A short walk from the hotel, Notre-Dame Cathedral spans eight centuries of Parisian history, from its Gothic east end to its great rose windows, now back to their full splendour.
Notre-Dame at a glance
Reopened on 8 December 2024 after five years of restoration following the 2019 fire, the cathedral is open to visitors again. The Treasury displays the Crown of Thorns and sacred objects, and climbing the towers (424 steps) requires a separate ticket, which must be booked in advance.
Don't miss
The rose windows hold some of the best-preserved 13th-century stained glass in France. Square Jean XXIII offers one of the finest views of the east end, and the spire, rebuilt exactly as Viollet-le-Duc designed it, is best seen from the quays.
Visiting tips
With up to 40,000 visitors a day, queues can last one to three hours without a booking in high season. Go early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
Close by
Sainte-Chapelle and its stained glass are a few minutes' walk away, the Musée de Cluny is on your way back to the hotel, and the banks of the Seine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are perfect for a stroll afterwards.
