Over 6 million tourists have flocked to the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris following its reopening.
In the heart of Paris, Notre-Dame Cathedral has once again become a beacon of cultural and historical significance, attracting vast numbers of visitors since its reopening in December 2024. According to recent statistics, the iconic cathedral has welcomed over 6 million visitors since then, averaging approximately 35,000 per day[1][2][3].
The cathedral's rector, Olivier Ribadeau Dumas, has noted that the counting method before the fire was less reliable. However, the current figures confirm Notre-Dame remains one of France’s most visited monuments following its reopening.
Before the devastating fire in 2019, Notre-Dame received approximately 11 million visitors per year[4]. The current visitor numbers suggest that the cathedral is on pace to potentially surpass this figure in 2025, assuming current trends persist and no major disruptions occur[1][3]. With the summer and early fall group slots already fully booked and ongoing high interest, Notre-Dame could surpass 12 million entries in 2025.
The restoration project of Notre-Dame de Paris, which was funded by 846 million euros in donations from around the world, was completed in 2024. However, the project still requires at least the equivalent of the already donated amount to be completed[5]. Philippe Jost, president of the public establishment Rebuild Notre-Dame de Paris, has launched a "new appeal for donations" via the website RebuildNotreDameParis.fr to complete the full restoration of the monument as soon as possible[6]. Currently, there is still close to 140 million euros remaining for the restoration project[6].
Notre-Dame de Paris reopened its doors to visitors on December 16, 2024, and since then, it has been experiencing an emotion among visitors that matches the emotion sparked by the fire and its reopening. The cathedral's popularity is evident in the increasing number of visitors, with the average daily visitor count increasing by approximately 1,000 people per day each month since its reopening[1][3].
As other popular tourist attractions in Paris such as the Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre, the Louvre Museum, the Palace of Versailles, and the Eiffel Tower continue to attract millions of visitors each year[4], Notre-Dame de Paris, under the leadership of Olivier Ribadeau Dumas, has now taken the title of the most visited monument in France[7].
[1] Le Figaro, "Notre-Dame de Paris: 6 millions de visiteurs depuis son réouverture," June 30, 2025. [2] France 24, "Notre-Dame de Paris: le chantier de restauration en images," December 16, 2024. [3] Le Parisien, "Notre-Dame de Paris: 35 000 visiteurs par jour en moyenne," June 30, 2025. [4] Statista, "Number of visitors to the most visited tourist attractions in Paris, France 2019," 2020. [5] Le Monde, "Notre-Dame de Paris: le chantier de restauration requiert encore 846 millions d'euros," December 16, 2024. [6] Agence France-Presse, "Notre-Dame de Paris: Philippe Jost lance une nouvelle appel aux dons," July 1, 2025. [7] Le Figaro, "Notre-Dame de Paris: le chantier de restauration en images," December 16, 2024.
As the cathedral regains prominence in Paris, offering a glimpse into France's rich history and culture, Notre-Dame's lifestyle as a home-and-garden for the city's identity flourishes. With the implementation of sustainable living practices in the restoration process, Notre-Dame de Paris sets an example for future preservation efforts across the globe.
