Like the whole world, Le Marais Mood feels deep sadness due to the terrible fire which ravaged the Paris Cathedral on the evening of Monday April 15, 2019. We were there to bear witness to this terrible event.

©Pascal Henry

©Pascal Henry

Text: Katia Barillot
Photos: ©Anaïs Costet

16.04.19 - Update: 15.04.20

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