Sightseeing in Paris, France... Notre Dame de la Paix in French is Our Lady of Peace... It's a famous Cathedral with many stained glass windows, statues, and artwork such as murals and paintings. We parked our rental car a few blocks away. There was a line to get in. It zigzagged like a line for a Disneyland ride! We didn't have tickets, but we didn't need any. The line moved relatively quickly. Inside, mass was being celebrated. It felt disrespectful to walk around the perimeter while mass was going on, but we just made our way through as quietly as we could. It was really overwhelming and quite crowded. I'm glad that we visited this piece of history! read more

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One of the most famous Catholic Churches in the world, Notre Dame is a popular tourist attraction. After the fire of several years ago, it has been rebuilt and is still being worked on. Normally to visit you should go online beginning 3 days before your visit to get a free timed pass but during my visit earlier a few days ago that had been temporarily suspended. It didn't matter because the walk up line moved very quickly and I was inside in less than 10 minutes. The self guided tour moves around the entire interior with the only requirement of silence. The stained glass is beautiful and there are many statues and paintings being shown. Once inside it takes about 30 minutes to make it around. You can take longer as you are not rushed. There is also a gift shop inside at the rear of the Church. Mass goers are allowed to skip the line to attend services when they are held. There is a separate entrance for them as this is a working church with its own congregation. I believe Mass is performed 3 times daily with a separate schedule on Sundays. Also of a historical note, the island that the church is on is where Paris originally began many centuries ago. A Metro stop is on the island about 100 yards from the Church. read more

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Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris We had such a great time visiting Notre Dame. Entrance is free, and I definitely recommend having a reservation so you don't end up waiting in two separate lines for tickets and entry. We actually showed up about an hour late for our time slot and were worried they wouldn't let us in, but the staff checked our tickets and waved us through with no problem. Inside, it is crowded (no surprise), but the cathedral is absolutely beautiful. They were holding a mass while we were there, which made the whole place feel even more special. The stained glass, paintings, and sculptures are stunning and totally worth taking your time to look at. Overall, an amazing experience and a must‑see when you're in Paris. read more

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THE GOOD ---------------- + Beautiful and historical architecture inside and out! Stained glass, sculptures, art, you name it. + Free to go inside. Who doesn't like that? THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Yes, it will get crowded inside, but, if you're an avid traveler you shouldn't expect anything different. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ------------------------------------- = Probably takes about 40-60 minutes to observe and just leisurely walk around the entire church - as long as you don't inspect every single statue and piece of artwork. = Buy a ticket ahead of time online! You can skip the longggg line and go right in! read more

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since the fire in 2019, it has reopened in 2024, but you do need reservations to get in to tour the cathedral. The doors on the outside of the cathedral are over 1200 years old. It's just remarkable it's a must to see if you're coming to Paris. read more

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I came here back in 2015 before the infamous church fire so I wanted to visit again while I was in Paris. I'm not sure if it was because it was Sunday or lingering holiday crowds but there was a long queue winding up and down in front of the building. (This was the "no reservation" line I believe). Very crowded for sure. You pretty much shuffle your way from the left side to the back and up the other side and leave. The crowds made it hard for me to enjoy. No fee for entry into the church but I think there's one if you want to go to the upper levels. Also gifting area with items for purchase by the exit. read more

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It had been nearly 20 years since my last visit. The restoration after the fire is phenomenal. You can reserve tickets online 1-2 days ahead, not more. They are free. But I discovered on a Monday at 8am there's no line at all. I walked right in and almost had the place to myself. Even before the fire, centuries of soot and pollution had darkened the walls, art and glass. The restoration is stunning. Almost white stone everywhere. Bright stained glass windows. Artwork whose colors now pop. I leisurely took an hour to wander in and out of all the alcoves and enjoy all the pieces. I was even treated to a brief hymn from the nuns finishing morning mass. There are some great YouTube documentaries on the restoration. One really dives into several specific pieces that you will see, and how many artisans works all those years to repair and recreate pieces to make this cathedral even more beautiful than before. read more

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When planning our trip to Paris, we wanted to see the Notre Dame, as it is an iconic part of the French history. Entrance is free, however they have a ticketing system online that opens up a few days prior at midnight so we were unable to book it ahead of time, unlike other attractions. We were already traveling and when we attempted to get the tickets, they were already sold out. Be vigilant. We still wanted to see the Notre Dame in person so we still came by during our visit. We took the M1 to Hotel de Ville and walked about 10 minutes over. The French gothic architecture is stunning. The intricacies of the exterior wall was a true piece of craft. I think you can still wait for the free entrance but the line was incredibly long. There were also folks sitting around at the nearby public area eating lunch and enjoying the view. read more

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This was a surprise visit, because it is open again for visitors after the fire. 4-5 years 900 million euros. 250 companies for every imaginable repair and they are still at it. It now includes a fire suppression system , only one in a Cathedral anywhere, that will probably never be used. If it could be restored or polished , it was. Huge line, hundreds , like a giant snake , many cheaters turned away , but it went smoothly and was a couple thousand people in and out. When we came out, it was just as long. read more

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It's beautiful and so happy for it to be reopened! While there continues to have constructions surrounding the Notre Dame cathedral, the front entrance has been fully restored. It's such a magnificent landmark... and people around the world come to see it. I'm not religious but still enjoyed the beauty. Go early. The line gets insane after 10:30am... and gets super crowded. read more

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For someone who is not a Christian I love going to old churches. And what better than the Grande Dame ( sorry Duomo) There is something magical every time I visit Notre Dame I was heartbroken when she was ravaged by a fire caused by human error A praise the Lord the Cathedral is now open..... better YET..... the roof tour is open again!!!!! If you do one thing Take the roof tour!!!!! The ancient Gargoyles, Chimera, the views are all stunning....Pure Magic read more

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A must-see place to visit is the Notre Dame and now it is open! When I went here a few years ago they were still not open because of the fire. Now they are still repairing it but you can go inside. The line to get in was quite long about a 30-minute wait in the hot sun, during the summer time. But it was well worth it! We all enjoyed it and the remodeling that must have been done looks great! Oh yeah and this place is also free you don't need any tickets to come in! You just need to wait in line and taking photos is allowed. read more

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I strongly recommend visiting during services. The way that music carries in the church is amazing. Very busy. Queue to get in.

Notre Dame is a must visit when you're in Paris. The line was very long, but it moved very quickly. There were lots of people inside but plenty of places to sit no issues viewing all the views highly recommend. read more

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Notre-Dame reopened its doors in 2024, just five years after a 2019 fire, and little has changed since the 12th century. Famed for its gothic architecture the exterior remains more impressive than inside, but accessed at no charge from the queue it is still worth a half hour to explore. read more

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I went many years ago and was going through my pictures and I didn't have a smart phone and don't know where my other pics are but man this was a great experience To see and experience one of the most sacred catholic sites and its iconic When it was burning down years ago it was so horrible Glad it's back and going A must see of a site read more

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This reminded me of something out of Beauty & the Beast- the chandeliers, the beautiful stained glass windows, and the gargoyles. They were still doing some exterior work when we came, but I couldn't even tell a difference between what was new and what had been damaged in the fire. A must see in Paris! 2025 #66 read more

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I only had one afternoon in Paris and took the train to see this cathedral, just breath taking. It's more massive than I'd imagined. The repairs since the fire are nearly complete, perhaps another year or two. Scaffolding is still in place along the sides, but the anterior is pristine and folks can go inside. The line to enter was too long, hundreds of people filing along, so we just walked around the outside, took a walk along the Seine to view the cathedral from all sides. read more

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Very nice cathedral. We came here as my wife wanted to see the famous Notre Dame Cathedral. And she was not disappointed. However, remember it's being fixed since the fire of 2019. The inside is very pretty with all the marble and stained glass. A lot of religious artifacts and statues. read more

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Beautiful cathedral. Try to visit during off peak hours (not weekends) as there are lots of crowds and tourists during peak hours. read more

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Notre Dame de la Paix is French meaning Our Lady of Peace. This cathedral is among the oldest in the world, when construction began during Louis VII, the year was 1163. Since the 2019 fire and over $900 million in renovations, the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris reopened on December 2024. Despite my frequent trips to Paris and visits the Notre Dame seemed to always be closed until this time, was my first time inside and it was all magnificent. The famous stained glass 'rose windows' designed/shaped like rose petals, the gargoyles outside, the arched ceilings, the glorious musical from the grand organ, the scent of aromatic burning candles, the choir singing in the background ...All was very emotionally moving and a healing experience. Am blessed and grateful for the incredible invitation and to experience the reopening of this magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, it was an event attended by over 170 bishops, many notable persons worldwide, and more importantly, many visitors of All different faiths are all cordially welcome... by Our Lady of Peace; Cathedral Notre Dame de La Paix. Amazingly Magnificent. Recommend read more

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Breathtaking! I have no other words that adequately depict the beauty of Notre Dame. We were devastated about the fire and whether full restoration was possible. If there was any evidence of the fire, I certainly couldn't tell. Tons of construction going on around the cathedral within a couple of blocks. We showed up with no tickets,so immediately got in a seemingly endless line. I was astounded that we were only in line for about 20 minutes. Before I knew it I was walking into Notre Dame. First time there and would go back 100 times again. Visiting in person vastly exceeded all my expectations. read more

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Definitely worth a visit. Ticket reservation can be found on their website. They release tickets a couple days in advance. From my experience, they got swooped up very quickly and I reserved at midnight their time. When I got there, there was quite a long line for admissions without a ticket. For those with time slot tickets, it was basically a walk in. read more

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Unbelievable! Reopened in December after an almost 5 year reconstruction after a massive fire Notre Dame is a true gem. We tried to reserve tickets using the app to no avail so we went early in the morning to be the first in line and the wait was not too long. We were fortunate to have a mass being said while we were there so we got to listen to beautiful music as we walked around the cathedral. As you face the Cathedral from outside, go along the left exterior side there's a huge display on scaffolding about the whole restoration process. It was a fascinating read with tons of information. read more

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Such an iconic spot. It's a wait but you can make a reservation on a non-holiday day in advance to avoid the wait. It's free to enter but donations are accepted. A must-visit! read more

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We didn't get to go inside since it was still under construction from the fires. We did get to walk around it at least and see there progress of the restoration. There were posters with what Notre Dame used to look like and what was inside. There were plenty of vendors and artists around the building as well. It was like a little festival or street party, pretty nice. Someday I'll have to come back to see the restoration. read more

Between Notre Dame and Saint Chapelle I felt like I was in Disneyland. The ques for these chapels:cathedrals:churches are unreal. Please be sure that you take that into account when you go to visit, however they are worth the wait. Notre Dame was beautiful and lavish and everything that you would want it to be. On the inside there's plenty to look at, almost overwhelming. They've done a great job with the renovation and being there on Christmas week was very special as they had a performance of music while we were there, so it just added a special touch to the visit. read more

We had a Great experience today with Viator tour guide. We had a early morning tour in the beautiful and recent renovated Notre Dame. It's definitely a must see. read more

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Notre Dame al la Paix is a well known "go to" must see when visiting Paris. Especially, since not too long ago a fire that hit the very old church damaged it significantly. Millions of dollars and countless donations from all over the world later, the church has been slowly restored. Its been on my bucket list for ages, and Im glad we visited on Sunday for Mass no less! How special is that! Entering with ADA permission and letter in hand was a breeze. Inside Mass was in session and a packed house! The pictures speak for themselves. A must visit for me! 10/10 read more

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Five and a half years ago, Notre-Dame was set ablaze. This December 7, 2024, it was officially inaugurated after arduous months of work and reconstruction by a remarkable team of artisans. It was a titanic project which took place in the heart of Paris, and above all which managed to meet the deadlines. Today I went to the mess to celebrate the Three Kings Day, also known as Epiphany, is more than just a celebration akin to Christmas. In fact, for people all over the world, it signifies the culmination of the entire Christmas season. Three Kings Day commemorates the visit of the three wise men--the Magi--to Jesus on January 6. As the story recounts, the Magi followed a new star that led them to the Christ child in Bethlehem. At its core, this holiday is about faith, hope, and generosity. Bravo Paris for such an impressive service and such a beautiful mess! read more

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Beautiful, we just got off the plane and checked into our nearby hotel and walked over. We didn't have tickets until the next day, but decided to come anyway. There was a long line, but the line moves very quickly, so don't be intimidated. Very beautiful mosaic upon entry inside. there was a mass going on. People are quiet and respectful very beautiful inside A must visit. I couldn't see the Bell tower though. read more

Notre Dame is one of the most iconic spots in Paris. While it is still being rebuilt there is much to see and enjoy. We did not have tickets and were worried about entrance near the end of the day. We shouldn't have worried they moved the very, very, very long line quickly and we were inside in 15 minutes. Be aware you CANNOT come inside if you have spaghetti straps - you must have your shoulders covered as it's a church. I would highly recommend to come inside to listen to the masses and music while looking at the gorgeous windows, paintings, and sculptures. read more

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beautiful, astonishing, incredible building. However, I just cannot believe the fact that they are selling merchandise INSIDE this holy building. If Jesus could see this, tables would be flipped. This is disgraceful to the Lord our Savior Jesus Christ. read more

Wow!! What an incredible, iconic landmark to visit. The website for free entry reservations opens about 2 days before, and "sells out" very quickly. We unfortunately didn't have a reservation so we had to wait in line for about 45 mins prior to entry. Crowd control was nonexistent, the line wrapped around the block and people kept cutting which made it move very slowly. Once inside, it was worth the wait- the history and architecture were incredible. A must-see landmark for all visiting Paris! read more

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What is there to say? An epic cathedral that they have done a great job fixing up after the fires that happened

Beautiful visit and location. Make sure you purchase your tickets in advance. The likes can be long but at your ticketed time it will be much smoother. read more

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A must see! I suggest making reservations even before you land in Paris. Walk-ins are welcomed but the line is very very very long. Loved every minute of this masterpiece. read more

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The Notre-Dame Cathedral is one of those places that makes you stop mid-stride and just stare up, bc there's no way photos ever prepare you for how detailed and massive it is. The gothic spires, the gargoyles leering down, the stained glass windows.. it all feels like stepping straight into a history book (or a Victor Hugo novel). Walking inside, the space is hushed and cavernous, with beams of colored light filtering through the rose windows like the building itself is showing off. Even if you're not particularly religious, it's impossible not to feel a little awe standing there in all its glory. It's like centuries of craftsmanship and human ambition are pressing down on you, in the best possible way. Of course, I had my "tourist moment" outside just people-watching, street performers, tour groups, and folks craning their necks trying to decide if Quasimodo is still hanging around up in the bell tower. Some landmarks feel overrated in person, but Notre-Dame isn't one of them, it's every bit as breathtaking as its reputation suggests. read more

Notre Dame de la Paix is another very old, very beautiful, and very large church. This one is very similar to the ones that are sprawled throughout Europe and I know this one holds a lot of importance to a lot of people around the world, just not me. I'll be honest, my wife finds these ancient buildings beautiful and that's the main reason we go and check them out. I'm not a religious man so I generally just enjoy looking at the old design and learning a little about the history. Now, I'm very aware that this building caught fire a few years ago and a lot of damage was done but I've gotta say that this church isn't even in the top 10 for most impressive that I've seen in my life and didn't do much for m. Overall, Notre Dame de la Paix holds a lot of history and I'm sure it's all super interesting. This building just looks like another church to me and you may not like my opinion, but oh well. read more

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I was lucky enough to go see the Notre Dame while in Paris and it recently reopened the inside was open. The building is absolutely beautiful and the amount of work they put in to restore the interior the countless hours and labor. There is so much history and religious significance just in this one building. Kings have been crowned and assassinated. There is a long line to get into the building but you can reserve a ticket to skip the line. The line does move fairly quick. You can take any food or liquids into the building so pour your water bottles out. This is a must do while visiting Paris especially now since it has reopened the inside of the building. read more

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