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Notre-Dame’s New Stained Glass Unveiled at Grand Palais as Fabrication Advances

A late‑November court rejection of a legal challenge cleared the way for the state‑commissioned project to proceed after two years of petitions.

Overview

  • Full‑size maquettes of Claire Tabouret’s designs are on public view at the Grand Palais starting December 10 and running through March.
  • The new windows will replace 19th‑century stained glass in six chapels along the cathedral’s south aisle.
  • Production is underway at the Simon‑Marq master‑glazier workshop in Reims, a firm founded in 1640.
  • Installation is scheduled for late 2026 with an estimated budget of €4 million.
  • Tabouret was selected by the Ministry of Culture in December 2024, and the project has faced sustained opposition including a petition with about 300,000 signatures.