Public Outcry Over Macron's Plan to Replace Notre-Dame's Historic Windows

Nearly 130,000 Sign Petition Against Removal of Undamaged Stained Glass in Cathedral's Restoration

French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal to replace undamaged stained glass windows at Notre-Dame cathedral with new designs has sparked outrage, with critics labeling it as 'vandalism'.
The windows, designed by renowned architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc in the mid-19th century, were not damaged in the 2019 fire that ravaged the cathedral.
An online petition against the proposal has garnered nearly 130,000 signatures since Macron announced the plans earlier this month.
Macron suggested that the removed windows could be displayed in the new Musée de l'Œuvre Notre Dame near the cathedral.
The cathedral, which is currently under restoration, is scheduled to reopen on December 8, 2024.