The Grande Dame of Paris: 850 and not a wrinkle in sight!

It has survived the Hundred Years War, the French Revolution and two World Wars - now the planet's most famous cathedral is readying itself for an invasion of camera-wielding birthday visitors. We're celebrating 850 years of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral.

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By Eve JACKSON

Eve Jackson

Presenter

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The Grande Dame of Paris: 850 and not a wrinkle in sight!

It has survived the Hundred Years War, the French Revolution and two World Wars - now the planet's most famous cathedral is readying itself for an invasion of camera-wielding birthday visitors. We're celebrating 850 years of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral.

25 years of London Fashion week

The Naive New Beaters

The Grazia magazine

Urban arts

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