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Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris

Religious site4.7 · 84 6864.6 · 72 193≈ 1 hFree entry124 m from the center

A masterpiece of French Gothic architecture on the Île de la Cité in Paris, founded in 1163 under Bishop Maurice de Sully. The cathedral is renowned for its twin western bell towers, intricate 13th-century stained-glass rose windows, flying buttresses, and stone gargoyles gazing over the Seine. Following extensive restoration, it stands as the spiritual heart and geographic zero point of France.

Highlights

  • Pinnacle of French Gothic architecture on the Île de la Cité
  • Masterpiece 13th-century stained glass rose windows and gargoyles
  • Point Zero medallion marking the geographic centre of France

Opening hours

Mon07:50 – 19:00
Tue07:50 – 19:00
Wed07:50 – 19:00
Thu07:50 – 22:00
Fri07:50 – 19:00
Sat08:15 – 19:30
Sun08:15 – 19:30

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