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Restoring the bells

Notre-Dame’s two bells are ringing again! On July 17, Emmanuel and Marie made their sounds heard in the Parisian sky for their first flight, which allowed ...

The towers are open to visitors again

After being closed for six years, the cathedral towers are finally open to visitors again. Enjoy a unique and central view of Paris from the ...

The spire is finished!

The spire roofing is at least finished ! Paused in 2024 to allow the vaults to be closed, the roofing of the lower part of ...

The Return of the Statues to Notre-Dame’s Spire: A Powerful Symbol of Rebirth

Picture of Notre Dame Cathedral before the live reopening ceremony. The picture is from Patrick Zachmann © Patrick Zachmann. Experience the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris live! Join us on December 7th and 8th for ceremonies streamed here. Don't miss history in the making!

Watch Notre-Dame Reopening Live

December 7, 2024 – Don’t miss the historic moment! Watch the Reopening Ceremonies Live On December 8th, join us in celebrating the grandeur and emotion ...

Removal of the buttresses on the southern façade of the nave

In the first months of securing the cathedral in the fall of 2019, an essential operation was the installation of the wooden hangers supporting the ...

Roofing of the transept and erection of scaffolding for the spire

Following the work on the nave and choir, the roofers completed the covering of the two arms of the transept with lead tables. In addition ...

Completion of technical installations and fire protection – Final tests

The works on the technical networks of the Cathedral is coming to an end. Now it’s time for the tests, first individual tests for each ...

Restoration of the nave chandeliers and installation in the cathedral 

In 2024, the Cathedral’s fourteen chandeliers and numerous sconces were restored by Mathieu Lustrerie (Vaucluse). Designed by Viollet-le-Duc in the 19th century, they were tarnished ...

Repositioning the bells and restoring the North Belfry

At the beginning of November, site workers, residents and passers-by were able to hear the bells of the North Belfry ring as part of technical ...

The Rebirth of Notre Dame: Roof Structure Restoration Milestones

The Choir Frame: A Symbol of Completion As 2023 drew to a close with the completion of the spire’s roof structure, the dawn of 2024 ...

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