Tag: NotreDame
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…
“A paying church is a museum”: the price envisaged for entry to Notre-Dame de Paris criticized, but justified
The Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, proposed paying entry to the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, which will reopen its doors in December. A proposal that is not unanimous. Notre-Dame Cathedral…
Archaeologists have found treasures under Notre-Dame
Navigate by keyboard Previous Following Since the fire which ravaged the cathedral on the night of April 15 to 16, 2019, many archaeologists have probed the basements of the building…
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…
Three months before the cathedral reopens, the bells of Notre-Dame are making their return to Paris
Three months before the official reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris, eight completely renovated bells have arrived in the French capital. The return of these eight bells from the north tower…
Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral regains its Chevet Cross
After its large spire and its golden rooster, Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral has found its Chevet Cross. Often described as miraculous, it had not been destroyed by the flames. It…
This is what the new modern stained glass windows of Notre-Dame de Paris will look like
New, modern stained glass windows will soon be installed at Notre-Dame de Paris. And their appearance could surprise some regulars of the building. Five years after the fire that ravaged…
Notre-Dame de Paris: “A combination of factors made it possible to meet the five-year renovation deadline”
Notre-Dame is reborn from its ashes, five years after a terrible fire at the world-famous French cathedral. Some 250 companies and hundreds of craftsmen, architects and professionals worked on the…
Émile-Armand Benoit, the alchemist of Notre-Dame de Paris
Émile-Armand Benoit is a roofer-decorator. Named Best Worker in France in 2015, he participated in the renovation of Notre-Dame de Paris. Encounter. It is rather unusual, in the context of…