Merovingian dynasty
Frankish aristocratic family that ruled from around the middle of the 5th century to 751
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| 2025 | Commencement of the main building project to rebuild the cathedral's spire, with visitors able to observe the works during tours. |
| 2023 | Hundreds of anonymous graves dating from the 5th to the 14th century were discovered in the Basilica. |
| 2023 | The Basilica's stained glass windows restoration project, spanning 25 years, entered its final stage with a total cost exceeding 2 million euros. |
| 2022 | The restoration of the nave murals was largely completed, with plans to subsequently renovate the murals in the choir. |
| 2022 | Renovation of the colorful murals in the choir was scheduled to begin. |
| 2022 | Continuation of the second restoration phase, focusing on the disambulatory and chapel paintings. |
| 2022 | Initial restoration work for the spire project began. |
| 2021 | Second phase of restoration begins, targeting paintings in the disambulatory and chapels at the east end of the church. |
| 2020 | First phase of interior restoration completed, funded jointly by the French state and parish donors. |
| 2020 | A major restoration and renovation of the murals in the nave of Saint-Germain-des-Prés abbey began, focusing on preserving and revitalizing the historic artwork. |
| 2018 | Pierre Pincemaille ended his 30-year tenure as sole titular organist. |
| March 2018 | The culture ministry signed an accord with the 'Suivez la flèche' association, officially launching the tower reconstruction project, with works expected to commence in May 2020. |
| 2017 | City of Paris and the church begin a major restoration of the interior, focusing on restoring the 19th-century murals in the nave that had faded. |
| December 2016 | The Ministry of Culture proposed reconstructing the north tower 170 years after its dismantlement, concluding the project was technically feasible without public funding. |
| 2014 | Pierre Pincemaille resumed holding recitals on the organ. |
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