New York Times | A Controversial Restoration That Wipes Away the Past New York Times CHARTRES, France — The pilgrim did not find what he was searching for. As a child, Patrice Bertrand heard his mother recount details of her visit to the shrine of the famous Black Madonna of Chartres Cathedral, 60 miles southwest of Paris. Now Mr ... |
Chartres cleaning dusts off historic preservation issues Charleston Post Courier The black or white Madonna of Chartres cathedral in France — neither or both? Your call. Of this much there should be no doubt: Historical preservation is a cause well worth supporting. But which part of that history is best preserved? Just selected ... |
French Tribune | How to Preserve the Chartres Cathedral? French Tribune Take the Chartres Cathedral. This World Heritage Site is considered one of the most beautiful pieces of art in the beautiful country of France. It has undergone a restoration process since 2009. Now, it is finally completed... and many people think ... |
Controversy in Chartres A restoration wipes away cathedral's grime — and its past WatertownDailyTimes.com The contrast between the restored and untouched sections of Chartres Cathedral in France. The decade-long restoration to clean and maintain the structure has gained controversy, as some say the repainting has erased a cultural memory from a building ... |
Evening News and Tribune | Chartres Street fire still under investigation in New Albany Evening News and Tribune The New Albany Fire Department responded to the scene of a structure fire shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday in the 1600 block of Chartres Street. Firefighters battled a blaze at an apartment/duplex, arriving to heavy fire and smoke. A neighboring auto shop ... |
