WRITTEN IN FRENCH
For centuries, Notre-Dame de Paris has risen majestically in the heart of the capital, testifying to the grandeur of French history and the genius of its builders.
In this captivating book, Jean-François Blondel takes us on a journey of discovery of this mythical cathedral, highlighting...
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WRITTEN IN FRENCH
For centuries, Notre-Dame de Paris has risen majestically in the heart of the capital, testifying to the grandeur of French history and the genius of its builders.
In this captivating book, Jean-François Blondel takes us on a journey of discovery of this mythical cathedral, highlighting the extraordinary work of two master builders who shaped its destiny: Maurice de Sully, the visionary bishop who laid the first stones in the twelfth century, and Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, the passionate architect who, in the nineteenth century, restored the building to its former splendour.
After the devastating fire of 2019, Notre-Dame is starting a new stage in its history: its reconstruction. The author takes us behind the scenes of this monumental construction site, where tradition and innovation combine to resurrect this jewel of world heritage.
But this book goes beyond the simple chronicle of a restoration. Jean-François Blondel shows how this last phase of reconstruction became a powerful symbol, a model of individual and collective resilience. She embodies the spirit of solidarity that unites the French nation, proving that even in the darkest moments, it is possible to rise up and rebuild together.
Notre-Dame de Paris. Lorsqu'une cathédrale renaît de ses cendres is much more than a book about a cathedral: it is a profound reflection on identity, memory, and the ability of a people to reinvent itself in the face of adversity.
French
224 pages
Éditions Dervy
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