Completely stunning despite the fact that most of the exterior is surrounded by scaffolding. Part restoration and part repairs from the 2019 fire, it is both amazing and sad to see. Due to its amazing history and importance to the history of France, there is clearly a major effort taking place to restore this beautiful place. Of course it would be preferable to see this in its natural beauty but we will just have to come back for that some other year once it is completed.

Yes, it's under construction after the fire. But surrounding the church is really interesting photos of what happened and what they are doing to restore the church. I was with friends who had been here before the fire so it was interesting to hear them talk about what they remember vs what it is now. You can't go in, obviously, but being there and seeing it from the outside is still amazing. Take the time to look at what they have around the building, explaining everything. Super interesting how they are preserving and restoring this amazing church.

We went to see the place on a great day. As this is my second visit, once after the fire and this time it was still reconstructed, so we didn't get the chance to get inside.although it was a hectic week during Christmas it was inspiring to view it from the outside..

While unfortunately had a fire during renovations, visiting the site's exterior is still worth it! The cathedral is still pretty. Any damage from the fire is clearly not external. It does suck that there's opaque fencing around the site, but it just covers the lowest part of the cathedral.

Even with the horrific fire damage, this is simply a "must see" if you visit Paris. You cannot access the interior while they clean up from the fire, but you can still admire this amazing, historic cathedral from a short distance away. Be prepared for large crowds and give yourself ample time to walk around the structure and take in its eternal beauty. You may be fortunate to encounter a dancing musician as we did, which only adds to the sweet music of this special place. Numerous shops and restaurants are close by so plan to spend some time here during your Paris visit.

Despite the fire and ongoing repairs, you can still get quite close to the cathedral and see the work and enjoy the facade. It's also well seen via boat tour. At present, the plan is to reopen in Spring 2024 before the Summer Olympics. Everyone is working heard to have it ready in time as it's an icon of Paris and a point of pride. Although you cannot presently go inside due to the renovations, you can book a VR tour with "Eternelle Notre Dame" which is a fantastic tour - available by the Cathedral or at La Defense at Cite de l'Histoire right under the Grande Arche. That tour enables you to see the construction from inception to present - including what happened during the fire and the work being done to repair it.

Work appears to be progressing well on restoring this icon of Paris to its former glory in time for the opening of the 2024 Olympic Games. Since the fire the interior has been closed to the public but the majestic twin-towered facade remains an impressive and imposing sight. We were happy to stand and gaze at it in awe on this occasion, and look forward to the day when the whole building is restored and open for interior visits again.

The devastating fire that took hold of Notre-Dame obviously devastated the place, but work is well under way to restore it. The whole area has changed since we were last here and there seems to be less space outside to stand around. Still beautiful to see.

Even after the fire, the Notre Dame Cathedral continues to inspire and amaze with a renewed purpose. The grand front section of the cathedral still stands tall and although the main part of the building is covered in scaffolding, this can be viewed as proof of the active restoration. There are signs that explain the plans for the restoration as well as the significance of the cathedral and what happened due to the fire; these signs include photographs of the restoration efforts and the Cathedral before and after the fire. Overall, even in its most vulnerable state, Notre Dame is still worth visiting, and I can't wait to see it again in its full grandeur.