Notre-Dame Cathedral

Every day, over 30,000 visitors flock to the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris to tour the exquisite architecture made even more famous by Victor Hugo’s Hunchback of Notre Dame. With its gothic style and storied past—construction began in 1160!—the Cathedral maintains an air of mystery and awe.

With the release of VR cinematic experience, The Man Behind Notre Dame, TARGO hopes to explore the unique fascination with the revered Cathedral’s history and secrets that has made it a global phenomenon. “In our modern societies, we constantly question our cultural heritage but the Notre Dame Cathedral creates a sort of magnetic consensus, even among nonbelievers. Notre Dame speaks to everyone. It goes way beyond religion, and we wanted to know why,” said director Chloé Rochereuil.

UPDATE [4.15.2019]*: Earlier this morning an apparent electric fire has resulted in permanent damage to large portions of the Notre Dame Cathedral. French authorities have confirmed that the primary bulk Notre-Dame’s structure and two towers have been saved, although lasting damage has been done. One firefighter was reportedly injured during the blaze. 


As millions of dollars roll in to help rebuild the historic Notre Dame Cathedral in France, people have been inspired to donate to rebuild three churches in Louisiana that were intentionally burned down in the last month.

1) Whether its a historic Cathedral or a small local congregation in Louisiana, how is a church more than just a builiding ?

2) What would motivate someone to commit such a heinous crime?

3) Wss this a 'hate' crime in your opinion? Why/not?

4) What should the punishment be?

5) What efforts are being made to rebuild these churches? Will you contribute? Why/ not?

6) What can we do to stop the hate?