Notre Dame

[Headers]

I watched an amazing programme on BBC2 the other evening. Dr Lucy Worseley describing the renovation project.
It was mind blowing in its complexity and very interesting to watch.
I really can’t see them finishing by the Olympics next year.

[Char]

[Wilbro]

Yes, we watched it too. The glass making they showed was incredible. However the work to be done is tremendous. I agree with you, it's a hell of a job to finish by next year.

[ajm]

Yes, we watched it too. The glass making they showed was incredible. However the work to be done is tremendous. I agree with you, it's a hell of a job to finish by next year.

They are 12 months further on than that. The programme was made a year ago.
Happy Easter

[MAD87]

Progress updates are shown on French TV quite frequently. AFAIK, the renovation is on schedule.

[Wilbro]

I'm pleased it's looking like it could make it. Thank you for the updates. I well remember my visit in 1966 after queuing to go in. Beautiful and awe inspiring and with all the history behind it.

[elsie]

It won't be open in time for the Olympics. Now expected Dec 2024 https://www.france24.com/en/france/2023 ... ember-2024

[Wilbro]

Better it's done properly and not rushed.

[Blaze]

Progress updates are shown on French TV quite frequently. AFAIK, the renovation is on schedule.

It's certainly impressive and must be a wonderful "project" for any artisan to work on. Highly skilled and at times risky work but you can imagine how people will flock to see it when it's finished.
I was just reflecting how much I took ND for granted on my frequent visits to Paris - it was just there, part of the scenery ...

[DominicBest]

I was showing my aunt some details about the Guedelon project https://www.guedelon.fr/ and was interested to see that they are taking advantage of the skills, knowledge and experience from Guedelon to help with the repairs on Notre Dame.