Notre Dame’s Iconic Towers Reopen to Public Today, Six Years After Devastating Fire

Paris, France – Six and a half years after a devastating fire, the north and south towers of Notre Dame Cathedral are officially reopening to the public today, September 20, 2025. French President Emmanuel Macron led the inauguration ceremony yesterday, September 19, marking a significant milestone in the cathedral’s ongoing restoration.

President Macron climbed the steps to the belfry as part of the 42nd edition of the European Heritage Days, celebrating the return of public access to these iconic Gothic structures. While the main cathedral saw a ceremonial reopening in December 2024, attended by numerous world leaders and dignitaries, the current focus is on the completion and public accessibility of the towers.

The extensive rebuilding effort required 1,200 oak trees sourced from forests across France for the new roof framework, alongside the dedicated work of 1,000 construction workers. Prior to the 2019 blaze, the 850-year-old landmark attracted over 13 million global tourists annually, surpassing even the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre in visitor numbers. The reopening of its towers signifies another crucial step in Notre Dame’s journey to full recovery and its return as a beacon of French heritage and global tourism.

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