Visiting time to discover Notre Dame
Are you planning a visit to Notre Dame de Paris? Discover our tips to find out exactly how much time you'll need for each stage of your visit to this extraordinary medieval monument.
Time to visit Notre Dame de Paris
The time allowed for the visit will depend on your speed:
Minimum duration: 1 hour
Average length: 2 hours
Average length of Tour des Tours: 30 minutes to 1 hour
Average length Notre Dame Crypt: 1 hour
Practical tips to optimize the duration of your visit
The duration of a visit to Notre Dame varies according to the time you devote to contemplating the various remarkable architectural elements and works of art on offer.
Choose the right day and time for your visit
The length of your visit may be considerably longer if the building is very busy. Security measures in force since the events we are all familiar with have led to longer average waiting times. This can affect the time you spend exploring the monument. If you don't have much time, read our article on the crowds at Notre Dame de Paris to choose the right time slot.
A minimum of two hours to admire the Treasure
The Trésor de Notre Dame is a collection of rare items, donated by both the anonymous and the powerful: kings and emperors, pontiffs... These treasures, like the silver bust of Saint-Louis, are well worth your time. You'll need at least two hours to admire the most beautiful pieces in this treasure trove, and probably a little more if it's very busy.
Average length of the Tours de Notre Dame tour
The time it takes to visit the Towers of Notre Dame depends on the number of visitors. Indeed, if many visitors are present, your time on the third level will be limited to 5 minutes. You won't be able to enjoy an unobstructed view of the capital, its rooftops and monuments for long - the long-awaited reward after a strenuous physical effort: climbing the 422 steps is no mean feat! Remember to book a time slot in advance, ideally early in the morning during the low season, or alternatively on a day of the week when Notre Dame is less busy.
