Tag: Notre Dame of Paris
In Paris, the Notre-Dame district awaits the reopening of its cathedral
On April 15, 2019, part of Notre-Dame Cathedral was ravaged by fire. The authorities had made the bet to restore it in five years. A bet fulfilled since it will…
bells ring for the first time since the 2019 fire
The bells of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral were heard in the capital this Friday, November 8, a powerful and symbolic sound to mark the renewal of the religious building, one…
Controversy surrounding the creation of contemporary stained glass windows for Notre-Dame de Paris
Devouring flames, a cloud of smoke, the mythical spire collapsing… A little over five years ago, part of Notre-Dame de Paris succumbed to a fire. After years of work, the…
Should we charge for entry to Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral?
On April 15, 2019, shortly after 6 p.m., a fire broke out on the Île de la Cité in Paris, Notre-Dame Cathedral burned. A little more than five years later…
Will there be a charge for entry to Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral?
A few weeks before the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, the Minister of Culture suggests making entry fees of 5 euros. An idea that is not unanimous. The diocese…
In Paris, tourists rediscover Notre-Dame differently while waiting for its reopening on December 8
Since the fire which ravaged the cathedral on April 15, 2019, Notre-Dame de Paris is no longer accessible to the public. But not for long, since it will reopen its…
Archaeological excavations at Notre-Dame de Paris reveal possible burial place of poet Joachim du Belley
In three months, the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen its doors. Since its fire five years ago, reconstruction work has been progressing well. In keeping with tradition regarding historic…
Renovation of Notre-Dame: “It is an extraordinary site in terms of its scale and its heritage stake”
Today, Monday August 15, feast of the Assumption, millions of Catholics around the world celebrate Mary, the mother of Christ. At Notre-Dame de Paris, no mass can yet be celebrated,…