Notre-Dame-de-Paris Cathedral
Heritage preservation: local craftsmen at the bedside of Notre-Dame-de-Paris
Source: Canadian Press, November 30, 2024
"Just a few days before the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, Quebec artisans who were closely involved in its reconstruction - or who tried to be - are sounding the alarm about the importance of preserving their know-how.
Mathieu Collette left his hearth at Forges de Montréal for a few weeks in October 2022 to guide a group of young blacksmiths in Alsace, eastern France.
Rebuilding the cathedral, one tool at a time
TVA interview on the restoration of Notre-Dame, November 2024