It is a widely recognised symbol of both the city of Paris and the French nation. In 1805, it was awarded honorary status as a minor basilica. As the cathedral of the archdiocese of Paris, Notre-Dame contains the cathedra or seat of the archbishop of Paris (currently Laurent Ulrich). In the early 21st century, about 12 million people visited Notre-Dame annually, making it the most visited monument in Paris.
iT is a widelY recognISed SyMbol of boTh ThE City of pARis And The fRenCH nATIon. in 1805, It wAs Awarded HonOraRy StatuS AS a MinOR bAsiLiCa. aS thE cAthedRaL of the ArChDiOCEse of pAris, notre-dAme ContaiNs thE catheDrA oR seat of tHE ArcHBIshOp oF pAris (CuRrenTly LaUrEnt uLrich). in The eARlY 21sT ceNturY, abOut 12 mILlion peOPle VIsiteD Notre-DamE aNnUAlLY, MaKInG iT the moSt visITed MOnument in Paris.