The Return of Notre-Dame! How to Book Your Free Visit? 🕍

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen on December 8, 2024! This historic landmark, witness to countless events, will finally welcome the world’s gaze with a renewed face. Want to be among the first to experience the awe-inspiring charm of the restored cathedral? Make sure to book your visit in advance – it’s free! 🌟 Key Dates: December 7: Official handover ceremony + celebration activities, including a speech by President Macron and a concert in the square. The cathedral’s organ will play during the ceremony, accompanying the solemn blessing liturgy. December 8: Official opening for visits, which also coincides with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, making it extra special! Special Opening Arrangements: December 8-15: Extended opening hours until 10 PM! December 16: Return to normal opening hours. 🎟 Guide to Booking Free Visits: To avoid large crowds, visits must be booked in advance through the official website or a dedicated app. Booking Process: You can choose your visit date and a 30-minute time slot up to two days in advance. The app and website will be available at the end of November, so keep an eye out and be quick! There will be a queue for those without reservations, but there might be a longer wait time. 🚶‍♀ Highlights and Special Experiences: The newly restored Viollet-le-Duc spire and the magnificent roof structure, with attention to detail! Five immersive visit routes to choose from: General visit route Pilgrimage route Family-friendly route Easy reading route Special route with audio commentary for the visually impaired Multilingual support (French, English, Spanish) – very considerate! Special Note: The cathedral itself is free to visit, but if you want to enter the Treasury (Trésor), you’ll need to purchase a paid ticket. 🗓️ Time: Starting from December 8, 2024, extended until 10 PM from December 8-15. 📸✨ Tell me in the comments, which part of Notre-Dame are you most looking forward to seeing? #FrenchLife #MyLife #NotreDame #Paris #FranceTravel #ParisLife #WhereToGoOnTheWeekend #France #ParisTravel #EuropeanTravel