merde

the spire has gone but that is not the origiinal, it was rebuilt mid 1800's when major renovation was undertaken to restore the damage done during the french revolution, the previous spire having been taken down anyway because it had become unsafe

the timber roof has gone - but the towers are hopefully ok - much has been saved it seems but the structure will inevitably have been damaged

I am a great believer in 'trigger's broom';
I just hope whoever is in overall charge of the restoration this time round is able to do it sensibly and with sensitivity, as before [je vous regarde, Macron]