The inside story of Notre-Dame’s incredible reconstruction | Philippe Villeneuve
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🗓️ 7 July 2025
⏱️ 17 minutes
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In a moment that stunned the world in 2019, the famed Notre-Dame in Paris went up in flames, threatening the future of the centuries-old Gothic treasure. Philippe Villeneuve, the chief architect of the cathedral’s restoration, recounts the collective effort to bring the building back to life while honoring its history. Listen for a story of craftsmanship, devotion and innovation — and learn how more than 2,000 hands worked to return this landmark to the world.
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| 0:00.0 | You're listening to TED Talks Daily, where we bring you new ideas to spark your curiosity every day. |
| 0:12.9 | I'm your host, Elise Hugh. In a moment that stunned the world in 2019, the famed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris went up in flames. |
| 0:22.8 | In this talk, Philippe Villeneuve, the chief architect of Notre Dame's reconstruction, |
| 0:27.8 | says that reviving the historic cathedral has been more than a rebuild. |
| 0:31.6 | It's a blueprint for future restoration efforts. |
| 0:34.7 | Drawing on time-honored techniques, Philippe shares how a team of craftspeople and |
| 0:38.4 | experts came together to bring new life to this Gothic masterpiece and what it took to help |
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