Notre-Dame de Paris
Notre-Dame de Paris is a cathedral dedicated to Saint Mary located on the Ile de la Cité in the 4th arrondissement in Paris.
The architecture of the cathedral is Gothic. Its construction extends over a little less than two centuries, from 1163 to 1345. It also underwent restoration work between 1845 and 1867, during which new elements were added.
This cathedral located in the center of Paris is linked to many episodes of the history of the city and is also a source of inspiration for many works. One such work is the novel Notre-Dame de Paris, published by French author Victor Hugo in 1831.
In April 2019, a major fire destroyed the spire and the entire roof covering the nave, choir and transept. Reconstruction work to replicate the damaged parts is currently underway. The access to the cathedral is currently closed, its reopening is planned in 2024.
You can still come and see its facade and take the opportunity to walk in the Ile de la Cité. The Ile de la Cité is a small island located on the Seine and considered as the cradle of Paris, the place where the city of Lutetia was established in antiquity.
