On Tuesday March 4, the Fondation du Patrimoine, one of the main contributors to the restoration of Notre-Dame, launched a competition to win stones from the monument! Recovered from the cathedral’s rubble, these stones have been transformed into prizes as part of an original competition for a good cause. Here’s how to take home a piece of the cathedral!
A competition to win Notre-Dame stones
Every day, some 30,000 people flock to the newly renovated cathedral. Notre-Dame ‘s popularity has never been greater, so now’s your chance to treat yourself to a little souvenir! A number of stones from the rubble that could not be reintegrated into the monument have been collected and transformed into collectors’ items. These “exceptional prizes” will be awarded in a draw to be held in April.
The 50 stones, each weighing around 800 grams and measuring 7 centimetres on a side, have been preserved since the fire. Preserved since the fire, they have been covered with a brass plate proving their authenticity. To win one of them, you’ll have to go through a draw. To take part, you’ll need to be over 18 and have made a donation of at least €40 to the national fundraising campaign for religious heritage, as well as having filled in an entry form on the Foundation’s website.
This is a great opportunity to treat yourself to a real piece of heritage, while helping to preserve it. Results will be announced on April 15!