France has exceptional masters of their craft in stonemasonery and wooden structures. They are constantly renovating and repairing classic structures throughout France, often at great expense. Happily they have the people who know how to replicate the job as it was done 800 years ago. Never fear, Notre Dame will be rebuilt. Perhaps the precious relics will be sent back to the Sainte Chapelle where they were before being sent to Notre Dame.
It is a breathtaking experience to stand in the Sainte-Chapelle in the morning when the sunlight streams through the magnificent stained glass windows. Ethereal!
It is a breathtaking experience to stand in the Sainte-Chapelle
Upstairs is one of the most beautiful man made places on earth - it is glorious.
Had a similar experience at Chartres.
The thing I remember about Notre Dame was all the out-of-town priests at these little altars sprinkled EVERYWHERE saying a personal Mass. Really amazing.