Saint-Michel is perfect for children. From visiting the museums to engaging in sports activities, here are some of the activities that you can do with your kids in Saint-Michel:

La Ménagerie, le zoo du Jardin des Plantes

La Ménagerie is home to a research center and endangered species (you can find around 150 species, nearly 40% of which are threatened). This historical zoo appeals to children and adults; if you visit the zoo during summer, you get to meet the zoo keepers. For more information, visit the official website of La Ménagerie, le zoo du Jardin des Plantes.

Musée de Cluny (Musée National du Moyen Âge)

Home to medieval artworks and craftwork from around the globe, this museum offers fun kids' activities (educational workshops, interactive tours, and storytelling) to help introduce children to culture. For more information, check out the official website of Musée de Cluny.

Arènes de Lutèce

This place was once home to the Roman amphitheater Lutetia Arena in the 2nd century. Today, while you can still find its remains, this hidden spot has become a place for children and adults to play football. So if you’re looking for a change in scenery, bring your children to Arènes de Lutèce for some fun!

Grande Mosquée de Paris

If you and your children have a thing for pastries, this is the place to visit. Apart from being the largest mosque in France, this place offers one of the best oriental pastries in Paris. You'll find that the beautiful decor and tasty pastries will take away your worries and put a smile on your face.

We've all heard of the famous Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral from the novel Hunchback of Notre-Dame, written by French writer Victor Hugo. Well, this work of art mentioned in Victor Hugo's novel is located on Île de la Cité in the 4th arrondissement, and it is one of the sites you need to visit while in Paris. Being referred to as Notre-Dame (Meaning "Our Lady of Paris" in English), this cathedral is today one of France's oldest and most prominent landmarks. With over centuries of history, Notre-Dame has seen it all. From the coronation of Napoleon the first in 1804 to the liberation of Paris in 1944.

The cathedral started construction in the 12th century and took about 300 years to complete. King Louis VII (ruler from 1120-1180) commissioned this medieval Catholic cathedral with the intention of making this cathedral as a symbol of Parisian supremacy. Due to His Majesty's favor for French Gothic architecture, the construction of Notre-Dame de Paris adopted the French Gothic style. Though, for the most part, the cathedral represents a French Gothic approach, you can still find some spots in the building revealing the Renaissance and the Naturalism era of construction.

Today, the cathedral's fame extends beyond the borders of the country. Visitors from all over the world come to admire the stained glass windows, the statues, and the holy relics. Unfortunately, with the dramatic fires that took place in 2019, visits were interrupted. The cathedral is being rebuilt and scheduled to open in 2024 for the summer Olympic Games.