Notre Dame fire
‘More of an effect than you can imagine’: Restoring Notre-Dame’s ancient acoustics
Four years after a devastating fire tore through the famed Paris cathedral, the quest is on to rediscover the sounds of its past.
- by Madeleine Schwartz
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Oak selected for Notre Dame rebuild
‘This trunk is exceptional’ said forestry officials of a particular oak, as they are seeking trees to rebuild Notre Dame after it was destroyed by fire.
French select four oaks from sacred forest to use in recreating Notre Dame’s spire
The 93-metre-high spire, made of wood and clad in lead, became the most potent symbol of the April 2019 blaze when it was seen engulfed in flames.
- by Thomas Adamson and Nicolas Garriga
One of the world's most famous buildings might burn to the ground while you're sleeping
The Palace of Westminster is falling apart but the plan to save it is fantastically expensive, highly disruptive and increasingly polarising.
- by Bevan Shields
Arson suspected in fire at historic French cathedral in Nantes
The fire at the historic 15th-century building comes 15 months after a massive blaze tore through Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Notre-Dame to miss first Christmas in centuries
An accidental fire in peacetime finally stopped the Paris cathedral from celebrating Midnight Mass this year, for the first time in over two centuries.
Year in review: The most-read stories by Sydney Morning Herald subscribers in 2019
Notre-Dame burned. So did NSW. Tragedies played out in suburbs and on a volcanic island. Politics didn't disappoint with barbs, upsets and firsts. Here's what consumed our attention in 2019.
- by Jamie Berry
Gucci billionaire gives $160 million to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral
The money was donated as authorities draw up plans for the cathedral's reconstruction, following the devastating fire this year.
Notre-Dame lead fears prompt new rules, equipment
The administration announced in a statement on Friday that workers will be allowed back starting August 12, but in smaller numbers.
Notre Dame fire was not criminal, Paris prosecutor says
An investigation into the fire that gutted the Notre Dame Cathedral has found no evidence to suggest it was criminal.
Notre-Dame celebrates first Mass since devastating April fire
The archbishop wore a hard hat and burnt debris was still visible as Notre-Dame Cathedral held its first Mass since being devastated by fire.
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