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Notre-Dame de Paris - Full Tour & Towers - February 2019

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The creator provides a comprehensive tour of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, focusing on the experience of climbing the towers and exploring the interior. He begins by explaining the modern ticketing process, noting that visitors can now use an app called Ducktheline to reserve a spot and avoid the long queues that previously lasted several hours. After navigating the spiral staircases and climbing 387 steps, he reaches the top of the South Tower to showcase the panoramic views of the city, including the River Seine and the Eiffel Tower. He observes the Gothic architecture and notes ongoing restoration work involving scaffolding. Following the tower climb, the creator enters the cathedral to view the famous stained-glass windows and listen to the organ during a service. He highlights that while climbing the towers requires a fee, walking through the main cathedral is free of charge. He concludes by recommending the site as a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Paris, regardless of whether they choose to pay for the tower access.

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I've not done it for about four years and I always remember thinking I it's so good to do however you had to wait a long time lines used to gather up to two maybe three hours in the summer to go to the top

honestly these are some of the best views in Paris it's a brilliant observation point from up there

it's a must visit even if you don't go over to the top of the towers and get the view it's definitely worth coming just to walk through there

it's a wonderful Cathedral one of the nicest cathedrals that I've ever been to and I've seen some incredible ones over the years

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the 'duck the line' app to reserve a spot and avoid long queues
Download the official app from the Notre-Dame website for a QR code
If uncomfortable with apps, you can reserve a spot in person at the entrance
Try to visit the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre-Dame in one day

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to avoid long lines at Notre-Dame towers?
QWhat are the best views from Notre-Dame towers?
QIs Notre-Dame worth visiting even without going to the top?
QHow to visit multiple Paris attractions in one day?

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