His opinion, although advisory, was formally essential to start the restoration work of Notre-Dame-de-Paris.
Unsurprisingly, on March 25, the National Heritage and Architecture Commission (CNPA) voted in favor of a reconstruction of the medieval structure of the cathedral.
The forty or so historians and specialists who make it up had to decide on three choices: a "
reasoned
"
reconstruction
of the thirteenth century framework, a "
systematized
" (semi-industrial) or a "
free interpretation
" (concrete or other material). ).
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Apart from four members who abstained, all opted for the first proposal, which is favored by donors, the government and the cathedral's chief architect.
"The medieval framework is very well documented and it is quite possible to find it as in the past"
explains Senator Alberic de Montgolfier, president of the CNPA.
The latter still admitted that an ax rendering and sawing were impossible, today - especially if we want to reopen the cathedral in 2024. The oaks will therefore be felled and sawed mechanically, with a finishing by hand.
In the forest of Bercé, 30 km from Le Mans, on March 8, 2021. The trunks will dry for 12 to 18 months, before being structured.
STEPHANE MAHE / REUTERS
About 2000 trees are being removed, in order to reconstruct the frame of the spire and the medieval, aptly nicknamed "
the forest
".
Selected by France bois Forêt, they come from all over France.
On Tuesday March 25, the Institut de France announced, for example, that it was donating several oaks from its forest estates, including those of Chantilly and Chaalis.
The trunks will dry for 12 to 18 months, before being structured.
"
The site will be exceptional and will allow the carpentry trades to be highlighted
" adds Alberic de Mongolfier.
