Notre-Dame de Paris: Construction and Reconstruction

Architecture

Consecration of the master altar

On this day, Henry de Château-Marçay, the papal legate, consacrated the altar of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. It was a very important event and a great honor for Maurice de Sully to host a papal representative in the Cathedral. 

The interior of the Notre Dame. Public domain image made available by Europeana Collections.

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.