Notre-Dame Cathedral Sees Record Visits in First Year Since Reopening

Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral has welcomed a historic number of visitors in the year since its reopening. The landmark reopened its doors on December 8, 2023, following extensive restoration after a devastating fire in 2019. In its first year, Notre-Dame attracted more visitors than any other monument in France. Its attendance figures surpassed those of major sites like the Louvre museum and the Eiffel Tower. Architectural historian Mathieu Lours analyzed the data. The high turnout demonstrates the cathedral's enduring cultural and symbolic importance to the public after its restoration.