Overview

• The south and north towers reopened to visitors on Saturday with a secured passage between them and first-time access to the Cour des citernes.
• President Emmanuel Macron made the first official tour on Friday, calling the result “beautiful” after climbing to the south tower.
• A new double-running spiral staircase of massive oak in the south tower—178 steps, 21 meters high, about 20 tonnes—separates the ascent from the descent.
• The restoration rehangs the great bells, including Emmanuel (about 13.3 tonnes) and Marie (about 6.2 tonnes), on new support beams and introduces upgraded fire protection.
• Tickets cost €16, are available only online, and the first day sold out in less than half an hour.