Photo: Paul Deetman
Ten facts in figures about Notre-Dame de Paris:
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Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is vast, very vast! Measuring 128 meters long and 48 meters wide at the transept, it is one of the largest religious buildings of its time. These impressive dimensions testify to the architectural ambition of the medieval builders, who designed a space capable of accommodating up to 9,000 people, thus reinforcing the cathedral's central role in the religious and social life of Paris.
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The vault of the nave of Notre-Dame de Paris rises to a height of 33 meters , an architectural feat that illustrates the ingenuity of the Gothic builders (led by Jean de Chelles and his successor Pierre de Montreuil). This height not only allows for a vast space for worshippers, but also floods the interior with light thanks to the large windows and stained glass that adorn the cathedral.
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Five years is the incredibly short time it took to rebuild Notre-Dame de Paris. This project was completed in record time thanks to the unprecedented mobilization of 2,000 craftsmen and artisans.
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The towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris are 69 meters high , equivalent to the height of a 26-story building. These iconic structures, open to the public, offer exceptional panoramic views of Paris and allow visitors to admire the cathedral's architectural details, including its famous gargoyles and chimeras.
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris during construction, ©Le Marais Mood
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Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on fire, ©Le Marais Mood
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Guests of December 7, 2024, for the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
- Donald Trump , President-elect of the United States.
- Volodymyr Zelensky , President of Ukraine (his presence is expected but not yet confirmed).
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier , President of Germany.
- Sergio Mattarella , President of Italy.
- Andrzej Duda , President of Poland.
- Ursula von der Leyen , President of the European Commission
- Denis Sassou Nguesso , President of the Republic of Congo.
- Felix Tshisekedi , President of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Brice Oligui Nguema , President of Gabon.
- Faure Gnassingbé , President of Togo.
- Umaro Embalo , President of Guinea-Bissau.
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier (Germany)
- Sergio Mattarella (Italy)
- Andrzej Duda (Poland)
- Zoran Milanovic (Croatia)
- Romania Radev (Bulgaria)
- Alar Karis (Estonia)
- Alexander Stubb (Finland)
- Gitanas Nauseda (Lithuania)
- Ekaterini Sakellaropoulou (Greece)
- Salomé Zourabichvili (Georgia)
- Vjosa Osmani (Kosovo)
- Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
- Philippe, King of the Belgians
- Albert II, Prince of Monaco
Text: Katia Barillot
06.12.24
