Notre Dame closes 2025 with more than 11 million visitors one year after its reopening

One year after its official reopening, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has become the most visited monument in the French capital, welcoming more than 11 million visitors. This figure represents an increase of around 30% compared to pre-fire attendance, which stood at approximately nine million visitors annually before the April 15, 2019 fire.

Since December 7, 2024, when the Archbishop of Paris, Monsignor Laurent Ulrich, officially reopened the cathedral, Notre Dame has received thousands of visitors for both tourism and religious purposes.

With these numbers, Notre Dame has surpassed other major Parisian landmarks such as the Louvre Museum (nearly 9 million visitors), the Eiffel Tower (7 million), and the Palace of Versailles (8.4 million), consolidating its position as the city’s leading heritage attraction.

From the ashes to a historic record

Although restoration work has not yet been fully completed, the interior now features walls restored to their original color, a new lighting system, and other improvements. The total cost of the restoration has reached €700 million, largely financed through international donations and public funding. Visits remain free of charge, either by online reservation or direct access from the cathedral forecourt.

According to the managing authority, full completion is estimated for 2030.