Notre Dame Exterior Guided Tour with Cathedral Ticket

Immerse yourself in the living history of Notre-Dame de Paris with an introductory speech by your expert guide, who will detail the importance of this cathedral in European history and its role as an icon of Gothic architecture. Learn how this monument has witnessed coronations, revolutions and cultural events over eight centuries.

Learn in depth about the fire of April 2019: the causes, the impact on the structure and the ongoing restoration work. Your guide will explain the conservation techniques and technical challenges involved in restoring a jewel listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

From the outside, you will see the most emblematic features of Notre-Dame: the flying buttresses, the spires (including the old Viollet-le-Duc arrow) and the famous gargoyles. Each sculptural detail and each arrow point to the grandeur of medieval architecture.

At the end of the guided tour, your guide will arrange for you to enter the interior of the cathedral. There, you will calmly enjoy the north and south rose windows, masterpieces of stained glass that filter the Parisian light in shades of red, blue and green. Also explore the detailed sculptures in the pulpit and the side chapels, a testimony to sacred art.

End your visit with a sense of awe at the resilience of Notre-Dame, a monument that, beyond tragedy, remains the spiritual and cultural heart of Paris.