Notre-Dame de Paris: Construction and Reconstruction

Architecture

The first spire was dismantled

During this period, the first spire, which had been built in 1250, was dismantled. The Notre Dame would remain without a spire until the 1844 restauration by Viollet-le-Duc and Jean-Baptiste Lassus.

Notre-Dame de Paris: Construction and Reconstruction

On April 15, 2019, a fire struck the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. This timespace guides you through the history and possible future of this Parisian landmark.