Notre Dame Cathedral Towers

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ABOVE: A chimera poses with the Left Bank as a backdrop. (See more photos on the following pages.)

Visiting hours

Jan 1 - Mar 31: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Apr 1 - Jun 30: 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Jul 1 - Aug 31: 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (until 11 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays)

Sept 1 - Sept 30: 9:30 a..m. - 7:30 p.m.

Oct 1 - Dec 31: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Closed: January 1, May 1, December 25.

Notes:

Last admission is 45 minutes before closing time.

Visitors are admitted in groups of 20 every 10 minutes, so there's usually a waiting line by the entrance in the north tower. Arrive early or toward the end of the day to minimize waiting time.

Occasionally the viewing platform on top of the south tower will be closed (a sign will be posted), but a visit to the main gallery level and belfry is still worthwhile.

The hours above are subject to change, so check ahead if you plan on visiting at the beginning or end of the day.

Admission fees

Ticket prices are reasonable; see the cathedral's Web site (link below) for current rates. Children under 18 are free. Admission is free with the Paris Museum Pass, but you'll still have to wait in line with ticket buyers.

Location

Notre Dame is on the Ile de la Cité, the oldest and most central part of Paris. The closest Métro stop is Cité, on Line 4, and the closest RER stop is St-Michel (Lines B and C). Other Métro stations and bus stops are nearby; consult your Paris map for details.

Web site

Cathédrale de Paris
Notre Dame's official Web site has information on tours, concerts, religious services, and other topics in English, French, and German.

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Introduction	Visitor information
Climbing the towers	More photos