Visiting Information
Everything you need to plan your visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral
Opening Hours
The cathedral is open year-round, every day of the week.
Cathedral Opening Hours
| Monday to Friday | 7:50 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday (extended) | 7:50 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday & Sunday | 8:15 AM – 7:30 PM |
⏰ Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Recommended Reservation
🎉 Cathedral Entry is FREE!
General admission to Notre-Dame Cathedral is free for all visitors.
You are, of course, welcome to visit the cathedral spontaneously. However, for an optimal experience and to avoid waiting, we recommend booking a time slot on the dedicated platform.
Book a Time SlotAddress & Transportation
📍 Address
6 Parvis Notre-Dame – Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France
Entrance via the forecourt, through the Portal of the Last Judgment.
Located in the heart of Paris on the Île de la Cité, Notre-Dame de Paris is easily accessible by various means of transportation.
🚇 Metro
- Line 4: Cité or Saint-Michel station
- Lines 1, 11: Hôtel de Ville station
- Line 10: Maubert-Mutualité or Cluny – La Sorbonne
- Lines 7, 11, 14: Châtelet station
🚆 RER
- Line B: Saint-Michel – Notre-Dame station
- Line C: Saint-Michel – Notre-Dame station
🚌 Bus
- Line 47: Cité or Saint-Michel station
- Line 87: Hôtel de Ville station
- Line 72: Hôtel de Ville station
- Line 75: Maubert-Mutualité
🚲 Vélib' (Bikes)
- Station 4001: 10 rue d'Arcole
- Station 4002: Place Louis Lépine
- Station 4003: 1 quai aux Fleurs
🚗 By Car (Nearby Parking)
- • Lutèce – Cité Parking, Boulevard du Palais (4th)
- • Lobau – Rivoli Parking, Rue Lobau (4th)
- • Place Saint-Michel Parking, Rue Francisque Gay (5th)
- • Lagrange Parking, Rue Lagrange (5th)
- • Maubert – Saint-Germain Parking, Boulevard Saint-Germain (5th)
On-Site Services
Notre-Dame de Paris offers a range of services to make your visit as enjoyable and rewarding as possible.
Welcome Desks
Two reception desks are available to assist you:
- • At the cathedral entrance: Hosts and volunteers are here to answer your questions and guide you for an enriching visit.
- • At the treasure entrance: Direct information specific to the treasure spaces.
Welcome Desk Hours
- Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closes 9:00 PM on Thursdays)
- Sat-Sun: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Treasury Welcome Desk Hours
- Mon-Sat: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (closes 9:00 PM on Thursdays)
- Sunday: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Sales Desk
Located at the south exit of the cathedral, this sales point offers:
- • Exclusive products created for Notre-Dame
- • Gift ideas for special occasions: birthdays, baptisms, communions, confirmations, weddings, and ordinations
Sales Desk Hours
- Mon-Fri: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM (closes 10:00 PM on Thursdays)
- Sat-Sun: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
🚻 Restrooms
There are no public restrooms available inside the cathedral.
Nearby Options:
- • Free public restrooms: rue d'Arcole
- • Paid restrooms: on the forecourt (not wheelchair accessible)
Safety Guidelines
Notre-Dame de Paris is a place of worship and historical heritage. To ensure a peaceful and respectful visit to this sacred site, please observe the following guidelines.
❌ Prohibited Items
- • Weapons, knives, scissors, or any dangerous objects
- • Narcotics, alcoholic beverages, and aerosols
- • Smoking, eating, and drinking
- • Animals (except medical assistance animals)
- • Luggage and large bags
- • Photography poles
✅ Expected Behavior
- • Wear modest clothing (cover shoulders, torso, stomach, thighs)
- • Remove hats, caps, or bonnets indoors (men)
- • Respect silence and prayerful atmosphere
- • Phone calls are prohibited
- • Non-flash photography is permitted (most areas)
🔒 Security & Entry Screening
- • All visitors will undergo security checks upon entry
- • Please limit your personal belongings to facilitate checks
- • This site is secured by ULTREÏA
👔 Dress Code
Please wear modest clothing suitable for a place of worship. Avoid transparent or tight-fitting clothing. Cover shoulders, torso, stomach, and thighs. Men are asked to remove hats, caps, or bonnets indoors.
Quick Info
💡 Pro Tips
- • Visit early morning for fewer crowds
- • Book a time slot to avoid waiting
- • Thursdays have extended hours until 10 PM
- • Bring modest clothing (cover shoulders)
- • Arrive 15 minutes before your slot
♿ Accessibility
- ✓ Ground floor is wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Medical assistance animals welcome
- ✗ Paid restrooms not wheelchair accessible