Notre-Dame de Paris

Parvis de Notre-Dame (4)
Underground: Cité. RER: Saint-Michel, Notre-Dame
Tel. (0) 1 42 34 56 10

Tower : Daily 9.30 am-7.30 pm in summer, daily 9.30 am- 5.30pm in winter.
Crypt : Tuesday - Sunday  10 am - 6pm (closed on holidays).

In its time, this gigantic structure was the largest cathedral in the world. It clearly represents the might and wealth of the city and its clergy. Bishop Maurice de Sully gave the building order for this gothic masterpiece in 1163. The construction would continue until the 14th century. Apart from the magnificent side walls of the northern and southern transept, there is also the three-part façade of the gothic church to admire: three beautiful portals, a king’s gallery, a wonderful rose window, and finally two church towers, which offer a great panorama across the sea of houses, provided of course that you managed to bring the strenuous climb to a successful end.

 

 

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