Before the Fire, After the Resurrection – Visiting NOTRE-DAME Today

Before the Fire, After the Resurrection – Visiting NOTRE-DAME Today

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Gothic to Grandeur
Nov 24, 2025

On April 15, 2019, the world watched in horror as Notre-Dame de Paris was engulfed in flames. But today, after years of painstaking restoration, the cathedral stands more radiant than ever.

In this video, I take you through Notre-Dame’s powerful transformation:
✨ Footage from before the blaze (some of these courtesy of @Photoshock)
🔥 Images of the fire and its aftermath
🏰 A complete visit of the newly restored cathedral — brighter, cleaner, and even more majestic than before

You'll also find practical tips to help you plan your visit:
✅ Where to enter
✅ What to see inside
✅ How to avoid long lines with the free online reservation
✅ And what has changed since the reopening

Have you visited the new Notre-Dame yet? Or do you have memories of it before the fire?
Share your thoughts in the comments below — I’d love to hear your story.