Notre Dame Cathedral

Art

Claire Tabouret chosen to design Notre-Dame's stained-glass windows

Notre-Dame Cathedral is set to install new stained glass windows by artist Claire Tabouret as part of its €846 million renovation, sparking debate over the removal of historical pieces.

20/12/2024

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Paris rolls out the red carpet for Trump

In our 100th episode of 'Brussels, my love?', we discuss the delicate diplomacy and political turbulence behind the spectacular reopening of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral, and the fate of Syrian asylum-seekers after the fall of Assad's regime.

14/12/2024

Green News

Tiny acorn to mighty cathedral: Paris Notre-Dame was rebuilt by birds

Two billion acorns are planted in the ground by jays each year in French forests.

09/12/2024

Europe News

France's Macron faces brutal return to reality after Notre Dame fête

The French president will meet with multiple party leaders on Monday with the goal of nominating the country's new prime minister in the coming days

09/12/2024

France

Macron seizes European limelight in Notre Dame with Trump, Zelensky

France’s President Emmanuel Macron snatches symbolic victory from the jaws of political defeat in a magnificent reopening ceremony blending the political and sacred.

08/12/2024

Art

Notre-Dame Cathedral's gargoyles undergo makeover for grand reopening

Five years of renovations and the input of more than 1,000 artisans, from sculptors to stained glass glaziers, have brought Notre-Dame back to life following the devastating fire in April 2019.

08/12/2024

Europe News

Iconic Notre Dame cathedral reopens for the first time since 2019

Paris’ iconic Notre Dame cathedral reopens five years after it was nearly destroyed by a devastating fire five years ago. 1,500 dignitaries, including sitting heads of states and royal figures attended the historic ceremony.

08/12/2024

France

France's Notre Dame Cathedral opens its doors

France's Notre Dame Cathedral opens its doors for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed it in 2019. Nearly 1,500 world leaders, dignitaries and other guests attend the reopening celebration on Saturday evening.

07/12/2024

Design

A timeline of the reconstruction of Notre-Dame de Paris

Ahead of the grand re-opening, here's a look-back at all the work done in the five years since a fire devastated the Notre Dame cathedral.

06/12/2024

Design

In Pictures: First images of France's Notre Dame restored interior

The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is edging closer to a full re-opening following years of reconstruction work. For the first time since the 2019 fire, the interior is visible to the public.

29/11/2024

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Macron visits Notre Dame ahead of grand reopening

After more than five years of reconstruction following the fire in 2019, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris unveils its restored facade on Friday, with French President Emmanuel Macron visiting before it reopens for worship on 8 December.

29/11/2024

Culture news

Here are some controversies ahead of Notre Dame de Paris' reopening

The Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, whose historic bells were silenced following 2019’s devastating fire, will soon echo again with fresh chimes. Although the Cathedral will reopen on 7 December, the process has been far from smooth. Take a look at some of the twists and turns along the way.

19/11/2024

Culture news

France considers introducing charges to visit Notre-Dame de Paris

The French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, wants to levy an entrance fee of five euros for tourists in order to fund restoration work of religious buildings.

24/10/2024

Culture news

Have archaeologists uncovered the remains of a famed French poet?

Archaeological excavations at Notre-Dame de Paris have uncovered a burial site that could be that of the French poet Joachim du Bellay (1522 - 1560), whose grave has been sought since the 18th century. But doubts remain...

18/09/2024

Design

A look at 5 years of restoration work at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris

After surviving a devastating fire in 2019, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen on 8 December 2024, following extensive restoration effort.

15/04/2024

Travel News

Notre Dame Cathedral reopening date revealed

The restoration has taken five years, following a devastating fire in 2019.

19/03/2024

France

Notre Dame reveals new spire and golden rooster as scaffolding removed

The remaining process of removing all of the scaffolding could take weeks if not months.

13/02/2024

Culture news

Macron-backed Notre-Dame revamp plans spark fierce online backlash

A petition, which has garnered thousands of signatures, challenges a restoration supported by Macron, which proposes incorporating contemporary design into the historic Notre-Dame cathedral.

05/01/2024

Culture news

Macron invites Pope Francis to grand reopening of Notre Dame in 2024

During his visit, Macron revealed plans for a contest inviting artists to design six new stained-glass windows for the cathedral and also paid homage to Gen. Jean-Louis Georgelin, who previously oversaw the reconstruction and died in August.

08/12/2023

Travel News

Paris: Notre Dame set to reopen one year from today

The Parisian icon is set to reopen five years after the disastrous fire.

08/12/2023