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Biggest ‘dig of the century’ beneath Notre-Dame: Roman coins, pottery and 1,700 years of hidden Paris history uncovered

An important dig below Notre-Dame is speculated to be the "dig of the century" for it uncovered around 1,700 years of Paris history in the cathedral's forecourt. Archaeologists hit Roman layers and found lots of stuff, such as a fourth-century coin, odd-marked medieval pottery, and old house remains. These finds…

The Times of India · Jun 4

Did the pope really snub Emmanuel Macron over Notre-Dame's windows?

A clash over Notre Dame's windows and a proposed assisted-dying law are among the alleged reasons Pope Leo XIV did not want to see the French president.

Euronews · Jan 27

Meet the artist behind Notre-Dame's new modern stained-glass windows

What will the future modern stained-glass windows of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral look like? The designs of visual artist Claire Tabouret – chosen to create the cathedral’s new windows – are being shown to the public for the first time at a double exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris…

Radio France Internationale · Jan 11

Notre-Dame: archaeological discoveries reveal centuries of history beneath cathedral

Researchers from the French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (Inrap) made several significant discoveries both within and around Notre-Dame during excavations carried out as part of the cathedral's restoration.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 30, 2024

French artist to give Notre-Dame’s stained-glass windows a modern makeover

French painter Claire Tabouret has been chosen to create new stained-glass windows for Notre-Dame, a project supported by President Emmanuel Macron and the Archbishop of Paris but which has caused controversy.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 21, 2024

From ashes to innovation: 3D scanning powers Notre-Dame’s restoration

The restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral, severely damaged by a devastating fire on April 15, 2019, has been significantly enhanced by cutting-edge technology.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 11, 2024

World leaders gather for reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron thanks all who ‘saved, helped, rebuilt’ beloved cathedral after devastating 2019 fire.

Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2024

Notre-Dame revival drives return to ancient French craftsmanship

Apprenticeships in heritage trades like carpentry, masonry and roofing have soared in France – driven partly by what experts are calling the "Notre-Dame effect" following the restoration of the iconic cathedral after its devastating 2019 fire.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 7, 2024

Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens five years after devastating blaze

Reconstruction work after the fire in Paris in 2019 required about 2,000 workers.

Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2024

'Open your doors': Paris unveils Notre-Dame after five-year refit

France celebrated the re-opening of the newly restored Notre-Dame cathedral on Saturday at a special church service that featured a standing ovation for the firefighters who saved the 12th-century landmark during a 2019 blaze.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 7, 2024