For Christians, pilgrimage serves as a reminder of their condition as travelers on this earth, guided by faith, in search of meaning and life with the Lord. Every pilgrimage is an invitation to leave behind the routine of daily life and open one’s heart to God, following in the footsteps of the many disciples who have walked before us.
Making a pilgrimage to Notre-Dame de Paris is to walk towards one of the spiritual and historical hearts of France. Notre-Dame welcomes pilgrims from all over the world, who come to pray, reflect, or simply marvel at the Blessed Sacrament, the Crown of Thorns, or the statue of Mary. The cathedral is a living place of faith, where every stone bears witness to centuries of prayer. Whether in a group or individually, you can experience this journey of faith by discovering its history, architectural beauty, and most importantly, by encountering God through prayer, liturgy, and the meeting with Mary, Mother of the Church.
Individual Pilgrimage
If you wish to embark on a pilgrimage individually or with a small group (up to 5 people), we invite you to reserve your access to the cathedral via our online platform.
Dates and time slots will be available 48 hours in advance.
To make the most of your spiritual journey, we encourage you to prepare for your visit:
- Download the Notre-Dame de Paris mobile app: it offers a Pilgrim’s Path, guiding you through the sacred sites of the cathedral.
- Bring the Pilgrim’s booklet, available in both French and English on our official store.
Group Pilgrimage
Is your parish, chaplaincy, or community planning a pilgrimage to Notre-Dame de Paris?
We would be delighted to welcome you and share this time of prayer and faith together.
Registration is now open: you can now organize your location via our dedicated platform.
IMPORTANT : The cathedral welcomes all those who come to discover this exceptional place, believers or not. However, we remind you that Notre-Dame de Paris is above all a place of prayer and pilgrimage, dedicated to the liturgical and pastoral mission of the Church.
A pilgrimage is a spiritual journey: to come and pray, receive the sacraments, share an intention, and make an act of faith. Pilgrims usually participate in a celebration, pray together, and experience a time of contemplation.
If your visit is primarily cultural—to discover the history, architecture, or works of art of Notre-Dame—we warmly thank you. However, groups of visitors (with or without guides) will not be accepted until May 15th on our official website, where all the information will be available. We therefore gratefully invite you to wait for the opening of registrations for cultural visits to organize your visit in this suitable setting.