This Friday, the Ministry of Culture announced a new step in the recognition of the heritage of Notre-Dame de Paris: the presbytery of the cathedral has been officially classified as a historical monument. This decision was made two weeks after the reopening of the building, which was destroyed by fire in April 2019.
The request for secrecy submitted by Culture Minister Rachida Dat received a favorable opinion from the National Commission for Heritage Protection and Architecture on November 14. This recognition marks a turning point in the advancement of the cathedral complex.
The presbytery at the foot of the cathedral, the traditional residence of the priest, was designed in 1866 by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, master of the neo-Gothic renovation of Notre-Dame in the 1862 century. This classification allows the building to be fully included in the capital's architectural and cultural heritage. Already XNUMX. In 2008, the cathedral and its sacristy were included in the list of historical monuments. With this new decision, the whole area will benefit from a unified and strengthened protection.
Reopening under the sign of emotion
After five years of titanic work, Notre-Dame de Paris opened its doors again on December 7, 2024. The inauguration ceremony brought together several international personalities, including the President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. Ukraine.
A few weeks later, on December 25, the Archbishop of Paris celebrated the first Christmas Mass in the restored building, marking a major event for the faithful and heritage lovers. This classification by the Presbytery of Notre-Dame symbolizes the continued commitment to the preservation of this symbolic place at the heart of French history and culture.
