Rise from the Ashes/Notre Dame de Paris

Notre Dame de Paris, located on the Île de la Cité in the center of Paris, is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Opening hours are 8:00-18:45 from Monday to Friday and 8:00-19:15 on weekends. Free to visit, tickets are required to climb the tower (about 10 euros), and it is recommended to make an appointment in advance. ❤️Main highlights: 1. Rose Window: The rose window on the south side is 13 meters in diameter and colorful. 2. The bell tower: overlooking the panoramic view of Paris, the scene of Hugo's The Hunchback of Notre Dame 3. Flying buttresses: a classic design of external support structures 4. Statues of Saints: Beautiful religious sculptures on the porch Recommended nearby food: 1. Berthillon Ice Cream (51 Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île) 2. Au Vieux Paris d'Arcole French Restaurant (24 Rue Chanoinesse) 3. Shakespeare and Company Café (37 Rue de la Bûcherie) 🚉Transportation: Take Metro Line 4, get off at Cité Station and walk for 5 minutes RER B/C Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame Station Note: 1. Security check is strict, large bags need to be stored 2. Appropriate clothing is required in religious places 3. The stairs to the tower are narrow, with 387 steps in total 4. The interior is still under repair and some areas are temporarily closed. Best time to visit: Morning or evening on weekdays, avoid peak weekend traffic