You can view the clock for free anytime the Cathedral is open, but if you want see all the…read moremovements of the animated characters, there is a video presentation that starts at noon, with the clock moving at 12:30 pm. There is a nominal charge, which will make sense to you later if you are in the area around the clock with 400 people, only so many people can fit The video is excellent, and is presented in French, German, and English. The clock itself is a treasured masterpiece of clock-making, astronomy, and mathematics. The storytelling is very good, as well.

This clock is inside the church so if the church is closed you won't see it. It's tucked int he…read moreback corner and seems to be under repair. It's still working, but it is blocked by scaffolding partly. Hard to take a photo of the whole thing just because of location, people, lighting and repair work, but still a wonder to behold. When I think of the craftsmanship that went into this all those years ago. So many functions both quirky and practical. I have to give this a thumbs up.