Bookings open 48 hours in advance and are snapped up quickly.

Late morning and late afternoon slots are particularly popular.

At times, you may have to wait in a queue to dive into the online reservation page.

Interior of the newly restored Notre Dame

Interior of the newly restored Notre Dame cathedral as people attend mass on the day of its re-opening, in Paris on December 8, 2024.Credit:LUDOVIC MARIN/Getty Images

Reservations arent mandatory, although expect a longer wait time if you havent made one.

Group tours will resume in March 2025.

Reservations open a week in advance; up to three tickets can be booked at one time.

Exterior of the Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral

People arrive to attend a second mass, open to the public, at the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral on the day of its re-opening, in Paris on December 8, 2024.LUDOVIC MARIN/Getty Images

A cathedral chaplain will light it for you.

It’s available in English, French, and Spanish.