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Workers Scramble to Protect Fire-Damaged Notre-Dame’s Interior Before Rain Arrives
The job is dangerous not just because of the cathedral’s height, but also because the fire left the building unstable.
‘Mountaineers’ Race to Cover Notre-Dame Before Rain
Workers called “mountaineers,” who specialize in using ropes at great heights, placed giant tarpaulin coverings over Notre-Dame cathedral to protect its interior from the rain that was expected to hit Paris.
Barred From Rallying Near a Scorched Notre-Dame, ‘Yellow Vest’ Protesters March On
As billionaires’ donations to rebuild the cathedral renewed anger over inequality, the protests — now in their 23rd week — drew 7,000 in the French capital.
Notre-Dame’s Safety Planners Underestimated the Risk, With Devastating Results
The man who oversaw the design of the fire safety system at the cathedral said he was “stunned” at the fire’s speed. Experts said the system included delays that cost firefighters critical minutes.
France Debates How to Rebuild Notre-Dame, Weighing History and Modernity
The discussions gained strength as President Emmanuel Macron and other leaders paid tribute to the firefighters who saved the cathedral from complete destruction this week.
What Notre-Dame Has Meant to Our Readers
Readers told us how visits to the grand cathedral have factored into their memories of travel, their understanding of history and their spirituality.
The Chaplain, the Cathedral Fire and the Race to Rescue Notre-Dame’s Relics
A Paris Fire Department chaplain was among those who rushed into a burning Notre-Dame to save artworks, artifacts and relics.
Millions in Notre-Dame Donations Pour In as France Focuses on Rebuilding
Days after a fire coursed through the Paris cathedral and donors pledged about $950 million, the French government announced measures to restore the monument.
Notre-Dame, Royal Family, Nissan: Your Wednesday Briefing
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