Paris Hotels near Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame Top 3

• Climb the Notre Dame tower through all parts of the western façade, including the gargoyles in the Galerie des Chimères; the tower has 387 steps and no elevator, so be prepared for a workout.
• Visit the crypt under the Notre Dame Cathedral Square to see the relics found in excavations run by the Paris archaeological and architectural history office.
• Attend Mass at Notre Dame de Paris; there is an international mass with part of the service read in English at 11:00 am on Sundays.

Getting There

Despite the traffic situation in Paris, there are many opportunities for parking around the Notre Dame area. In addition, sitting on the Île de la Cité in the centre of Paris, it is located in the middle of many taxi stations and the various tour bus stops. If you prefer to travel by bicycle, there are several public “Vélib” stations nearby. Utilize the Paris Métro when travelling in Paris –with four stations near Notre Dame, you’ll only miss this amazing landmark if you really work at it.