To Wednesday 25 December 2024 at 20h00
The Christmas celebrations at Notre-Dame de Paris are an invitation to experience the joy of the Nativity in a spirit of prayer, sharing, and reflection.
It is an opportunity to rediscover the mystery of the Incarnation: God made man, coming into our world to redeem our lives and offer us His peace.
In Anticipation of Christmas
A Neapolitan Crèche to Discover
Until early January, the cathedral is hosting a magnificent Neapolitan crèche, visible in the north ambulatory. This artwork invites both young and old to contemplate the humility of Christ’s birth in a scene rich with details and symbols. An ideal way to meditate on the Christmas message: a God who becomes close, at the heart of our humanity.
Celebration Program
Tuesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve and Night
- Christmas Masses: 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM
- Musical Vigil: 11:00 PM with the Notre-Dame de Paris Choir, a moment of meditation to enter into the mystery of the Holy Night.
- Midnight Mass: celebrated at midnight, presided over by the Archbishop of Paris.
Wednesday, December 25 – Christmas Day
- Morning Mass: 8:30 AM
- Mass: 11:00 AM, presided over by the Archbishop of Paris.
- Vespers: 5:15 PM
- Evening Mass: 6:00 PM
Access to the Cathedral and Masses
An exceptional influx of visitors is expected on December 24th and 25th.
Visiting the Cathedral:
We recommend choosing another time for your visit, as access to the cathedral may be difficult due to the large number of worshippers.
Attending the Christmas Masses:
No reservations are possible for the Masses. It is advised to arrive 30 minutes before the start of the service. Please keep in mind that the queues may be long, and there is a risk of not being able to access the cathedral if it reaches full capacity.
Accessibility for People with Reduced Mobility (PRM):
A reserved access for people with reduced mobility (upon presentation of a valid card) is available near the central door. Our team will welcome you there. Access to the cathedral remains subject to a strict capacity limit, and if this limit is reached, entry may be temporarily restricted, even for priority visitors. An accompanying person is allowed.
Join the Celebrations Live
This year, share in the joy of the Nativity by watching the Christmas celebrations at Notre-Dame de Paris live on our YouTube channel:
- Christmas Eve Mass – 4:00 PM
- Christmas Eve Mass – 6:00 PM
- Christmas Eve Mass – 8:00 PM
- Christmas Vigil and Midnight Mass – 11:00 PM
- Christmas Day Mass – 8:30 AM
Confessions
The confession schedule changes due to the Christmas festivities:
Tuesday, December 24: priests will be available for confessions from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This is the perfect opportunity to prepare your hearts for the joy of the Nativity.
Wednesday, December 25: there will be no confessions.
A Christmas of Hope
After several years of waiting, Notre-Dame de Paris is once again opening its doors to celebrate Christmas. This cathedral, a symbol of unity and faith, reminds us that the light of Christ is stronger than the darkness. At Christmas, let us contemplate this light that illuminates our lives and our path.
May the joy of the Nativity shine in your hearts, in your families, and throughout the world.
