Seek out the bronze marker designating the exact point from which all distances in France are measured, located just outside Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Why Visit: Stand upon the official center point of Paris and reflect on distances radiating out across France and beyond.
For Those Who: Enjoy scavenger hunts for obscure sites, appreciate quirky monuments and markers, want photo-ops with iconic landmarks.
In the expansive square fronting Notre-Dame Cathedral, visitors can find a modest bronze star set into the cobblestones marking Kilomètre Zéro - the official center of Paris from which all road distances in France are measured.
Stand upon the marker itself to be precisely 0 km from anywhere in the country, the ultimate center point. Gaze North, South, East, or West and consider distances stretching out from this spot across the arrondissements or all the way to Calais, Nice, Strasbourg, and beyond based on the star below your feet.
The phenomenon of this central marker arises from its location in front of Notre-Dame, the historic center of the city. Snap a photo of your foot upon the star with the cathedral soaring beside you—a fun symbolic spot for contemplating your place in Paris and France.
What You Need to Know: Kilomètre Zéro is located in Place Jean-Paul II, accessible anytime along with Notre Dame.
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