Notre Dame de Paris -After the Fire: La Restauration de Notre-Dame de Paris (in French)

Notre-Dame – After the Fire: La Restauration de Notre-Dame de Paris (in French)
with Philippe Villeneuve, Chief Architect of Historical Monuments and Lead Architect for Notre-Dame Cathedral

In partnership with the Alliance Française Miami Metro, the Alliance Française de Chicago, and the Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris

This event begins at 10am PT / 11am MT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET and will be EN FRANÇ AIS.

This lecture will provide a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most significant architectural restoration projects of our time, describing the painstaking process behind the meticulous rebuilding and restoration of the cathedral, from the careful documentation of architectural elements to the revival of centuries-old craftsmanship techniques. 

Thanks to global donations and the work of dedicated craftsmen, the extensive fire damage was repaired in record time, and the rebuilt cathedral reopened almost exactly one year ago, ready to reclaim its place as a symbol of Paris and French heritage.

 But wait: There is still more work to be done. The lecture will conclude with the restoration works unrelated to the damage caused by the 2019 fire that will continue for the next five years.

 This talk will be in French..

Speaker: Philippe Villeneuve is the Chief Architect of Historic Monuments in France and was the lead architect overseeing the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris after the 2019 fire.

Moderator: Michel Picaud, Founder and President of the Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris. Since the catastrophic fire of April 15, 2019, the mission of The Friends of Notre-Dame has been to help fund the reconstruction and restoration of what has been called “the beating heart of Paris.”