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Set 21061 Notre-Dame de Paris
Architecture

Notre-Dame de Paris

Notre-Dame de Paris belongs to the LEGO® Architecture line, recreating the Gothic cathedral in Paris as a display model rather than a play set. With 4,382 pieces built from just 254 unique parts, it leans heavily on repetition of a small set of shapes.

Set number
21061
Year
2024
Pieces
4,382
Minifigures
0
Theme
Architecture
Different parts
254
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 254

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (32)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

Built for display, not play

Unlike most LEGO sets, Notre-Dame de Paris skips minifigures and play features entirely. As part of the Architecture line, it recreates a real building at a fixed scale purely as a display piece, meant to be built, studied and shelved rather than played with. At 4,382 pieces it sits among the larger Architecture models, though the challenge comes less from mechanisms and more from accurately reproducing the façade, rose window and towers. Builders used to themed sets full of characters will find this a purely architectural project instead.

A small kit of shapes, repeated

With only 254 unique parts spread across 4,382 pieces, the set works from a comparatively small toolbox of shapes used again and again. That is typical of Architecture sets: instead of many specialised pieces, the façade's texture comes from a pattern built up out of a few basic elements offset row by row. The parts list on this page shows which pieces recur most often, useful for sorting bags before building and for seeing how much repetition sits behind what looks like a complex façade.

A limestone-toned colour scheme

The colour scheme echoes the real cathedral's pale limestone: tan and dark tan make up the façade, dark bluish grey marks the roofs and window tracery, and black appears sparingly in details and the spire. That restrained, warm palette sets the model apart from brighter themed sets and suits the understated look of the wider Architecture range. Anyone planning to shelve it alongside other Architecture builds can check the parts list for exactly how the four main colours are distributed.

A steady build for a shelf spot

The repetitive structure makes this a good project for calm, focused building spread across several sessions rather than a single rushed sitting. Finished, the model works as a shelf, desk or windowsill centrepiece, with the twin towers and façade giving it instant recognisability. Before starting, it is worth skimming the full parts list to gauge how many similar small pieces to expect and to set up sorting trays accordingly.

FAQ

Does the set include minifigures?
No, Notre-Dame de Paris is a pure Architecture display model with no minifigures.
How many pieces does set 21061 have?
It contains 4,382 pieces built from 254 unique parts.
Who is this set suited to?
Fans of architecture models and calm, repetitive building who want a display piece for a shelf or desk.

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