As Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris prepares to reopen its doors to the public on 8 December, nearly half of the French population intends to visit the historic monument, according to a recent survey.

Notre-Dame Cathedral will soon reopen its doors after undergoing a five-year renovation period. A fire on April 15, 2019 left significant damage to the iconic cathedral and prompted its yearslong closure to the public. For over eight centuries, the cathedral has been a place of worship and gatherings, as well as a popular tourist attraction.

Visitors will be able to admire Viollet-le-Duc's restored spire, as well as the roofs of the nave and choir. Three themed tour routes will be offered, each enabling visitors to discover different facets of the cathedral, from religious heritage to works of art. Full guided tours and group access will be available from June 2025.

Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris is ready to welcome ‘the whole world’ after five years of work and millions in donations. These are the plans for the grand reopening.

Five years after a catastrophic fire, Paris's beloved cathedral will open to great fanfare. Nat Geo got exclusive access to witness how an army of architects and artisans rebuilt the church back to its sacred splendor.

The devastating images -- whether viewed from the banks of the Seine River in Paris or on millions of glowing screens around the world -- stunned onlookers. Many wept, clutching tissues to smoke- and sorrow-reddened eyes,

On December 7, the beloved Gothic cathedral in Paris will reopen after a five-year restoration project. Here's how to plan your visit.

The iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is getting ready to reopen next month after more than five years of closure.