NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS
October 12, 1160 Maurice Sally was elected as By 1190, construction of three spans of the nave,
bishop of Paris. In 1163 he laid the first stone of passes and forums was completed. In 1225 on the
Notre Dame in the presence of Pope Alexander III. foundation of the facade on the front were installed
The building is part of the impulse of a new art, statues of kings. In 1250 there were 2 characteristic
which will be called gothic (or art of ogival). The towers, a high gallery, windows were also expanded
cathedral was built in 4 stages: The main hall and and lateral chapels of the naves were enlarged.
altar were illuminated on May 19, 1182, with the
assistance of Bishop Maurice de Sally.