Jun 11, 2023 · There won't be a single nail, screw or piece of metal in Notre Dame's new medieval roof frame. Retired Gen. Jean-Louis Georgelin is in charge of the entire project of rebuilding Notre...

The roof structure of Notre-Dame is among the oldest in Paris. It is preceded only by that of Saint-Pierre de Montmartre (1147) and some elements of that of Saint-Germain des Prés (1160-1170).

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With the completion of the forest, Notre Dame’s restoration enters a new phase. The focus will now shift to other aspects of the cathedral’s revival, including the restoration of its intricate stained glass windows, the repair of its stone masonry, and the eventual reopening to the public.

Statues of the Twelve Apostles, made in the style of the 13th century, surrounded the spire at its base. Each of the four sections of the roof had a row of three apostles, standing one behind the other and staggered by height.

Dec 12, 2024 · Notre Dame's original roof was a meticulously crafted network of massive oak beams, earning it the name "the forest." To rebuild this iconic structure, a national call went out,...

Notre-Dame de Paris, the medieval Catholic cathedral in Paris, France, was reopened on 7 December 2024 following completion of the restoration work five years after the fire that destroyed the cathedral's spire and roof and caused extensive damage to its interior on 15 April 2019.

Before the 2019 fire, the roof framework was made of wood, primarily oak, and the covering was made of lead sheets. These same materials constituted the great spire. The cathedral’s forecourt forms a large esplanade. It became a workshop for construction and restoration projects.

On April 15, 2019, a devastating fire occurred at the infamous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. The fire caused significant damage to the historic structure, which is a landmark in the...

Dec 2, 2024 · Hidden above the stone vaults of Notre-Dame de Paris, the 13th-century timber structure that once supported the cathedral’s steep lead roof was so extensive it was known as “the forest”.