The Experience
An immersive visit that combines technical prowess with a heritage stroll.
Located at the City of History, under the Grande Arche de la Défense, 'Eternal Notre-Dame' invites visitors to put on a virtual reality headset to enter the heart of the cathedral. This experience is not just a simple visit: it reconstructs the material and space, restores the lighting conditions, and offers a chronological narrative transporting visitors from the medieval construction site to contemporary transformations. Faithful in its reconstructions, the experience aims to make this major monument tangible by offering unprecedented access to viewpoints and volumes normally closed to the public.
Why go
Four good reasons to step inside the City of History to experience 'Eternal Notre-Dame'.
An immersive journey through history
Eight centuries of history unfold before your eyes, from the foundation to the most recent events.
The virtual scenography guides the visitor through the major stages of Notre-Dame's life: construction, stylistic changes, ceremonies, and historic moments. Thanks to a meticulous digital reconstruction, one understands how vaults, flying buttresses, and rose windows work together and discovers the cathedral from a temporal perspective where each period sheds light on the next. The experience highlights both the major figures who have influenced the monument and the craftsmen and architects' work, offering a reading that is both educational and emotional.
Editor's note
The editorial team highly recommends 'Eternal Notre-Dame': the technological feat becomes subtle and generous, serving a heritage emotion that grips you from the very first moments. You come away moved, closer to the monument and carried by a sensitive, demanding, and deeply human experience.
More than a show, it is a gesture of loyalty to Notre-Dame — a visit that inspires understanding, sharing, and action. Not to be missed.
Cutting-edge technology serving heritage
The technology is never gratuitous: it serves historical accuracy and precision.
Visitors are equipped with immersive headsets to explore a digital reconstruction developed on scientific foundations. Every vault, rose window, and flying buttress has been carefully recreated to accurately reflect the cathedral's architectural reality. This rigor earned the project international recognition: 'Eternal Notre-Dame' was officially selected for competition at the 2022 Venice Biennale and received several awards abroad. The merging of digital know-how and heritage research makes the experience a compelling example of what technology can bring to cultural mediation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I visit 'Eternal Notre-Dame' and how long does the experience last?
The exhibition runs from January 18, 2023, to December 31, 2026. It's open Wednesday to Friday from 10am to 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm. The experience lasts about 45 minutes, including equipment and itinerary.
Where is the exhibition held and how do I get there?
'Eternal Notre-Dame' takes place at the City of History, under the Grande Arche de la Défense, 1 Parvis de la Défense, 92800 Puteaux. Public transport access: Metro line 1 (La Défense, Grande Arche station) and RER A (La Défense station).
What exactly does the immersive experience offer?
It is a virtual reality digital reconstruction inviting visitors to explore eight centuries of the cathedral's history: vaults, rose windows, flying buttresses, and spaces usually closed to the public are faithfully restored using immersive headsets.
What is the ticket price and how can I get a spot?
The adult fare is 30.99 €. Tickets are sold online; booking is recommended to guarantee a place.
A commitment to the restoration of Notre-Dame
The experience also aims to be supportive: it contributes to the preservation of the monument.
'Eternal Notre-Dame' does more than tell the story: a portion of the proceeds is transferred to institutions responsible for the restoration, development, and promotion of the cathedral. This model, combining culture and commitment, allows visitors to mix curiosity with concrete support. The project also benefits from sponsorship by the Orange Group, named a major partner, further reinforcing its collective and institutional dimension.
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