Restoring Notre-Dame de Paris offers an intimate, visually stunning account of the April 2019 fire that devastated one of the world’s most iconic landmarks—and the extraordinary restoration efforts that followed. Magnum photographer Patrick Zachmann, granted rare and privileged access to the cathedral site, captures the drama, resilience, and craftsmanship behind the rebirth of this Gothic masterpiece.

With a foreword by General Jean-Louis Georgelin, head of Notre-Dame’s conservation, this compelling volume combines breathtaking photography with diary entries that chronicle Zachmann’s journey—climbing scaffolding, navigating steep stairs, and documenting artisans at work to restore the cathedral’s splendor. Historian Olivier de Châlus adds rich historical insight, revealing both the mysteries of Notre-Dame’s medieval origins and the challenges of its modern reconstruction.

A moving tribute to cultural heritage, architectural mastery, and human determination, this book is essential for lovers of history, architecture, and documentary photography.