The fourth and final episode of the ‘Revisited‘ special series dedicated to Notre Dame’s reconstruction. After five years of monumental restoration, Notre Dame de Paris is set to reopen its doors this coming December, reclaiming its former grandeur. In anticipation of this momentous occasion, France 24 presents the fourth episode of ‘Notre-Dame Revisited’, a series that documents the cathedral’s reconstruction journey. This concluding chapter, in particular, highlights the reinstallation of the spire of Notre Dame de Paris and the meticulous restoration of the medieval framework.
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For this final episode, France 24’s reporter Mélina Huet embarks on a journey across France, meeting the artisans whose expertise is breathing new life into this symbolic monument. Her in-depth report offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the placement of the final stones, sealing the wounds left by the devastating fire of April 15, 2019.
The episode is available in English, French, Arabic, and Spanish on France 24’s website, YouTube, and social media platforms.
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‘Notre Dame Revisited’ is a special series produced by France 24 since 2021, chronicling the cathedral’s recovery, starting two years after the devastating fire and continuing through the completion of the restoration work.
Previous about Notre Dame episodes:
- Rising from the flames: Paris’s Notre Dame Cathedral, two years on
- Three years after fire, a race against time to restore Paris’s Notre Dame Cathedral
- Four years after fire, Paris’s Notre Dame Cathedral set to rise again
‘The women who helped to rebuild Notre Dame’
In addition to Notre Dame Revisited, a special edition of The 51 Percent, France 24’s weekly show on gender equality, focuses on the extraordinary restoration of Notre Dame ahead of its highly anticipated reopening.
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As Paris gears up to celebrate the cathedral’s remarkable revival, Annette Young meets the women whose expertise and dedication were instrumental to the project. Among them are a site supervisor, an art restorer, and a roof tiler. They talk of the challenges of bringing the nearly 900-year-old building back to life as hundreds of skilled artisans from around the globe worked tirelessly to meet the December 2024 deadline. Regardless, all three women speak of the deep satisfaction of contributing to Notre Dame’s historic rebirth.
‘The 51 Percent: The women who helped to rebuild Notre Dame’ will be aired on France 24 in English and French. The episode will also be accessible via france24.com
About Notre Dame de Paris
Notre Dame de Paris, an enduring emblem of Gothic architecture, has stood at the heart of the French capital since its foundation in 1163. Over centuries, the cathedral has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, the coronation of kings, and the solemn resilience of a nation. Its iconic twin towers and intricate rose windows are not merely feats of medieval craftsmanship but symbols of spiritual and cultural continuity. The devastating fire of 2019 left the world in mourning, yet efforts to restore the cathedral underscore its timeless significance—a monument to human creativity and collective perseverance.
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