Notre-Dame Cathedral

Rising from the heart of Paris, Notre-Dame Cathedral has stood for centuries as a symbol of Christian devotion, architectural achievement, and cultural endurance. Its full name, Notre-Dame de Paris—“Our Lady of Paris”—honors the Virgin Mary, to whom the cathedral is dedicated. As one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the world, the cathedral has served as a place of worship, royal ceremony, and historical witness since the 12th century.