Inside Notre-Dame Cathedral
Discover the rebirth of Notre-Dame Cathedral after the devastating 2019 fire. This immersive audio experience is designed for anyone drawn to Paris’s art, faith, and resilience—whether you’re a first-time visitor, a seasoned traveler, or someone curious about Gothic architecture. As you explore, you’ll uncover hidden details: statues that survived revolutions, chapels tied to kings and saints, and reliefs that turned stone into scripture. Moving through the cathedral, you’ll see how centuries of devotion, artistry, and determination continue to shape this extraordinary landmark.
Created by Emma Thorton
Emma Thorton is originally from Yorkshire and has called Paris home for over ten years. She has a background in history and a deep love for quiet corners, stained glass, and the stories hidden inside old churches. She leads walking tours that invite people to slow down, look closely, and feel the quiet beauty of these sacred spaces.
"Nice narration and historical detail. One point, the carving of Jesus and the apostles in the boat was not when Jesus called the apostles. This entire wall of carvings depicts events after Jesus’ resurrection. This seen is described in John 21:1-21, where Jesus calls on the apostles fishing to cast there net again and the caught a hug load of fish, as the scene shows. Peter recognized that it was Jesus, took off his outer garment, and jumped out of the boat to get to Jesus first. Hope this helps. Otherwise, this was a really nice tour." - Martin N.
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What you'll walk and learn about
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Begin this tour outside, in front of Notre-Dame
The Entrance
Admire the dazzling new restoration
The Transept
Relive the harrowing night of the fire from the center of the action.
The South Rose Window
The Last Judgement of Notre Dame
The Birth of Christ
Walk through the story of this wall carving
The Chapel of Saint-Louis
Explore the origins of the cathedral
The Crown of Thorns Reliquary
The story of Paris’s most treasured relic
The North Rose Window
Where the Virgin Mary watches over the cathedral
The Altar and Virgin of Paris
Observe the site of modern worship and the sculpture of the Virgin Mary
The Saint Geneviève Chapel
Discover Paris’s patron saint
The West Rose Window and the Organ
We will end this tour at the window facing out to the world
"The production quality was pretty nice and the audio was clear. I appreciated the insights on the resilience of the cathedral after the fire."
"really loved walking through Notre Dame, the history is so rich and the architecture is beautiful. Learning about Napoleon’s Coronation was really cool."
"Definately worth it! Standing in front of the Virgin of Paris was really special. The tales from the tour guide brought everything to life!"
"Had an amazing time wandering through the cathedral. The vaults are so high, felt tiny underneath them. The stories of past kings were super interesting too."