The Eternal Notre-Dame | FULL DOCUMENTARY

April 15, 2019, the world holds its breath: Notre-Dame de Paris, France’s leading monument to which 13 million visitors flock each year, is in flames.
The attic, the wooden roof, and the spire by the architect Viollet-Le-Duc are collapsing. But in the midst of this nightmare, a miracle occurs: This masterpiece of Gothic architecture of 5,500m2 finally stands firm.

With the help of unpublished archives, interviews with top experts, reconstructions, and computer-generated images, this film will unlock the secrets of Notre-Dame’s construction, the techniques invented and deployed by its builders, the threats it has faced over nearly nine centuries, and the plans for its future renovation.

Documentary: THE ETERNAL NOTRE-DAME
Directed by: Stanislas Kraland
Production: La Famiglia for RMC Découverte

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[jennthabombdiggity]

I literally cried, as a history buff, watching Notre Dame burn. It was devastating. And knowing how close it came to collapse…all credit to those masons that built that beautiful building and the firefighters that saved it. This was a great documentary. My favorite book, Pillars of the Earth, made me interested in the construction of these magnificent pieces of art. I hope to see it with my own eyes one day. Thank you for posting this.

[jimreilly]

I’m a history nut. I’m also Catholic. As I watched Notre Dame burn, I was in tears. Since then, I’ve watched videos like this and been amazed with the masons of 8 centuries past, who erected such a beautiful and stalwart structure. It’s been fascinating also seeing the “archeology of Notre Dame.
God Bless Notre Dame, Paris, and France. May she stand at least another thousand years. 🇺🇸🇫🇷

[allanolivier]

Absoltely fascinating to watch. I wish I could understand French but your presenatstion held me spellbound. I really admire French architecture. Thanks for showing this.

[Sushi]

Having been blessed to travel the world, of all the amazing places I visited, Paris is the place that changed my life. I have visited many times and fallen in love with so much of France, but Paris vibrates with a special magic that leaves you haunted, and longing to return. Not personally religious, each of my visits requires a visit to Notre Dame, to check on it and say I’m back for more magic and art. To see her burn, I was sure was the death of me. I have not visited since she burned, but will return when she is back to her old self!

[chrispyk]

I walked through Notre Dame in 1982. What a magnificent building. To see it burn broke my heart but to see the reconstruction nearing completion is a remarkable achievement. I was watching a documentary on SBS here in Australia presented by Lucy Worsley and the attention to detail is fantastic.

[MHYT]

Thanks for making this video in English. I've followed the progress since 2019. I'm praying for successful restoration from Arizona.

[navelriver]

A masterpiece of architecture, engineering, and art.

[ericdudley]

A wonderful documentary about an absolutely wonderful, medieval church. Thank you!

[outofoblivionproductions]

It may reinvigorate medieval artistry. Here's hoping.

[c.f.sedgwick]

Thank you so much to the creators of this video.This documentary was truly excellent in all respects.

[albawutz]

Stams are cut and grow again. Wow. Not just building techniques, but also biology.

[SuperMan-xyui]

So many historic structures have burned - Windsor Castle in 1992, Glasgow School of Art in 2018 (following a blaze just 4 year’s before), Notre Dame in 2019…

[moniquearseneault]

Thank you for sharing this documentary.. very well done … 😊

[willaizze]

Nôtre-Dām always be the best Catholic Church in the World ❤

[arthurjarden]

Admire your work Dan. Watching your team rebuilding the Chateau step by step.

[maggieclendenin]

I was fifteen the first time I visited Paris. I'm 57 now when Notre Dame caught fire I was shocked it seemed indestructible alas it is not. The masters needed to repair it are probably difficult to find.

[lauravillanueva]

Bravo for this entire video. Absolutely marvelous attention to detail

[meemo]

The use of the wooden pilings to reinforce the foundation was how Venice was built.

[RLU-wtvi]

Although I do not believe in organized religion, I do have a strong spiritual core. That I believe everything has a beginning and comes from something. The original builders cut down massive oaks, leaving the trunk to grow back. In 50 or 60 years, the tree was ready to be used again. The soul of Notre Dame is restored, when rebuilding the 'forest roof', they return and utilize the trees left by the original generation.

[jampuppy]

It’s a shame that documentaries add dramatic music. So distracting from the narration.