Rebuilding the Saint-Denis Spire: A Collective Journey Between Technological Innovation and Heritage Enhancement

Workshop presented by Art Graphique & Patrimoine with the association Suivez la flèche More than 170 years after its dismantling, the Saint-Denis spire—home to European Gothic architecture—is finally set to be rebuilt. The project promises to be spectacular! It aims to transform the city into a must-visit tourist destination as part of a broader effort to revitalize the area. This extraordinary, accessible construction site will allow visitors to discover both the building methods of cathedral builders and contemporary restoration practices for historical monuments. The extensive heritage program includes an unprecedented digital tour, where technological innovation will play a key role: engaging local residents, showcasing the site live, allowing visitors to experience traditional crafts, and immersing them in the history of the basilica. Come and explore the ambitious project to reconstruct the Saint-Denis spire! Speakers:

• Florian Moreno, R&D Project Manager and Cultural Mediation, Art Graphique & Patrimoine An architect with an HMO background, Florian Moreno specialized in architectural heritage valorization within the Map Gamsau laboratory before joining AGP as Head of R&D, laser scanning, and graphic design. With expertise in BIM modeling and photorealistic 3D restitution of artworks (including major projects such as the digitization of the Victory of Samothrace, the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Louvre Lens collections, and the Musée Lorrain in Nancy), he is now the director of AGP's 3D and cultural mediation department as well as the Grand Sud agency in Avignon. He leads the digital project to valorize the Saint-Denis spire reconstruction site and manages the partnership group and the five project missions. Credits: © Olivier Rimbon Foeller – AGP
• Julien de Saint Jores, Director of the association Suivez la flèche A passionate expert in art history and architecture, Julien de Saint Jores has been dedicated to promoting culture and heritage in Seine-Saint-Denis for over 15 years. Since 2016, he served as Deputy Director for Culture, Cultural Heritage, Sports, and Leisure in the Seine-Saint-Denis Department, where he championed an inclusive and participatory approach to cultural action and heritage valorization. He was also Chief of Staff for the President of Paris 8 University from 2007 to 2012. A resident of Saint-Denis, he currently leads the association Suivez la flèche, responsible for the reassembly of the Saint-Denis basilica spire and the entire heritage enhancement project. Credits: © Simon Lambert