WShat is security at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris? What is it like at night? Security guards, etc?

Question

I am writing a script, and want to know if anyone has information on how to break into the cathedral at night to steal relics from it.

If anyone has info, let me know!

Answer 1

The Cathedral is open every day from 7:45 am to 6:45 pm. It is both a working church and a tourist attraction so there are usually large numbers of people around druing these hours. Because its a tourist site the crowds are often present well after the church has formally closed for the day.

As a medieval building it is very solidly built. The doors are huge, and made of wood clad, in some instances with metal.

The cathedral has a security force which presumably is on duty 24/7 and there do appear to be security cameras.

More importantly, the main offices of the Prefect of police are located across the square which fronts the cathedral which is therefore in full view of hundreds of police at all times. Further, the building is illuminated by spotlights at night.

You can check further on the cathedral's webpage at : http://www.cathedraledeparis.com/EN/0.asp

Answer 2

Nice one, Richard B.

I'm writing a book on a break-in at the Tower of London.

Anybody got any details on the security there ?

Answer 3

It's pretty tight. Buy a book on the cathedral and the area. I doubt you'll be able to find out what it's exactly like....if they did, then they'd have to change it!