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Notre-Dame Cathedral Exterior Walking Tour
Experience Notre-Dame in a 1-hour guided exterior tour. Learn about its Gothic roots, famous legends, and how the 2019 fire sparked an ongoing restoration. Afterward, you’re free to enter the cathedral on your own to witness its rebirth firsthand.
Join us for an immersive walking tour of Notre-Dame, led by a passionate local guide who will reveal the secrets, legends, and beauty of this iconic monument.
We begin by exploring the majestic Gothic façade, diving into stories of gargoyles, kings, and the Hunchback of Notre-Dame. Then we cross the Petit Pont bridge into the Latin Quarter, where you’ll discover the famous Shakespeare and Company bookstore—a haven for writers like Hemingway and Joyce.
Nearby, we stroll through the peaceful Square René Viviani, home to the oldest tree in Paris and stunning views of Notre-Dame.
Returning to the cathedral, we admire its side architecture, including the flying buttresses and rose window, before hearing the powerful story of the 2019 fire and Notre-Dame’s remarkable restoration.
We begin by exploring the majestic Gothic façade, diving into stories of gargoyles, kings, and the Hunchback of Notre-Dame. Then we cross the Petit Pont bridge into the Latin Quarter, where you’ll discover the famous Shakespeare and Company bookstore—a haven for writers like Hemingway and Joyce.
Nearby, we stroll through the peaceful Square René Viviani, home to the oldest tree in Paris and stunning views of Notre-Dame.
Returning to the cathedral, we admire its side architecture, including the flying buttresses and rose window, before hearing the powerful story of the 2019 fire and Notre-Dame’s remarkable restoration.