Maat mentioned
Saint Denis, the patron saint of Paris. He was martyred with beheading. There is some interesting things about St Denis -
Denis - Wikipedia
I don't know if - the Notre Dame Cathedral's spire, being it's highest point and the first to be destroyed by fire, could be "symbolic" of a beheading? Add to that, the desecration and treatment to the statues before removal. I don't know any Cultural Minister who would be stupid enough, to permit the use of a blow torch, on a Centuries old National treasure? Plus, how did they get that stunt past the UNESCO Officials? There's also the thought - the C's have mentioned - to look for 3's in events. In that regard and with respect to St. Denis, as Patron Saint, could the damage to the roof and spire be considered - the defacing "spiritually" of the heart-soul of France?
Also inside the Notre Dame Cathedral, among so many historical artefacts, is the notable 17th century organ with all of its parts still functional. There are also drawings, plans and engravings which showed the old and hidden mysteries of several of the church developments and how the city of Paris came into being."
Paris is now the Capital of France and it's seat of government but that hasn't always been the case. Since Macron seems hell-bent on destroying France's cultural Heritage - are there any rumors - Macron is planning on relocating the Capital? Maybe back to Versailles or Bordeaux, perhaps? (So he can completely avoid the YV protesters?)
This is a
chronological list of capitals of France.
List of capitals of France - Wikipedia
Apr 19, 2019 - Notre-Dame can evolve in its rebuilding, UNESCO says
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/macron-meets-officials-eyes-notre-dame-for-legacy-building-1.5105075
France's Macron wants to see speedy rebuild of centuries-old cathedral
UNESCO director-general said the monument's 'integrity and authenticity' must be respected, but that doesn't mean the site must remain unchanged. (Bertrand Guay/AFP/Getty Images)
The UN's cultural agency has said the reconstruction of Notre-Dame must protect the universal value of the site but that doesn't mean the cathedral in Paris must be rebuilt exactly as it was.
A delegation from UNESCO, which oversees global heritage issues, met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in the city on Friday.
According to Macron's office, UNESCO representatives said they were ready to help with the reconstruction of Notre-Dame, especially by providing technical expertise.
UNESCO director-general Audrey Azoulay said the monument's "integrity and authenticity" must be respected, since it's a World Heritage site, but that doesn't mean the site must remain unchanged. The comments were reported by Macron's office.
UNESCO formally recognizes the right of each generation to participate in humanity's heritage "including through adaptation to natural and historic processes of change and transformation" and "new possibilities offered by evolving technologies."
Macron's push for a speedy rebuild indicates he wants the fire-ravaged monument's reconstruction to be part of his legacy, and is seizing the moment to try to move on from the divisive yellow vest protests. His initial wish for it to be rebuilt in just five years was met with incredulity.
[...]Charlotte Hubert, president of France's group of architects specialized in historic monuments, told BFM news broadcaster that
experts are planning to install a wide tarpaulin on the roof of the cathedral.
The provisory installation will have the form of a "pointed roof" higher than Notre Dame's original roof, to allow renovation workers to rebuild the frame under its protection, she explained.
The reconstruction is prompting widespread debate across France with differing views over whether it should involve new technologies and designs. Macron's office, has for example, said that the president wants a "contemporary architectural gesture to be considered" for the collapsed spire, which wasn't part of the original cathedral.
He has named a general, Jean-Louis Georgelin, former chief of staff of the armed forces, to lead the reconstruction project.
Over $1 billion US has already poured in from ordinary worshippers and high-powered magnates around the world to restore Notre-Dame.
Top French art conservation officials said the works inside Notre-Dame suffered no major damage in the fire and the pieces have been removed from the building for their protection.
Isabelle Palot-Frossat of the centre for research at the French Museums said neither fire, nor soot, nor water reached inside the cathedral's walls. The fierce fire Monday evening was concentrated on the cathedral's roof.
April 29, 2019 - France in a rush to train skilled workers to restore Notre-Dame
![A cameraman films a model of the spire of Notre-Dame cathedral at the Les Compagnons du Devoir headquarters in Paris, France, April 24, 2019. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier A cameraman films a model of the spire of Notre-Dame cathedral at the Les Compagnons du Devoir headquarters in Paris, France, April 24, 2019. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier](/forum/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.reuters.com%2Fresources%2Fr%2F%3Fm%3D02%26d%3D20190429%26t%3D2%26i%3D1381849815%26r%3DLYNXNPEF3S0M2%26w%3D640&hash=c5bfbbce85389b43843e0677e23863fa)
France is in a hurry to rebuild world famous Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Romain Legoube, an 18-year-old apprentice carpenter, hopes to be among those chosen for the prestigious task of restoring its centuries-old roof.
Legoube is one of around 10,000 students trained every year by Les Compagnons du Devoir, a guild association created over 70 years ago, with a nod to medieval traditions, to train people in different crafts.