Gargoyles originated in medieval Europe and were incorporated into the design of churches and cathedrals to serve a practical purpose. The word “gargoyle” comes from the Latin gorge and Old French gueule meaning mouth. The gargoyles were designed at the same time as the cathedral’s architecture. We will delve into the history, purpose, and significance of the gargoyles at Notre-Dame Cathedral and share some intriguing fun facts about these fascinating guardians of a Gothic masterpiece. These mysterious creatures, often portrayed as grotesque and fearsome, have captivated the imagination of visitors and locals alike for centuries. The gargoyles adorning the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris are among its most enchanting and recognizable features. Then you can enter at from the outside corner of the cathedral and begin your towers visit.Notre-Dame Cathedral's Gargoyles: Guardians of a Gothic Masterpiece However, you will still need to clear security and scan your reservation barcode provided when making reservation by way of the JeFile app. Note: Entry to the Tours de Notre Dame is included with the Paris Museum Pass. Just google JeFile app or visit the Tours de Notre Dame website to download the app. Time slots open on the day at 7.30am each morning and they start to fill up rather quickly from what we experienced on the day we visited. on their mobile and make reservation first thing in the morning on the day you want to visit.

Intending visitors should upload the JeFile app. Note: As mentioned, there is highly limited entrance allowed within the Tours de Notre-Dame and these are set to time slots.

Seeing the gargoyles alone is worth the price of the admission to the towers. These include seeing the flying buttresses, spires, tower bell and the fantastic gargoyles of Notre Dame up close. However, more interestingly, you will be able to see architectural features of Notre Dame that are difficult or impossible to view from the ground level around the cathedral. A visit to the Tours de Notre-Dame allows visitors very nice views of the surrounding area as well as the Paris city landscape. There is an entry (€10 per adult) and a strict limitation on the number of visitors who can enter so making reservations before visiting is essential. One of the interesting part of the Notre Dame Cathedral that you can visit is the Towers experience.

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