Arts Society – Notre Dame de Paris – Its Iconic Status in French History

Do come for a richly illustrated talk on this iconic building

If you are not a member (we are recruiting new members now) do come as a visitor to the hall. Just pay £10 at the door.

Betchworth Village Memorial Hall will open at 1.45 pm when tea and coffee will be served until 2.15 pm. Lectures begin promptly at 2.30pm. Those attending are asked to be seated by 2.25pm.

Monday 18th May 2026 at 2.30pm

In December 2024, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopened after a devastating fire had threatened to destroy it 5 year earlier. There had never been any doubt as to whether to restore or not; such is the power of this building in the psyche of the French people. In this lecture Carole Petipher explores the cultural significance of Notre Dame through the ages and what makes it so special.

Carole Petipher is an experienced guide and lecturer on combined history and art tours in France with 20 years experience. Having lived and worked on a number of bespoke river vessels and converted barges there she has used them as a platform from which to research her lectures. She uses art in all its guises to explore the characters who shaped France and likes to delve behind the scenes to discover hidden truths.

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Location: Betchworth Village Memorial Hall, Station Road, RH3 7DF