After a meticulous restoration by artistic ironworkers from Normandy, the cross at the apse of Notre-Dame de Paris, which survived the devastating 2019 fire, was reinstalled atop the cathedral’s structure on Friday.
The sole component of the choir roof that withstood the flames was the immense cross, which spanned 40 feet and weighed approximately 3,300 pounds.
Exquisite and meticulous repairs were performed on the cross at an ironworks in Normandy. . Eugène Viollet-le-DWe’s original 19th-century design was capable of restoration, according to architect Axelle Ponsonnet.
We were overjoyed to learn that since Viollet-le-Duc had designed the cross, we would be able to reuse, forge, and use the metal that was there.uc. It is a significant component of Notre Dame,” Ponsonnet stated to CBS Appro
Approximately 250 businesses and hundreds of craftsmen, architects, and professionals have supported the ongoing restoration project, which aims to reopen the cathedral on December 8, 2024.nals.
and a portion of the roof of Notre-Dame collapsed as a result of the fire that took place on April 15, 2019. The restoration has made substantial progress over the course of five years, with the reinstallation of the lead-covered needle of the spire.
The 2019 fire was a devastating setback to the cathedral, a UNESCO world heritage site and a symbol of Christianity that welcomed 12 million visitors annually.
