Overview

• Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the two restored towers on Friday, with public access resuming on Saturday for the European Heritage Days.
• The new route begins in the south tower and covers 424 steps via a double-helix oak staircase, with stops at the salle des quadrilobes, the chimera gallery, close views of the Emmanuel and Marie bells, and a 69‑meter panorama over Paris.
• Works included restored belfries, newly made oak jougs and new wooden staircases, drawing on specialist French artisans.
• Officials say the 2019 blaze entered through the abat-sons and weakened the north belfry’s base, threatening eight bells before firefighters secured the towers.
• Since reopening in December 2024, the cathedral has recorded more than 8 million visits, with daily attendance averaging over 30,000.