After-Hours Tour of Notre-Dame Cathedral Towers
Paris, France
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Trip Type: Cultural Tours
Duration: 90 minutes
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the towers of Paris’ famous Notre-Dame Cathedral after hours. When the daytime crowds dissipate and the towers close to the general public, it’s your chance to discover the history and legends of the iconic Towers of Notre-Dame with an expert guide. Learn about the masterful Gothic architecture as you tour the forecourt, and then climb up the towers for beautiful panoramic views of Paris.
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Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the towers of Paris’ famous Notre-Dame Cathedral after hours. When the daytime crowds dissipate and the towers close to the general public, it’s your chance to discover the history and legends of the iconic Towers of Notre-Dame with an expert guide. Learn about the masterful Gothic architecture as you tour the forecourt, and then climb up the towers for beautiful panoramic views of Paris.Meet your guide in front of the entrance to the Towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral for your privileged after-hours tour of this famous landmark, the symbol of medieval Paris built in the 14th century. As a privileged visitor, you’ll access the Towers of Notre-Dame after they have closed to the general public.
Begin your guided tour in the forecourt to discover the history, stories and legends behind this UNESCO World Heritage-listed Gothic masterpiece, which took more than 200 years to construct and has survived much desecration and negligence over the centuries. Victor Hugo, a fervent admirer of the monument and indignant at its miserable state in the 1800s, used the cathedral as inspiration for The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, a novel that helped revive the church to its current glory.
Stand in awe of Notre-Dame's intricate, complex façade, spanning 141 feet (43 meters) wide and 226 feet (69 meters) high. Then, on your way up the 422 steps to the towers, admire the Gothic architecture of the upper room, the gallery of chimeras and the gargoyles, including the famous Strigoi.
Arriving at the top, you’ll be rewarded with one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Paris. Gazing out onto the City of Lights from these towers — especially after hours — is a truly unique and wonderful experience.
You’ll be escorted back down the towers to conclude your tour.
Begin your guided tour in the forecourt to discover the history, stories and legends behind this UNESCO World Heritage-listed Gothic masterpiece, which took more than 200 years to construct and has survived much desecration and negligence over the centuries. Victor Hugo, a fervent admirer of the monument and indignant at its miserable state in the 1800s, used the cathedral as inspiration for The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, a novel that helped revive the church to its current glory.
Stand in awe of Notre-Dame's intricate, complex façade, spanning 141 feet (43 meters) wide and 226 feet (69 meters) high. Then, on your way up the 422 steps to the towers, admire the Gothic architecture of the upper room, the gallery of chimeras and the gargoyles, including the famous Strigoi.
Arriving at the top, you’ll be rewarded with one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Paris. Gazing out onto the City of Lights from these towers — especially after hours — is a truly unique and wonderful experience.
You’ll be escorted back down the towers to conclude your tour.
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