Michel Picaud
Michel Picaud is the president of Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris, an organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. He has been a prominent figure in the effort to restore the cathedral following a devastating fire in April 2019, which led to significant damage to the historic structure. Picaud works closely with various stakeholders to ensure that the restoration process honors the cathedral's historical and cultural significance.
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Michel Picaud, president of Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris, shares updates on the restoration of the Notre Dame Cathedral in France five years after a fire shut the site down.
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Michel Picaud, president of Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris, shares updates on the restoration of the Notre Dame Cathedral in France five years after a fire shut the site down.
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Michel Picaud, president of Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris, shares updates on the restoration of the Notre Dame Cathedral in France five years after a fire shut the site down.
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