Paris France 2026 Complete Guide: Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Versailles, Notre-Dame Reopened, Disneyland
Browse more guides: France travel | Europe destinations Paris France 2026 Complete Guide: Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Versailles, Notre-Dame Reopened, and Disneyland TL;DR I planned three Paris trips before I finally felt I understood the city, and the version I walked through in early 2026 is the most complete one yet. Two big shifts have changed the picture for any traveler reading this in 2026. The first is Notre-Dame Cathedral, which reopened on December 7, 2024, after a five-year restoration following the April 15, 2019 fire that destroyed its roof and spire. The new spire, rebuilt to match Viollet-le-Duc's 1859 design, is back on the skyline, the interior has been cleaned to a pale honey color most living visitors have never seen, and entry is again free with timed online reservations. The second shift is the legacy infrastructure of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. Métro and RER extensions, refreshed signage, an upgraded Stade de France, the restored Grand Palais now back in e...