Notre Dame's North and South Towers Reopen After Extensive Restoration

Reopening of Notre Dame Towers

• 📌 For the first time in nearly six and a half years, the public can once again climb the towers of Notre Dame.
• 🗓️ The reopening marks the end of a long effort to restore the 800-year-old landmark after the devastating fire in April 2019.

Enhanced Visitor Experience

• 🚶 Visitors will now enter through the south tower and exit through the north tower, following an enhanced route.
• ⬆️ The journey to the top involves climbing 424 steps to access the newly opened towers.

Restoration Details

• 🏗️ The restoration effort involved repairing the destroyed roof using 43,000 square feet of lead.
• 🖼️ Thousands of statues and decorative features were restored or recreated, including the 52 famous Chimera statues, now visible up close.
• ✨ The spire restoration is also a key feature visible from the top, offering a 360-degree view of Paris.

Cathedral's Return to Public Life

• 🙏 The first mass in the reopened cathedral took place in December 2024, attended by thousands.
• 🎬 National Geographic provided rare behind-the-scenes access to the restoration work, highlighting the efforts of over 2,000 people.