N is for Notre Dame
We were very lucky to be invited to an organ concert at Notre Dame ( in February 2025), a short while after it reopened. The atmosphere was very cheerful and emotional among the crowds who had gathered to enjoy the music of Thierry Escaich.
As I entered the beautifully reconstructured cathedral, I was stunned by the quality of the craftsmanship used to preserve this unique bulding.
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris is on the Île de la Cité, which is an island in the River Seine.
The cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris was built in 1163 and opened in 1345. The building was severely damaged by fire on the 15th April 2019, the spire and roof have been totally destroyed however the walls and some historical relics have been saved. The cathedral reopened to public visits on the 7th of December 2024
In front of the cathedral is the “Point zéro des routes de France”, the spot which marks the beginning of all road distances in France.
The closest Metro station to the cathedral is Cité on line 4.