Hello everyone
Is it possible to reserve entry into Notre Dame a month out? We are going in early September, the official site says you can only reserve on the day of your visit, is this correct?
Thank you
Alan
Posted by
Bend, OR
2162 posts
“the official site says you can only reserve on the day of your visit”
Why would you think the official site was not giving you the correct information?
Posted by
Chicagoland
2478 posts
Actually, if you click through the "book for free" button, you will see that you can actually book a timed entry up to 2 days prior to your visit.
Even without reserving, it usually does not take too long to enter the Cathedral without timed ticket. Generally, early morning has shorter lines than midmorning or later. As the crowds increase so does the noise inside. You can also attend a service with no ticket.
If you want to climb the Towers of Notre Dame, tickets can be purchased now. It is a separate entry for a fee.
Posted by
Sapulpa, OK, USA
6973 posts
Unless you're planning to climb the towers, you don't need a ticket at all. There will be a line, but it moves very quickly. We were there in June, and I think we were in line only about 15 minutes or so, and the line seemed miles long!
Posted by
Chicago
9745 posts
The line zips right along buy inside you are shoulder to shoulder -- it is still a pretty unpleasant experience with the center roped off the masses and thus hard to get central to really look at the rose window or just sit and contemplate.
Posted by
88 posts
We were there last week of August 2025 and didn’t have tickets. Long queue to get in, but it moved very quickly.