🔥 Notre-Dame de Paris : les coulisses du chantier du siècle racontées par ceux qui l'ont vécu

On April 15, 2019, the entire world watched helplessly as Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris burned. Five years later, the cathedral has been restored to its former glory. But what really happened between those two dates? In this exceptional 100th episode of "Le Chantier" (The Construction Site), filmed facing Notre-Dame, I welcome three key figures in this historic restoration. Together, they recount the behind-the-scenes story of an unprecedented project: the night of the fire, the crucial decisions that saved the building, the technical challenges, the exceptional expertise, and the incredible human endeavor that mobilized thousands of women and men. Throughout this conversation, you will discover: • their unique account of the night of April 15, 2019; • the first hours of the restoration and securing the cathedral; • the technical and human challenges of an extraordinary restoration; • The trades and craftspeople who brought Notre-Dame back to life; • The key success factors in managing a construction site with over 2,000 artisans; • Behind the scenes of a project that will go down in history. Whether you're passionate about heritage, architecture, renovation, craftsmanship, or simply curious to discover what goes on behind the scenes, this episode takes you to the heart of one of the greatest reconstruction projects of our time. 🎙️ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our YouTube channel, leave a comment, and share the video. It's the best way to support Le Chantier and introduce the podcast to other enthusiasts of homes, heritage, and impressive construction projects! #NotreDame #NotreDameDeParis #Restoration #Heritage #Architecture #Craftsmanship #Works #Renovation #Podcast #Paris ****EPISODE NOTES***** A photo tour of Notre-Dame and before/after photos of the restoration: www.lechantierpodcast.fr/visite-de-notre-dame The podcast's Instagram account: @lechantierpodcast The Instagram account for Rebuilding Notre-Dame de Paris: @rebatirnotredame VIDEOS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Le Monde's video about the fire and the decision that changed everything:    • Comment l'effondrement total de Notre-Dame...   The Ateliers Perrault film about the woodworking and the nave's framework: https://ateliersperrault.com/le-chant... FOR GO FURTHER: Video from the Public Establishment retracing the 5 years of construction:    • Notre-Dame de Paris - 5 années de chantier   https://rebatirnotredamedeparis.fr THE MAKING OF NOTRE-DAME: Issue 9 will be on sale from Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in French and English, in bookstores, the FNAC network and museum shops, and online at this link. Retail price: €12 (all profits go to the restoration project). Episode production & editing: Le Chantier podcast Video and photo credits: Brieuc Clerc © Rebâtir Notre-Dame de Paris/ David Bordes © Rebâtir Notre-Dame de Paris/ 16 Prod © Rebâtir Notre-Dame de Paris