We expect to be in Paris in early October for 5-6 days. I understand that tickets are required for both the interior and the roof (opening in Sep) of Notre Dame and that they are separate tickets. I've also heard that tickets for either the interior or the roof (I can't remember which) are only available 1 or 2 days in advance. Should I try to do both the interior and the roof the same day? Or is it better spread out over 2 days? Any advice would be much appreciated.
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Kay, I believe that this is the most current thread about the Notre Dame Tower:
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/france/notre-dame-tower-visits-to-resume-sept-20#bottom
Tickets will not be released until sometime in early September for Sept. 20.
This is the website that I use for ND Cathedral tickets:
https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/en/visit/reservation/
The tickets are released at midnight French time for that day and the next two days. Since I live in the EDT zone, that is 6:00 p.m. for me. I think once September arrives and children return to school, it will be easier to gain access to ND Cathedral. I'm hopeful that Kim and/or Emily will see your post and respond. They are very knowledgable.
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Gig Harbor, Washington, USA
1953 posts
We visited Notre Dame interior June 25. I did not get tickets ahead of time. We got in line at 10:50 and entered the cathedral at 11:10. The line moves quickly.
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Chicagoland
1149 posts
Don't worry about getting tickets to Notre Dame. If you aren't able to book your tickets online 2 days in advance, you can still visit the Cathedral. Join the long line on the left of the entrance with those without a reservation. It may look daunting, but moves fairly quickly.
You can also attend one of the services at Notre Dame. No pre booking. The line is to the right of the main entrance.
The Towers of Notre Dame are scheduled to open September 20. A separate admission is required. The Towers are managed by the Centre de Monuments Nationaux. I do not know what the ticket prices will be.
There is a pass, Passion Monuments Subscription that will include the Towers. Depending on which other Monuments you plan to visit, it may save you both time and money. In Paris alone, admission to Sainte-Chapelle, the Conciergerie, Arc de Triomphe, the Pantheon and Panorama and Hotel de la Marine are included. The pass also provides a substantial discount on concerts at Sainte-Chapelle and other discounts. The pass also gives you priority in the various security lines. Especially useful for Sainte-Chapelle.