Since the tragic fire of Notre-Dame de Paris, no one talks about anything other than its reconstruction. It is a noble project. It will be a spectacular project. But it is also the sign of great ingenuity, even pretentious naivety. Certainly, we have the necessary materials: the oaks for the framework devastated by the flames, […]
A costume party at the Palace of Versailles allowed 630 guests to realize their 18th century dreams on Monday evening. The annual event attracts fashion and history buffs from around the world. “You really feel like you’re living in the era, in the 18th century, and the people are so beautiful. It’s really great to […]
THE SIGN OF A COLLAPSE OF RELIGION “Notre-Dame is burning and certain statistics come to mind. Like those on the desert that are French vocations, showing that 58 dioceses out of 98 last year did not even have a priestly ordination (and Paris in constant decline compared to previous years). Or like those on the […]
The Archdiocese of Paris is questioning the public authorities about the possibility of celebrating a mass inside Notre-Dame Cathedral, partially devastated by a fire whose origin has not yet been established on April 15, 2019. the duration – indefinite – of the work, Notre-Dame will remain the cathedral of Parisians. It was on the mic […]
He is now under police control, a Paris police spokesperson told CNN. His motivation for climbing the Parisian monument remains unclear. Authorities closed the tower and began evacuating visitors after the man was first spotted. The situation lasted just over seven hours before the mountaineer was captured. Photos and videos of the individual climbing the […]
News reporter and Grant resident Shannon Riley was traveling to Paris the day after the Notre Dame fire. She was visiting her daughter Olivia Genereux, a 2012 Mahtomedi graduate who has been working in the French capital for six months and is celebrating her wedding anniversary with her husband Joe Genereux. It was Riley’s report […]