Religious Building · Paris, France
Notre-Dame de Paris
Notre-Dame de Paris, often referred to simply as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral and basilica on the Île de la Cité (an island in the River Seine), in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. Built 1163. It drew 12,000,000 visitors in 2017.
Photo: Ali Sabbagh via Wikimedia Commons, CC0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Paris, France |
|---|---|
| Type | Religious Building |
| Built | 1163 |
| Architect | Jean de Chelles, Pierre de Montreuil |
| Height | Height: 69 m |
| Annual visitors (2017) | 12,000,000 |
| Coordinates | 48.8531° N, 2.3500° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Notre-Dame de Paris is known for
Notre-Dame de Paris, often referred to simply as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral and basilica on the Île de la Cité (an island in the River Seine), in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France.
About Notre-Dame de Paris
Notre-Dame de Paris, often referred to simply as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral and basilica on the Île de la Cité (an island in the River Seine), in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. It is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Paris. The cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin Mary ("Our Lady"), is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.
History
It is believed that before the arrival of Christianity in France, a Gallo-Roman temple dedicated to Jupiter stood on the site of Notre-Dame. Evidence for this includes the Pillar of the Boatmen, discovered beneath the cathedral in 1710. In the 4th or 5th century, a large early Christian church, the Cathedral of Saint Étienne, was built on the site, close to the royal palace.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Notre-Dame de Paris website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Paris |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) |
| Distance from the airport | 8.6 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) · Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), France · 8.5 miles away
- Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) · Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), France · 14.2 miles away
- Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA) · Beauvais, France · 42.9 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
Where to stay nearby
Places to stay near Notre-Dame de Paris, with a link to each place's own site.
- Hôtel de Notre Dame · 5th arrondissement
Boutique hotel on the Left Bank near the cathedral
- Notre-Dame Hôtel · 5th arrondissement
Small hotel steps from the cathedral
Where to eat nearby
Places to eat near Notre-Dame de Paris, with a link to each place's own site.
- La Tour d’Argent · Quai de la Tournelle, Paris
Historic fine-dining restaurant by the Seine
- Le Saint Régis · Île Saint-Louis, Paris
Bistro on Île Saint-Louis
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Frequently asked questions
What is Notre-Dame de Paris?
Notre-Dame de Paris, often referred to simply as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral and basilica on the Île de la Cité (an island in the River Seine), in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France.
Where is Notre-Dame de Paris located?
Notre-Dame de Paris is in Paris, France. Its coordinates are 48.8531° N, 2.3500° E.
How do I get to Notre-Dame de Paris?
The nearest town is Paris, and the nearest airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), about 8.6 miles away (straight line).
When was Notre-Dame de Paris built?
Notre-Dame de Paris was built 1163.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notre-Dame_de_Paris — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2981 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.