Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris: the left bank upper quays closed as of Wednesday, December 4

This is it! Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral is finally reopening its doors, and a weekend of festivities is planned for December 7 and 8, 2024. The festivities will take place on the cathedral's forecourt, requiring extensive security measures throughout the area. Traffic restrictions and closures of shops and metro stations are planned, as well as the closure of the Left Bank high banks from Wednesday December 4.

Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris: date, bookings, concert, everything you need to know
With its thirteen million visitors a year, Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral is one of the capital's must-sees. A place of worship as well as a monument, it has witnessed the history of Paris since its construction. Announced for December 8, 2024, its reopening is eagerly awaited. From reservations to the transformation of the forecourt and the proposed visitor itineraries, discover all the information you need to prepare your visit to this emblem of Paris, ready to welcome 15 million visitors a year. [Read more]

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Notre-Dame de Paris reopens to the public on December 8, 2024, almost five years after the devastating fire of April 2019. This eagerly-awaited reopening is accompanied by a free booking system, designed to manage the expected crowds. Don't miss the kick-off this Tuesday, December 3, as tickets are likely to go fast. With the launch of the app on Monday evening, you'll need to be quick. We tell you all about how to prepare your visit and access the restored treasures of this emblematic monument. [Read more]

A hint of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games ? Indeed, in July 2024, the quais hauts had closed a few days before the opening ceremony to ensure safety and the smooth running of the event. Restrictions on the quais hauts rive gauche are being implemented in several stages:

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• From Wednesday December 4 to 12 noon on December 9: motorized traffic will be prohibited on the Left Bank quays between the Pont de la Tournelle and the Pont-Neuf. Cycle paths will also be closed, and access will be restricted to pedestrians. Detour will be provided.
• From Saturday, December 7 at 7 a.m. to Sunday, December 8 at 8 p.m. : an anti-terrorist SILT (Internal Security and Counter-Terrorism) perimeter will cover the whole of the Ile de la Cité and the Left Bank quays, from the Pont de la Tournelle to the Pont-Neuf. Motorized traffic will be totally banned, and only accredited pedestrians (contractors or guests) will be allowed to walk in the area.

The reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris is likely to cause major disruption to traffic in central Paris from Wednesday December 4, with the closure of the left bank high quays .