Built between the 12th and 14th centuries, Notre-Dame de Paris was classified as a historic monument in 1862 along with its sacristy, but not the presbytery. It is now done: the request for classification as historic monuments, initiated by the Minister of Culture, “received a favorable opinion from the National Heritage and Architecture Commission”announced the ministry on December 27.
This neo-Gothic building, located at the foot of the cathedral and traditionally inhabited by the priest, was built in 1866. It was part of a vast renovation program carried out by the architects Jean-Baptiste Lassus (1807-1857) and Eugène Viollet- le-Duc (1814-1879) in the 19th century after the revolution of 1830. During it, the cathedral was damaged and the archbishopric neighbor burned. The sacristy was also built in 1845 during this restoration phase.
As the entire Paris Cathedral, including the presbytery, is now classified, it can now “benefit from consistent conservation”specifies the ministry. The classification allows for enhanced protection. Indeed, the restoration work must be authorized and controlled by the authorities and the State provides financial support. The new listed building status also provides protection against works in the surrounding area which could harm the landscape. This protection is all the more important as the projects to redevelop the surroundings of the cathedral, following its fire in 2019, gave rise to debates.
The presbytery of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral.
