Most people did see the terrible fire that raged here on April 15, 2019. Fortunately, the 850-year-old cathedral – the foundation stone was laid in 1163 – was largely spared and only the roof and the spire went up in flames. Napoleon was crowned emperor here, Quasimodo rang the bells. For the time being, the interior is unfortunately inaccessible, but a visit to the outside remains worthwhile thanks to the proliferation of statues of angels, saints and monsters …
