Notre-Dame Cathedral welcomes 11 million visitors one year after reopening

Notre-Dame Cathedral is recording more than 11 million visitors in the year since it reopened, marking an increase of about 30% compared with pre-fire levels.

The surge reflects both tourism interest and rising pilgrimage activity. Church officials have expanded religious offerings, including a weekly Friday presentation of the Crown of Thorns, to support the renewed focus on spiritual visits.

Visitor flow is being managed during Masses, though the cathedral remains open throughout services. The site continues to draw those interested in its restored architecture as well as those returning for worship, highlighting its dual role as a cultural monument and active place of faith.