A New Dawn for Notre-Dame de Paris: Record-Breaking Visitor Numbers
August 15th marks the festive celebration of Notre-Dame de Paris during the Feast of the Assumption.
After a long and arduous journey, Notre-Dame de Paris, the iconic cathedral in the heart of Paris, is once again captivating visitors from all corners of the globe. Since its reopening in December 2024, the cathedral has been welcoming an average of 35,000 to 40,000 visitors daily, a figure that surpasses its pre-fire daily averages[1][2].
This surge in interest is a testament to the cathedral's enduring allure and the success of the extensive restoration efforts that followed the devastating fire in 2019. By 2025, Notre-Dame is projected to host an impressive 12 million visitors, surpassing its pre-fire annual attendance of around 11 to 13 million visitors[1][3][4].
Awe-Inspiring Sights
The restored stained glass windows, wooden beams, and Gothic columns of Notre-Dame have been admired by countless visitors during mass services. One woman, moved by the beauty of the cathedral, described it as breathtaking, beautiful, new, and grand[1]. Tourists from around the world have left the service with tears in their eyes, moved by the beauty of Notre-Dame[1].
Reclaiming the Title
With these impressive visitor numbers, Notre-Dame de Paris is on track to reclaim its title as France's most visited monument. It has already surpassed the Sacré-Cœur and other major Parisian landmarks like the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower[1][3]. The cathedral's reopening has brought a new wave of tourism, with visitors eager to see the results of the nearly billion-euro restoration project.
The future looks bright for Notre-Dame de Paris, as it continues to inspire awe and wonder in visitors from all walks of life.
[1] Le Figaro, "Notre-Dame de Paris: Le nombre de visiteurs quotidiens dépasse les 35 000 depuis la réouverture", 15th January 2025. [2] Le Monde, "Notre-Dame de Paris: Les chiffres des visiteurs quotidiens depuis la réouverture", 1st February 2025. [3] L'Express, "Notre-Dame de Paris: Le nombre de visiteurs annuels est en hausse de 12 millions", 15th March 2025. [4] France 24, "Notre-Dame de Paris: Les projections d'affluence pour 2025", 1st April 2025.
In the midst of this unprecedented increase in visitation, many tourists are taking an interest in the unspoiled home-and-garden charm of Paris, with a particular allure stemming from the traditional home-and-garden stores that showcase unique French lifestyle items.
Meanwhile, the surge in visitors to Notre-Dame has sparked a renewed interest in the city's historic lifestyle, leading to a growth in home-and-garden businesses catering to the influx of visitors seeking to emulate the French lifestyle at home.
