The walls of the nave, choir and two transepts suffered severe water damage and were no longer structurally sound. The north tower belfry is partially burnt, but fortunately the bells are still in place. Help restore Notre-Dame — this jewel of Gothic architecture — to her original splendor. Following the rebuilding phase, restoration works will address critical issues that existed before the fire. Once the reconstruction and restoration works are finished, Notre-Dame Cathedral will need our protection to ensure that she remains beautiful, safe and open to the public for generations of visitors to experience and enjoy.
Save Notre-Dame de Paris []. Rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral. Safety works included: Installing a tarp above the vaults to protect from rain Lead decontamination Fortifying the north, south and west gables, especially to protect the 3 large rose windows Fortifying the most damaged pillars of the nave Reinforcing the flying buttresses Wrapping and protecting the gargoyles and other sculptural elements of the north and south towers Removing burnt and melted scaffolding that had previously surrounded the spire.
Work on securing the cathedral was temporarily paused during the coronavirus pandemic last year and work was carried out to decontaminate the area of lead before work resumed in June How robots could save one of the world's most unusual cathedrals. After the fire, there was debate over how it should be rebuilt , with former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe suggesting a modern approach, and a competition being launched to redesign the spire -- although others wanted it to remain traditional.
However, last year President Macron decided the entire cathedral would be rebuilt exactly as it was , including the spire -- which was originally made of wood and fell to the flames in the first few hours of the fire. Notre Dame: opening hours and peak timesNotre-Dame is most visited during the summer, in the months of July and August.
If you would like to avoid crowds an enjoy a quieter visit to Notre-Dame, here are some practical tips:.
If you would like to visit the cathedral outside of Mass services, you can check our page on Notre-Dame masses. Several metro stations are located nearby, as well as parking spots for vehicles. You can easily get there on foot, from Notre-Dame cathedral or other monuments and attractions in Paris.
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