Only a few days to go before the long-awaited reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris ! With the festivities taking place on the cathedral's forecourt, a major security operation is required. Metro and RER station closures and traffic restrictions are planned, but what about business closures?
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]
Notre-Dame de Paris reopens at last! More than five years after the cathedral burned down in 2019, it will reopen its doors this weekend, December 7 and 8, 2024. A major security detail has been deployed around Notre-Dame for the reopening festivities, including the closure of the left bank high quays from this Wednesday, December 4. [Read more]
This weekend, December 7 and 8, all shops on the Île de la Cité will be closed for the reopening of the cathedral. On the left bank, shops will be open until 3pm on Saturday, while restaurant terraces will be closed.
On the upper right bank quays, traffic will continue to flow, and businesses will not close. On the other hand, there will be occasional traffic stoppages to allow the processions of Heads of State to pass from the Concorde, Pont Alexandre-III to Pont-Neuf, from 5:00 pm on Saturday and between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm on Sunday morning. The bouquinistes will be closed from Wednesday evening for clearance.
The reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris is likely to cause major traffic disruption, and police are advising Parisians and tourists to stay out of the center of the city over the weekend of December 7 and 8, especially as many shops will be closed.
Dates and Opening Time
From December 7, 2024 to December 8, 2024
Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris: date, bookings, concert, everything you need to know
Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris: the left bank upper quays closed as of Wednesday, December 4
