1 hour(s)
English
Included
€ 50
€ 46.00
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Join us for an immersive walking tour of Notre-Dame, where you'll explore one of Paris’s most iconic landmarks. Led by a passionate local guide, you’ll delve into the rich history, legends, and architectural beauty of this Gothic masterpiece. The tour begins with a close look at Notre Dame’s magnificent façade, where you’ll hear captivating stories about the gargoyles, the kings of France, and the famous Hunchback of Notre-Dame. Your guide will bring the cathedral’s history to life with tales that have enchanted visitors for centuries.
Next, we cross the Petit Pont bridge into the charming Latin Quarter, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Paris. Here, you’ll discover the world-famous Shakespeare and Company bookstore, a beloved literary haven for writers like Hemingway and Joyce. This bookstore has long been a hub for intellectuals, writers, and artists, and your guide will share fascinating anecdotes about its role in Parisian literary history. As we continue through the Latin Quarter, you’ll enjoy a stroll through the peaceful Square René Viviani, where the oldest tree in Paris offers a quiet respite and picturesque views of Notre-Dame.
We then return to the cathedral, where you’ll be introduced to its stunning side architecture, including the flying buttresses and intricate rose window. The highlight of this portion of the tour is the powerful story of the 2019 fire that devastated the cathedral, followed by its ongoing restoration. Your guide will explain the remarkable efforts being made to restore Notre-Dame to its former glory, ensuring that future generations can continue to appreciate its grandeur. This tour offers a unique blend of history, culture, and personal connection to one of the world’s most treasured landmarks.
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Happy to once again have the views of Paris that Victor Hugo and Eugene Viollet-Le-Duc would have shared over a century ago. Tickets were available through the National Monuments website.
A truly wonderful visit, but it's well worth the effort. There are over 400 steps to climb, but it's manageable. In three stages, you can admire the superb work of the carpenters and other tradespeople. Once at the top, the view is breathtaking. I would only mention two drawbacks: the price (€16) and the limited time at the summit (5 minutes). And remember to book your time slot online.
A must do visit! Best view in town. Worth it especially if you are under 25 cause it’s free 😅
Stunning architecture but badly organized and very little time to enjoy the view. Apparently they have to adhere to a very rigid maximum number of visitors at any given time. Probably therefore we were waiting for a long time inside half way up before being able to climb to the balcony below the bells. After about ten minutes there (view towards the Southwest only) we were let up to the top. “Five minutes at the top, non-negotiable” was all. The view from the top (all directions) is nice, but you are inside a safety net which is quite tight. That interferes with both the view and photography. There are better viewpoints in Paris. Without non-negotiable five minute limits. Back half-down you continue to the space between both towers. That was the most interesting part of the tour in my opinion. Very interesting architecture, a glimpse of the famous “forest” under the outer roof, sculptures. And the mighty sound of the bells if you get the timing right (which is hard because of the strange logistics)! You get to see only the two largest bells in the South tower, not the more frequently used ones on the North tower. But those are loud enough outside, too. Overall: A unique tour with fascinating architecture, but very expensive if you mostly pay for the view from the top. And the logistics will hopefully be improved; we were there only about one month after the reopening.
We were excited that our trip coincided with the reopening of Notre Dame’s towers. We last climbed them 10 years ago but, this time, the route seemed safer and more logical. The new additions (store, new stairs) felt in keeping with the history. It was definitely a.lot of stairs (424 per the web) but the views on our overcast October day were well worth it. My only complaint is we didn’t get to tour on the gargoyles level. We climbed up to a holding area but were not allowed to roam outside, then up to the roof. On the way down, again could not go out to the gargoyles. Definitely recommend for anyone willing to work for the views! It was fun! So glad it’s back open.
