Notre Dame workers share untold stories from massive Paris rebuild
A huge team of experts spent about five years bringing Notre Dame cathedral back to its former state after the devastating fire. Their work became part of Parisʼs eight-century-old landmark story
The life-saving operation at Notre Dame started when hundreds of quick-thinking fire-fighters rushed to save the burning cathedral that spring evening (about five years ago). These brave men and women worked non-stop through the night to keep the historic building from falling apart
The rebuild effort turned into a mega-project that brought together more than 2000 skilled workers: Jean-Louis Georgelin led a diverse group of craft-masters builders and tech-savvy engineers who worked side-by-side for half-a-decade. Each expert brought their unique know-how to fix-up the eight-century old church - from stone-cutting to glass-making; every detail needed special care
The restoration became more than just a job: it turned into a once-in-a-lifetime chance to add their names to Notre Dames long story. These modern-day builders joined the ranks of countless others who helped shape this world-famous landmark through the ages - their hand-work now part of Parisʼs living history. The cathedral isnt just a building anymore; its become part of their personal stories too
