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[2025 Paris Attraction] Travel Guide for Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris (Updated Apr)

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Standing on the Ile de la Cité on the banks of the Seine, Notre Dame de Paris was built between 1163 and 1250 and has witnessed the historical changes of Paris. This Gothic-style church became famous worldwide due to the poetic description of the French writer Victor Hugo in his novel of the same name, Notre Dame de Paris. Tour Overview A tour of Notre Dame de Paris is mainly divided into three parts: visiting the interior of the church, climbing to the top of the bell tower and visiting the basement. The entrance to the bell tower is on the north side outside the church. Highlights Admire the exquisite decorative arts Just from the appearance of the church, you will be attracted by these exquisite carvings. Whether it is doors and windows, altars or corridors, they are all covered with reliefs and statues telling biblical stories, especially the three doors at the entrance, which are exquisitely carved and extremely gorgeous. In addition, the three gorgeous rose windows and the huge organ in the church are also not to be missed. Climb the bell tower to get a panoramic view of Paris You need to climb more than 400 steps to visit the bell tower. From the north bell tower to the south bell tower, you can see a large bell cast in the 17th century, which is only rung on major Catholic festivals. You can continue up the stairs of the south bell tower to the top of the building, where you can see the banks of the Seine and the panoramic view of Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Sacre-Coeur and other attractions. Searching for the Hunchback of Notre Dame The novel "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" has attracted many readers to climb the bell tower to look for the Hunchback. Although the Hunchback could not be found, there is a fantasy monster corridor on the top floor, with many bird, animal, hybrid and legendary monster sculptures created by designers at the corners of the railings. One of the most famous is Stryge, which looks at Paris thoughtfully and watches the changes of the world with relish. Visit the basement ruins There is an inconspicuous staircase in the church leading to the basement, where relics of the city dating back to Roman times and some art collections are housed, which can give you a richer understanding of Notre Dame. Witness the display of three sacred objects
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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris Address:

6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris Recommended sightseeing time:

1-2 hours

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris Phone:

+33 1 42 34 56 10

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris Ticket Price

Free entry
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