The Cité de l’architecture & du patrimoine devotes a retrospective exhibition to the life and work of Viollet-le-Duc (1814-1879), who can be seen as either the great saviour of France’s most important built heritage or, conversely, as the demolisher of its medieval patrimony.
Maquette de nd de paris avant les travux de viollt-le-duc. Louis-télesphore galouzeau de villepin; 1843 – échelle 1cm/m ©capa/mmf/ david bordes photographe.
Until March 9, Paris.
Read the full article in French here.
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