Notre-Dame Direct Access and Introduction Tour

Write content to help your customers to better understand your products or policies.✨ Begin your Notre-Dame experience with a warm welcome from your guide, who will personally escort you to the Cathedral’s entrance for a smooth and direct access — no waiting, no stress ⛪️.

⏰ With this early entry, enjoy the rare privilege of exploring the monument before the main crowds arrive. Step inside and take your time to admire the awe-inspiring interior at your own pace — from its 29 chapels to precious artworks, stained glass, and centuries-old furnishings 🎨🕯️.

🧑🏫 After your self-guided exploration, meet your guide outside for the second part of your experience. In front of the Cathedral’s magnificent façade, your guide will share captivating insights, historical anecdotes, and symbolic details you might otherwise miss — from the statues and carvings to the meaning behind the iconic portals 🏛️📜.

🔍 You’ll also learn about the newly restored forecourt and its significance, giving you a complete and enriching understanding of Notre-Dame’s past, present, and ongoing rebirth.

👣 You will be accompanied by your guide to the entrance for a swift and smooth entry, with average wait times under 5 minutes.
Once inside, you'll have up to one hour to explore at your own pace, discovering the Cathedral’s chapels, artworks, and architectural wonders.

🕒 Please note that your visit takes place outdoors.
It is essential to arrive on time for your selected time slot to join your guide and avoid delaying the start of the tour.

📍 The guided tour takes place on the square in front of Notre-Dame and does not include entry to the interior of the cathedral.

🙏 Dress code and conduct:
As Notre-Dame is an active place of worship, respectful attire is required.
Please avoid sheer or tight clothing, and ensure shoulders, chest, stomach, and thighs are covered.
Men should remove hats inside the Cathedral.
Phone calls are strictly prohibited within the premises.

⛪ Reminder:
Entry to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free of charge. The services offered are independent of access to the building.
This activity does not include a paid ticket — you are paying for the guided tour experience, not access to the cathedral.

⚠️ Please note: This is not a skip-the-line ticket. Entry is facilitated by the presence of your guide, but it does not bypass security checks or function as a privileged admission.

📍 Meeting Point – Pont au Double
The meeting point is located on Pont au Double,
➡️ to the right of the cathedral when facing Notre-Dame,
⬅️ or to the left of the cathedral when it is behind you.

👤 Your guide will be wearing a sign marked QUALIUM or Paris Access for easy identification.

⏰ Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your selected time slot.

👣 You will be accompanied by your guide to the entrance for a swift and smooth entry, with average wait times under 5 minutes.
Once inside, you'll have up to one hour to explore at your own pace, discovering the Cathedral’s chapels, artworks, and architectural wonders.

📍 1 hour after your entry, your guide will be waiting for you just outside the Cathedral for a fascinating presentation of the façade, statues, portals, and the recently restored forecourt — highlighting symbolic elements and sharing rich historical context.

⚠️ Please note: This is not a skip-the-line ticket. Entry is facilitated by the presence of your guide, but it does not bypass security checks or function as a privileged admission.

🙏 Dress code and conduct:
As Notre-Dame is an active place of worship, respectful attire is required.
Please avoid sheer or tight clothing, and ensure shoulders, chest, stomach, and thighs are covered.
Men should remove hats inside the Cathedral.
Phone calls are strictly prohibited within the premises.

🎟️ Important: Entry to Notre-Dame Cathedral is free and open to the public.
This tour is an independent service that enhances your visit and does not constitute paid admission.