The rebuilding of the famous monument prompted a debate about how much should change
|PARIS|6 min read
On an icy January morning, perched at a dizzying height of nearly 100 metres above the ground, specialist roofers are covering the rebuilt oak spire of Notre Dame cathedral with layers of lead sheeting. Working on platforms reached by a perilous flight of narrow steps that cling to the soaring spire, they are putting the final touches on a 1,000-piece, solid-oak structure that will soon restore the cathedral’s familiar silhouette.
This article appeared in the Culture section of the print edition under the headline “The comeback of Notre Dame”
From the January 27th 2024 edition
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