WRITTEN IN FRENCH
Notre-Dame de Paris is the "Gothic cathedral" par excellence. Construction began in the 12th century and endured more than 170 years. Its celebrated west façade has exerted a considerable influence throughout Europe, due to its unrivalled balance and harmony. Reminiscent of a ship with oars, its chevet is a true masterpiece of lightness. The cathedral houses celebrated grand organs, a collection of distinguished paintings and a treasury.
Eternally and intimately bound up with the history of France, restored by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc and eulogised by Victor Hugo in the 19th century, Notre-Dame presently attracts over 12 million visitors annually. The violent fire that hit it in April 2019 showed the universal attachment to it.
Simple and practical, this short guide allows you to fully appreciate its architecture, its decorations, its stained glass windows and its treasure, while following the stages of its construction and its evolution over the centuries.
French
112 pages / 180 illustrations
Éditions du patrimoine
Collection Cathédrales de France
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