Find your way to the Notre Dame Cathedral in
Paris | Transportation routes & tips
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Where is Notre-Dame located?
Address: 6 Parvis Notre-Dame – Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France.
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Notre-Dame Cathedral is located on the Île de la Cité, a small island in the middle of the Seine River. This iconic landmark is centrally situated and easily accessible from various parts of Paris. Some of the nearby attractions include Conciergerie, Sainte-Chapelle, Pont Neuf, and many more.
Closest landmark: Sainte-Chapelle (650m)
Getting to Notre-Dame by public transport
- Line 4: Cité station is the closest metro station, just a few minutes' walk from the
- Line 1 or 11: You could also choose to disembark at Châtelet or Hôtel de Ville stations and walk across the Seine (5 to 7-minute walk).
- Pro tip: Paris metro stations can be busy during rush hours (7:30am–9:30am and 5pm–7:30pm).
- Hop onboard RER Line B or C and get off at Saint-Michel – Notre-Dame station, which is a 2-minute walk to the cathedral (160m, 2-minute walk).
- Pro tip: The RER trains are slightly different from the metro. Look for clear signage indicating RER routes to avoid confusion.
- You could choose the below lines and disembark at the given stops:
- Line 47: Cité or Saint-Michel station (160m, 2-minute walk)
- Line 87: Hôtel de Ville station (500m, 7-minute walk)
- Line 75: Maubert-Mutualité or Cluny – La Sorbonne station (400m, 6-minute walk)
- Pro tip: Buses are stroller-friendly and a good option for travelers with kids.
- Below are the closest Vélib’ stops to Notre-Dame:
- Station 4001: 10 rue d’Arcole (80m, 1-minute walk)
- Station 4002: Place Louis Lépine (350m, 3-minute walk)
- Station 4003: 1 quai aux Fleurs (300m, 3-minute walk)
- Pro tip: Vélib’ stations can be busy near major landmarks. Consider reserving a bike in advance through the Vélib’ app.
- Guided Tours
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Take a 1.5-hour outdoor walking tour of Notre-Dame to learn about the architecture and history of Paris.
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Explore the charming Île Saint-Louis and serene Place Jean-Paul II, beyond the Cathedral.
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Getting to Notre-Dame by car
Parking in central Paris can be tricky. Here are some nearby parking options and tips to make your visit smoother:
- Lutèce – Cité Parking, Boulevard du Palais: 300m, about a 4-minute walk from Notre-Dame Cathedral and the cost is around €3.40 per hour.
- Lobau – Rivoli Parking, Rue Lobau: 500m, approximately a 6-minute walk from the cathedral. The hourly rate is approximately €4.60.
- Place Saint-Michel Parking, Rue Francisque Gay: 600m, around a 7-minute walk from Notre-Dame. The cost is about €4.59 per hour.
- Lagrange Parking, Rue Lagrange: 400m, about a 5-minute walk from the cathedral. The hourly rate is around €4.70.
Walking to Notre-Dame from central Paris
From the Louvre
Distance: 1.5 km (1 mile), 20 minutes
Route: Walk along the Seine River via Quai du Louvre and Quai de la Mégisserie. Cross the Pont au Change or Pont Saint-Michel to reach Île de la Cité.
From the Latin Quarter (Panthéon)
Distance: 1.2 km (0.75 miles), 15 minutes
Route: Walk down Rue Valette and Boulevard Saint-Michel, crossing the Seine at Pont Saint-Michel to reach Notre-Dame.
Getting to Notre-Dame by boat
- Batobus
- A hop-on, hop-off river shuttle service with a stop at the Notre-Dame.
- Schedule: Operates frequently throughout the day.
- Cost: €19 for a day pass.
- Location: The Notre-Dame stop is on the Left Bank (south side) of the Seine, near Quai de Montebello and is a 3-minute walk from the Cathedral.
- Private Boat Tours
- Private companies offer smaller (Green River Cruises, Seine Avenue etc), personalized tours that can drop you off near Île de la Cité.
- Booking is often required, and prices vary depending on the service.
