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Notre-Dame & The Archaeological Crypt

Above and below the most storied ground in Paris

About This Experience

Paris is a city of layers, and nowhere is this more evident than on the Île de la Cité. This private experience begins with a scholarly exploration of Notre-Dame's interior, before descending beneath the parvis to the Archaeological Crypt. Here, protected from the modern world, lie the remains of Gallo-Roman docks, medieval houses, and the very foundations of the city itself. Your guide reveals how a Roman administrative centre evolved into a medieval religious heart, connecting the Gothic heights above with the stone beneath. It is a comprehensive immersion into the geological and architectural soul of Paris, experienced in complete privacy and with the expertise that only a licensed specialist can provide.

Note on Group Intimacy

To preserve the sanctity of your experience, groups are arranged in intimate clusters of five, each with a dedicated licensed guide. Please note: if a mass or religious ceremony is in progress, timings may shift by up to ten minutes.

What You'll Discover

  • Access the cathedral's interior followed by a descent into the ancient crypt
  • Examine original Gallo-Roman ruins dating back two millennia
  • Trace the medieval foundations upon which the current cathedral was built
  • Understand the urban evolution of Paris from Lutetia to the modern capital
  • A private journey between the sacred heights and the subterranean city
  • Guided by a licensed archaeologist or historian with a specialization in Paris

What's Included

Private licensed guide
Entry to Notre-Dame
Entry to Archaeological Crypt
Reserved access
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Transport to meeting point

Experience Details

Duration

3 hours

Group Size

Exclusive Private Group

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Meeting Point

Statue de Charlemagne

Meeting Point

Statue de Charlemagne, Parvis Notre-Dame, Paris 75004. Your guide will be holding a sign with the SZ logo.

Your guide will contact you with precise meeting instructions 24 hours before your experience.

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