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 Initial restoration work for the spire project began.
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.
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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