Church, mosque or temple · France · Île-de-France
Notre-Dame de Paris
Gothic cathedral on the Île de la Cité, restored after the 2019 fire.
For storytellers
Why Notre-Dame de Paris matters
Notre-Dame has watched over the heart of Paris for centuries. After the fire in 2019, craftspeople rebuilt the roof and spire, and the cathedral has reopened to visitors. Stand on the square and look at the carved portals, flying buttresses and the gargoyles.
Talking points
- It was the setting of Victor Hugo's famous novel.
- The 2019 fire led to a major restoration.
- The square in front marks the point from which distances in France are measured.
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Good to know: Check current visiting arrangements; the square and exterior can be admired at any time.
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