Cathédrale Notre-Dame

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The Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, is the most visited monument in France. It was built in the Middle Ages, at the far end of the Île de la Cité. Work started in the 13th century and finished in the 15th century. Because it was badly damaged during the French Revolution, the cathedral was restored in the 19th century by the architect Viollet-le-Duc. Its many visitors come to admire its stained glass and rose windows, the towers, the steeple and the gargoyles. They can also discover the Notre-Dame treasury and have a go at climbing the towers to enjoy a panoramic view of Paris.

Address: 6 place du Parvis Notre-Dame, 75004 Paris

Phone: 0033-01-42345610

Website: www.cathedraledeparis.com/, www.notredamedeparis.fr

Open hours: The cathedral is open 365 days a year from 8:00 am to 6:45 pm (7:15 pm on Saturdays and Sundays). You can visit the cathedral's treasury everyday from 9.30 am to 6:00 pm (these times may change during special occasions).

Ticket price: €8.5

Transportation: Metro Cité station; Bus 21, 24, 27, 38, 47, 85, 96; RER to Saint-Michel - Notre-Dame