Tickets and practical information at a glance (November 2026)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full rate | €30 online, €35 otherwise |
| Reduced rate | €20 online, €25 otherwise |
| Group rate | €20 per person, online |
| Duration | About 45 minutes |
| Age | Not recommended under 11 |
| Languages | French, English and Spanish (official site); the Tiqets listing shows French and English |
| Cathedral square | 6 rue de la Cité, 75004; daily 10am-8pm, last admission 1 hour before closing |
| La Défense | Under the Grande Arche, Cité de l'Histoire; Wednesday to Sunday, hours vary by day |
What the visit is
You wear a headset and a backpack and walk through the cathedral across the centuries, up to the 2019 fire and the rebuilding. Groups of up to 50 people start together, so arrive on time for your slot. Exhibitions can be seen before or after the show.
Which site: cathedral square or La Défense?
The same experience runs at two Paris-area sites. The cathedral square is the more convenient for a day on the Île de la Cité; the La Défense site sits under the Grande Arche and gives a reduced rate on Cité de l'Histoire tickets. The Tiqets listing names the La Défense meeting point (1 parvis de La Défense): check the site on your voucher before leaving.
How to get there
For the cathedral square: metro line 4 to Cité, RER B to Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame, or metro 1, 4, 7, 11 or 14 to Châtelet. For La Défense: RER A or metro 1 to La Défense Grande Arche, exit 1.
Tips
- Book a slot online: it is cheaper than at the door.
- Do not count on young children: the minimum recommended age is 11.
- To compare other virtual-reality outings, see virtual reality and gaming in Paris.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it last? About 45 minutes, plus time for the exhibitions.
Is it suitable for children? Not recommended under 11.
