History & architecture

Notre-Dame at Night, Best Photo Spots and Virtual Tours (2026)Where to take the best pictures of Notre-Dame, by day and at night: 8 photo spots, the best times, photo rules inside, famous paintings…
Notre-Dame Architecture Explained: Gothic Style, Floor Plan, Rose Windows and Flying ButtressesA visitor-friendly guide to Notre-Dame's Gothic architecture: the floor plan, the west façade and its portals, the three rose windows, flying buttresses, the new…
Notre-Dame Gargoyles and Chimeras: What They Are, Where to See Them, and the Stories Behind ThemThe gargoyles of Notre-Dame are water spouts; the famous brooding creatures are chimeras added in the 19th century. How to tell them apart, where…
25 Notre-Dame Facts: Height, Dimensions, Bells and Surprising StoriesHow tall is Notre-Dame? How many bells, steps and visitors? 25 fun and surprising facts about Notre-Dame de Paris, with its exact dimensions and…
Notre-Dame History: Who Built It, When, and How Long It Took (1163 to Today)Who built Notre-Dame de Paris, when was it built and how long did it take? The full story from 1163 to the 2019 fire…