The famous Parisian Gothic cathedral built in 1163, was due for maintenance back in 2012. Laurent was employed as foreman to oversee current compliance, repair and replacement of solid French Oak doors, some of which stood several metres high and needed a crane to lift them in to place!
While onsite, Laurent had full access to all private areas including: hidden passages, the roof and basement – what a unique view to witness!
It is likely most of these items perished in the fire of April 2019.
Laurent at work
Oak doors for replacement and repair 
A tiny Oak door for restoration 
Lifting doors into place for upper levels 
Laurent and the bell tower pit – a 15m sheer drop below those doors!
Behind the scenes tour
The foundation stone marking the original master craftsmen who constructed the original cathedral 
Side interior passages 
The bells of Notre Dame on display 
Interior 
Roof top view 
Roof top of Notre Dame 
Clock gears inside the tower 
Another hidden passage 
Many secret passages 
We found an angel… 
Stained glass 
The bells of Notre Dame on display
