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Notre Dame begins 150 million euro restoration phase for rose window and north facade

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is beginning a new phase of restoration work estimated to cost 150 million euros.
  • The upcoming work includes the restoration of the great rose window and the north facade, with projects planned until 2033.
  • Approximately 130 million euros still need to be raised to complete the restoration efforts, with an appeal for donations launched.

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is embarking on a new phase of restoration following the 2019 fire, focusing on the great rose window and the north facade. This next stage of work is estimated to cost 150 million euros, with a significant portion still needing to be secured.

Our objective is now to perfect the restoration of the cathedral.

— Philippe JostPhilippe Jost, president of the public establishment Rebâtir Notre-Dame de Paris, outlined the goals for the next phase of restoration.

Philippe Jost, president of the public establishment Rebâtir Notre-Dame de Paris, stated that the objective is to "perfect the restoration of the cathedral." He explained that the structure requires complementary work to restore its global renown and ensure its long-term preservation. A dozen operations are scheduled through 2033 to complete the extensive project, which began after the cathedral reopened in 2024, funded by 845 million euros raised through national subscriptions.

Given the sanitary condition in which it was before the fire, it requires a set of complementary works that will give it a luster worthy of its global renown and ensure its durability.

— Philippe JostPhilippe Jost explained the necessity of further restoration work for Notre Dame.

The first major operation, planned from 2027 to 2029, targets the restoration of the largely medieval rose window on the facade facing the parvis. This window has not been restored since the 19th century and requires treatment for old pathologies and damage from a hailstorm in May 2025. Concurrently, the north facade of the transept and its medieval statues, described as "very dirty," will undergo restoration.

Its restoration will allow us to treat old pathologies and heal the damage caused by a hailstorm in May 2025.

— Public establishmentThe public establishment detailed the reasons for restoring the rose window.

Of the estimated 150 million euros needed for these future works, 130 million euros remain to be raised. "We still need the generosity of patrons and donors," Jost appealed, directing potential donors to the rebatirnotredamedeparis.fr website. Separately, the state is funding a project to replace six stained-glass windows in the south aisle of the nave with contemporary works by artist Claire Tabouret, despite objections from heritage associations.

We still need the generosity of patrons and donors.

— Philippe JostPhilippe Jost appealed for continued financial support for the restoration project.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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