Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris: how to book your free tour?

Decidedly, 2024 is a rich and busy year for the capital. After the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the City of Light will be back in the spotlight in three months' time. Indeed, it's at the beginning of December 2024 that the Notre-Dame de Paris edifice is due to reopen its doors, more than five and a half years after the devastating fire of 2019.

In detail, an official inauguration is scheduled for December 7, with the handover of Notre-Dame by the State owner to the assignataire, followed by the awakening of the organ and a liturgical celebration including a blessing. The festivities begin with a speech by Emmanuel Macron, followed by a grand concert on the forecourt. The monument will welcome visitors from December 8, 2024, the symbolic date marking the feast of the Immaculate Conception. During the first week, the building will be open exceptionally until 10 p.m., before returning to normal opening hours on December 16.

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How do I book a ticket to visit Notre-Dame de Paris?

To ensure a smooth reopening, the Diocese of Paris is setting up a free reservation system, accessible online via a dedicated mobile app and the official website. Reservations will open two days before the visit, the day before or the same day, with 30-minute slots, adjusted in real time according to occupancy rates. Up to 3,000 people can be accommodated simultaneously under the vaulted ceilings of the renovated cathedral, which will feature Viollet-le-Duc's spire and restored roof timbers.

For those wishing to pray or attend mass, a dedicated queue will be organized. However, during busy periods, a waiting period may be required. Even without a reservation, access will still be possible via an open queue, although this can be very busy.

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A notable new feature: visitors will be able to choose from five immersive itineraries. Available in French, English and Spanish, these itineraries include a general tour, a pilgrim's tour, a family-friendly version, an easy-to-read and understand tour, and an audio-description option. A reservation-free queue will also be available for spontaneous visitors, although online registration is strongly recommended to avoid waiting.

Admission to Notre-Dame de Paris will remain free, in keeping with the tradition of the Church in France, but access to the Treasury will require a ticket. From February 2025, group visits will be permitted for pilgrims, followed by cultural groups from March.

With themobile application due to be launched at the end of November, ticketing for the reopening is likely to be very busy, so stay tuned. In any case, it will be a chance to (re)discover a heritage steeped in history, restored as never before. So be on the lookout, and plan your visit now to experience a timeless moment at the heart of this symbol of the capital.