Ahead of the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris-based daily Les Echos talks with chief architect Philippe Villeneuve, who oversaw the five-year reconstruction project, about his work and what visitors can expect.
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Ahead of Notre Dame Cathedral’s reopening in December 2024, a proposal by President Macron to replace six 19th-century stained glass windows with new panels has sparked outcry. Yet stained glass is not new to controversy in France, where even Matisse, Chagall, Garouste and Soulages have managed to unite the sacred and the contemporary.
Updated April 15, 2024 at 12:20 p.m. The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris caught fire on this day five years ago. What caused the fire at the Notre-Dame Cathedral? The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation, but it is believed to have started accidentally, possibly due to an electric short circuit or a cigarette that was not properly extinguished. How much damage did the fire cause to the Notre-Dame Cathedral? The fire caused significant damage to the cathedral, destroying the roof and spire and damaging many of the interior and exterior elements. However, the structure of the cathedral […]
In all likelihood, the cause of the Notre Dame fire is linked to mundane management issues. It’s a symbol for today’s French culture.
The events that have marked the 800-year history of the Notre Dame cathedral bear witness to the monument’s eternal meaning and national symbolism.
PARIS — Firefighters said early Tuesday that they’d extinguished the final flames of the massive Notre Dame cathedral fire that began shortly before 7 p.m. local time Monday. Authorities say the cause of the fire may be “potentially linked” to ongoing renovations. The images of a blaze engulfing one of history’s most iconic sights, which […]
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In Case Of War, Remove Glass
Some of the stunning stained glass panels from France’s Cathedral de Chartres date back to the 12th century. And if I was able to see — and photograph — them, I’ve got to thank the people who had the good idea of removing and stashing them away during both World War I and World War […]
PARIS – Notre-Dame Cathedral continues to draw millions in the center of Paris. But how long before it starts to collapse? For now, at least, France’s most famous cathedral still stands tall and proud. But it’s not in great shape. Far from it. Pollution is eating away its stones. Detail work on the outside is […]
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Not A Very Christian Thing To Do
I should remember how commanding Chartres Cathedral is with its noble façades, Gothic grandeur and hundreds of delicately sculpted figures. But 44 years later, what I remember most is that while we were visiting the cathedral, some idiot scratched my car!
A view from Italy, where the Protestant revival-style musical festival never had a chance…