Most of the works of art in security

The largest part of the art treasures in the Paris Cathedral was unscathed and saved. This is due to the fact that the evacuation plan is meticulously followed. The Director of Notre Dame would like to establish for the time of the closure of a wooden Church on the forecourt of the Cathedral. the

About 90 percent of the works of art were rescued during the fire of the Paris Cathedral of Notre-Dame last Monday. Of these, Michel Honore, inspected the Cathedral on behalf of an insurer. That so many art objects were preserved from the flames, is due to the fact that the evacuation plan is meticulously followed. "The Plan itself worked perfectly, and, therefore, the losses are not so great as might have been feared," said Honore news Agency Reuters. Auxiliary forces, had the art treasures associated with human chain in security.

The art treasure of Notre-Dame is from 1000 to 1200 items. Including valuable chalices, historical Church vestments and large-scale paintings. "Among the first pieces that were saved, the crown of thorns and a nail from the cross," said Honore. "You were at the top of the list and instructions were in accordance with the provisions." Most of the paintings look at first glance, unharmed, and a final judgment about their condition but cases restorers. Honore expressed confidence that the organ had survived the fire without major damage. The rescued works of art presently located in the Paris city hall, but should be in the Louvre. There they can be kept in a safe place.

Director wants a temporary wooden Church building

meanwhile, the Director of Notre Dame proposed to erect a temporary wooden Church on the forecourt of the Cathedral. "We must not say that the Cathedral is closed for five years, and that was it," said Patrick Chauvet the transmitter CNews. The wooden Church is meant to welcome tourists, which is actually Notre Dame would want to visit. Yet it is unclear how long the Cathedral will be closed. The security of the building should be ensured, a speedy re-opening possible, said a spokeswoman for the Paris diocese.

In the Paris Cathedral of Notre-Dame was on Monday in the case of renovation, a great fire works erupted. A reason for the fire is not yet known, the public Prosecutor's office, however, is arson. While the fire has mostly destroyed the roof of the Cathedral, the Interior largely intact. The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, had the prospect to Notre Dame within five years of the rebuild. Notre-Dame since 1905 the French state.