There is more to the French city of Reims than champagne
Gare de l’Est to Champagne-Ardenne, gateway to Reims, takes a brisk 42 minutes. Voila. Suddenly we are in champagne country and tasting treats await. I am not a drinker, so fear such bubbly indulgence ...
The miraculous resurrection of Notre-Dame
How an army of artisans on a five-year deadline turned back time to restore a centuries-old masterpiece – by hand ...
An expert’s honest review of every major city in France
From modern metropolises to coastal charms, here’s a no-holds-barred run-down of the good, the bad and the ugly ...
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Eight finalists compete to design contemporary stained glass windows for Notre-Dame de Paris
Further reading: Crafting new liturgical furniture for Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral Philippe Parreno, a visual artist and installation creator, joined forces with Atelier Simon-Marq in Reims ...
Human remains at Notre-Dame Cathedral may have been identified after more than 450 years
During excavations of Notre-Dame Cathedral in 2022, two sarcophagi were unearthed. The remains of one were quickly identified ...
Experts Finally Identify Mysterious Remains Found Buried Beneath Notre Dame Cathedral
After examining the remains, scientists believe they belong to famed Renaissance poet Joachim du Bellay, who died in 1560 at ...
Lost for 450 years, famed poet’s grave found at Notre Dame, scientists say
Researchers believe the remains found in a lead coffin in 2022 are those of the French Renaissance poet Joachim du Bellay.
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The Remains of a Renaissance Poet Emerge During Notre-Dame Restoration
In 2022, archaeologists found an unmarked sarcophagus under Notre-Dame transept. Forensic analysis points to a 16th-century ...
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Five years after massive fire burns Notre Dame, artifacts hidden beneath revealed
People across the globe watched as massive flames erupted from the roof of Notre Dame, the famed and ancient cathedral in Paris, France. At the time, it may have been hard to imagine a silver ...
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Five years after massive fire burns Notre Dame, artifacts hidden beneath revealed
In the five years since a fire tore through Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, France, archaeologists have made landmark discoveries. Chris Linnett via Unsplash For just a few moments on April 15 ...