Inside Notre-Dame: The challenges of restoring iconic cathedral | The Debate • FRANCE 24 English

What is Paris without Notre Dame? Here we are, on the second anniversary the great fire that gutted the fabled cathedral, only it is not just Our Lady but all of France's great landmarks that are off limits in these times of lockdown. And yet despite the pandemic, the work continues.
We take you inside the race to restore Notre Dame with France 24's exclusive report on efforts to meet a 2024 deadline set by President Macron, 2024 the year the French capital hosts the Olympics. We ask about the decision to rebuild the lead spire and oak roof beams to orignal specs.
And what Notre Dame means not only to Paris and France but to the planet, what with donations pouring in from around the world. With its 850 years of trials and tribulations, it's much more than a house of worship. What will it represent when it and the rest of the world reopen in earnest?
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[@peterjones4621]

Watching the Spire collapse and fall was absolutely heartbreaking. I'm so happy they are rebuilding this beautiful cathedral, I pray I will go to France after retirement and see this amazing structure and hear it's majestic organ play again. God bless these wonderful people who are restoring this amazing piece of history.

[@jl8217]

Yes, I would like to go back to Notre dame in '24 or '25. It looks like it is going to be an absolute revelation.

[@tschuler9923]

I know I'm a bit late to this but , we all want this completed as soon as possible , however the ' deadline ' is not as important as having the cathedral back to its original glory . The craftspeople who are doing the work need time to make it perfect

[@javierpacheco8234]

I agree, i feel like the deadline is going to decrease the quality of the cathedral, hope notre dame is built well.

[@worldview730]

This deadline coincides with Macron's glory, not God's

[@josephfilm73]

THey're going to rebuild it right. As much money and time as necessary. If it takes 40 years, so be it. It is man-made thus what was built by man, can be rebuilt by man. Labor omnia vincit.

[@virginiacacal5006]

Such a challenge for everyone health-wise because of the lead contamination involvement...a health & safety nightmare, but a challenges to overcome with diligence & patience!!

[@dianagarciareyes4291]

We are all expectant, watching, waiting and hope to see the iconic Notre Dame back, Paris deserves it, the world deserves it. Restoration is going on, that's what's important. It's good to have a deadline but if it takes longer, it's ok. We'll wait. Excellent documentary 👍

[@worldview730]

God's house of worship, In God's time, period 🙏

[@stephanielong6879]

Now that’s brilliance. Just beautiful progress. I was living in Coeur D Alene. a phone call to turn on news to see the fire. I’m hoping all rebuilding goes as effortlessly as possible.

[@peterhamlinhamlin8908]

"Effort " is the essence of rebuilding "Notre Dame"

[@theblondeone8426]

those firemen also deserve metals

[@Bastillius]

Also, shouldn't they put modern fire suppression in?

[@andreholder1540]

Really would love to see the restoration of this grand noble cathedral. Notre Dame de Paris.

[@andreastirkey8986]

in 1991 had visited Notre Dame Basilica Praise the Lord Amen

[@jonjon8214]

So, they intend to rebuild it as was...approx 150,00 tons of oak and 600 tons of lead... Bearing in mind the damage caused by heat and water to the stone and lime based infill, how strong is whats left? Steel ring beam, lightweight steel `charpent` and covered in zinc perhaps. So much lighter and would look exactly the same...But you have to remember, this is France...

[@arthurhunt642]

I would think that cosmetics are more important and ability to do that without using much lead. I really don't know how they can use lead today but who knows?

[@worldview730]

And first & foremost, God's house

[@MauriatOttolink]

Has there been any reference to the difficulty in obtaining oak beams of adequate length because oak trees don't grow so tall today?

[@LunaShimmyDiva]

They’re harvesting oaks in excess of 100 years old from across forests of France. Was mentioned in recent status update on rebuilding at the four-year mark. CBS production available at their website. Clips here in KZbin. Also one-hour version may be on Hulu or Amazon Prime?

[@kevnwarriner8819]

There are ways of scarping the beams together with diagonal joints and bolts that can be recessed into the beams to hold them together to make shorter beams longer, also there are mortise and tenan joints that can be used on smaller timbers than the structural beams for the roof, there's no problem with getting the beams and joining them together to make them longer, but sometimes people who don't know about Carpentry and what is possible with the simplest tools in the 1300's can be replicated with modern tools, and during the 1600, 1700 and 1800's Europe was running out of long timber because of the Napoleonic Wars and Ship building was completely out of Oak and Pine for Masts, Ships Carpenters would join broken Ships Masts and Yards together with Scarped diagonal joints, planks, bolts and ropes and be strong enough to support the Sails, Rigging and the thrust of the Wind in the Sails as it pushed the great Sailing Ships through the Water, Ships like HMS Victory and USS Constitution and the huge Spanish Ship Of the Line Santisima Trinidad, sorry my bad..."The Holy Trinity" (Although I might have spelled Santisima wrong) the great 130 Gun Battleship, that was considerably bigger than HMS Victory, which had around 104 Guns.

[@isaacfremault2854]

of*

[@dougdiplacido2406]

Can the deadlines. When it is done it is done as long as it is done properly and to great detail.

[@worldview730]

Macron fueled deadline

[@USA50_]

❤️

[@alicesheeler1215]

They showed a National forest that has been saved and managed.They granted the the alotment that was needed and it was still within the allowed. Amount that is allowed.

[@TheMilwaukieDan]

NOTRE DAME…. Modern era mans contribution to the Wonders Of The World.

[@andj2009]

I'm excited to see which Olympic event will be held inside Notre Dame since it's seemingly so important to restore it for the Olympics.

[@galloping3265]

NE SOYEZ PAS UN CUL

[@worldview730]

Macron's Olympics,that is

[@fantailspringdale]

Catherine...It is not a monument, it is a Cathedral, a house of worship!

[@worldview730]

ok, most have forgot this!

[@doctorisout]

Build Back Bigger

[@aredub1847]

how rich are the locals who live by this place? cant be below 8 figures usd in wealth, at a minimum.

[@posunlee]

Democracy society under test through out the rebuilt.

[@worldview730]

Clash of ego's

[@theblondeone8426]

Interesting to see what they do to it - hope it looks better than Chartres which now looks to me like a brand new church

[@Bastillius]

A s well, Notre Dame must have a chapel, or an area to remember the tragedy. Or how about a sculpture? A phoenix perhaps?

[@christinefischer2721]

Notre Dame will be rebuilt exactly the way it was and without any addition

[@worldview730]

Is that in the holy book?

[@a_llama]

ya une petite coquille les gars

[@mjc11a]

Interesting presentation and I wish all the best moving forward. But Agnes needs to be very careful about comparing Notre Dame firefighters to their western firefighting brothers.

[@DavidHuber63]

It hurt to hear you cut down beautiful Oak trees

[@williamhilbert8324]

Besides being a international landmark and a amazing feat of engineering, probably brought in a lot of tourism money, glad to hear the French are restoring the ole girl, Viva la France from Oklahoma City,PS I literally cried lol psps thank goodness that horrible wooden spire is gone

[@worldview730]

Remove that "Ole Girl" title for Mother Mary's house maybe?

[@williamhilbert8324]

@@worldview730 negative ghost Rider you do your thing and I'll do me, choirboy

[@worldview730]

@@williamhilbert8324 Your right, much respect

[@Asian_Connection]

Funny you hire the people who could have started the fire to rebuild!!!!!

[@worldview730]

Prove it then not fuel any conspiracy

[@johnkucharsky6927]

This guy behave so strange, but it's fun)

[@really7372]

It appears he may have Parkinson's Disease. Where do you live, in a cave? Aren't you watching to hear what he and others have to say about the restoration of Notre Dame. Or is your aim to critique individuals' physical behavior?

[@johnkucharsky6927]

@@really7372 fu

[@FUNKINETIK]

Marc Mimram… I think he’s cool… reminds me of Doc Brown off Back to the Future.

[@worldview730]

This is everybody's grand calling from God, the pay-off is a eternal place in heaven.

[@worldview730]

19:36, would you change a chapter from the bible to fit your times?, then don't even think of changing God's handiwork my friend 😎

[@FUNKINETIK]

Best to rebuild in traditional materials. We all know what happens to buildings made from steel and concrete, the slightest of fires and they turn to dust. P E A C E L O V E U N I T Y

[@MrBrownnn696]

All they need is for it too fall down...

[@worldview730]

Proverbs 24:16

[@davec5153]

Its just a shell, its medieval heart was burnt out by the arsonist.

[@worldview730]

Prove it then & get your reward in heaven

[@giudeentertainmentscricket9493]

France's arrogance will not last

[@christinefischer2721]

Ça veut dire quoi ça ?

[@McCainnn]

@@christinefischer2721 ça ne veut rien dire, un haineux jaloux sans doute.

[@TheStockwell]

It'll last longer than any arrogant and pathetic belief system you're addicted to, ya big ol' goof. Get a kitten - now. You obviously need one, Chester.

[@worldview730]

Nobody's will in the last days