Parvis Notre-Dame - place Jean-Paul-II, Cathedral square in Île de la Cité, France
The square spans 135 meters by 100 meters in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral, providing an expansive viewing area for the medieval structure.
Originally measuring only 1,000 square meters in medieval times, the square expanded to its current size during Baron Haussmann's renovation of Paris.
Medieval criminals made public confessions on this square before their executions, making it a central location for public ceremonies and justice.
The bronze marker at the square's center serves as Point Zero, the official starting point for measuring all road distances from Paris.
The parvis underwent a name change in 2006 to honor Pope John Paul II, who celebrated Mass at Notre-Dame Cathedral in 1980.
Location: Quartier Notre-Dame
Length: 135 m
Width: 100 m
Part of: road network of Paris
Shares border with: quai du Marché-Neuf, rue d'Arcole, Rue de la Cité, rue du Cloître-Notre-Dame, Pont au Double
GPS coordinates: 48.85351,2.34839
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
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Great organ of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
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Archeological crypt of the île de la Cité
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Charlemagne et ses Leudes
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Pont au Double
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Petit Pont
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Musée de Notre-Dame de Paris
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South rose window of Notre-Dame de Paris
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Robinier du Square Viviani
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Ancienne chapelle Saint-Aignan
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Choir organ of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral
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Sacristy of Notre-Dame de Paris
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Grand lectern of Notre-Dame de Paris
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Jardin de la place Jean-Paul-II
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Cuartel de la Prefectura de Policía de París
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Presbytery of Notre-Dame de Paris
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Orgue de tribune de la cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
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