Notre Dame Cathedral to Reopen After Five Years of Restoration

The iconic Paris landmark, heavily damaged by a 2019 fire, will welcome visitors again starting December 8, with millions expected to attend.

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen to the public on December 8, 2024, following extensive restoration after the devastating 2019 fire.
More than 250 contractors and artisans worked over five years to restore the cathedral to its original state, with cleaned interiors revealing unprecedented brightness and detail.
Officials anticipate 15 million visitors in the first year, with a new online reservation system introduced to manage daily crowds of up to 40,000 people.
The reopening will feature a ceremonial entrance by Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich on December 7, followed by the first public mass on December 8.
Remaining funds from the €846 million raised for restoration will support future projects, including landscaping and promenade development around the cathedral by 2027.