Notre-Dame de Paris

Notre-Dame de Paris is a medieval Catholic cathedral and basilica on the Île de la Cité in Paris, serving as the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Paris. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it is noted for French Gothic features including rib vaults, flying buttresses, rose windows, sculpture, pipe organs, and bells. Construction began in 1163 and was largely completed by 1260. Following serious fire damage in April 2019, it reopened in December 2024.

Location

Île de la Cité, 4th arrondissement of Paris, France

Construction

Began in 1163 and was largely completed by 1260

2019 fire and reopening

A fire caused serious damage; the cathedral reopened in December 2024