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EPISODE · Sep 27, 2025 · 21 MIN

Notre Dame in the 19th Century

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#16.  What was Notre Dame like before Viollet-le-Duc’s 19th Century restoration? Was it worth visiting or just a crumbling ruin to be ignored? And were the guidebooks of the day accurate or even more creative than today’s social media “guides”? Join us as we rejoin David W. Bartlett’s travel adventures in mid-19th Century Paris (and correct some of his “history” along the way)!Speaking of corrections, yes, I did indeed misspeak the name of Bartlett’s book. It is Paris with Pen & Pencil, not pen and paper. PGB: Made by Humans.Want to know more?  Check out the full show notes on the PGB website.Like what you heard and would like to support the podcast further?  Please consider buying me a tea, grabbing a book at the boutique, or explore other ways to support the cause. Thank you so much!À bientôt!Stay In TouchWebsite  |   Newsletter  | Instagram  |  Send Me Note

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#16. What was Notre Dame like before Viollet-le-Duc’s 19th Century restoration? Was it worth visiting or just a crumbling ruin to be ignored? And were the guidebooks of the day accurate or even more creative than today’s social media “guides”? Join us as we rejoin David W. Bartlett’s travel adventures in mid-19th Century Paris (and correct some of his “history” along the way)! Speaking of corrections, yes, I did indeed misspeak the name of Bartlett’s book. It is Paris with Pen & Pen...

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