Reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris

After 5 years of major works, following the terrible fire in April 2019, Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral is finally reopening its doors.

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Narrated and protected by Victor Hugo, Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral is part of the capital's history and emblems. Famous throughout the world, it was the most visited monument in Paris before it burnt down, ahead of the Eiffel Tower, with more than 10 million visitors a year.

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After five years of restoration, the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris reopens its doors to the world, sublimated by exceptional work. The pale stone, the bronze liturgical furnishings and the light have brought this unique place back to life, inviting visitors to pray and reflect.
The reopening of Notre-Dame is the result of a huge collective effort. Thanks to the commitment of the Church, the State, patrons, teams from the Etablissement Public, journeymen, artists and businesses, the challenge of rebuilding in five years was successfully met. This feat illustrates what unity and mobilisation can achieve in the face of adversity.
Let us rediscover Notre-Dame, a place of faith, inspiration and peace for over 860 years. [Text notredamedeparis.fr]

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Visit Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral
As before its closure, the cathedral is open to the public free of charge (except for events and ceremonies). Plans are afoot to introduce ticketing for a fee, but nothing has been decided yet, so you might as well make the most of it! With its long-awaited reopening, it's likely to be crowded, so to avoid queuing, you can book your time slot free of charge by clicking here: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/informations-pratiques/reserver/

 

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