Restoration Work in Progress All 16 Statues Return to the Spire As of July 26, a powerful milestone has been reached in the restoration of Notre-Dame: all 16 copper statues that once encircled the base of the spire are now back in place. The statues, which were first installed in 1861, include the 12 apostles […]| Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris
After being closed for six years, the cathedral towers are finally open to visitors again. Enjoy a unique and central view of Paris from the top of the south tower, 69 meters high. Discover the cathedral’s two largest bells. Admire the cathedral’s roof structure from the terrace located between the two towers. Finally, discover the […]| Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris
The spire roofing is at least finished ! Paused in 2024 to allow the vaults to be closed, the roofing of the lower part of the spire still needed to be completed. For several months, roofers, ornamental roofers, foundry workers, sculptors, scaffolders, and more have been working to restore the spire’s silhouette, both in the […]| Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris