View the 2025 Paul Mellon Lecture, Behind Notre-Dame’s Monumental Restoration, co-presented by the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and Columbia University Maison Française.
This insightful discussion featured key experts behind the project, including chief architect of Notre-Dame Philippe Villeneuve, Columbia University art historian Barry Bergdoll, landscape architect Bas Smets, and Patrick Malloy, Dean at the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine. The event examined the lessons learned from Notre-Dame’s reconstruction and how historic sites worldwide can better protect themselves against disaster.
We invite you to watch our full event video below:
