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  <title>Viollet-le-Duc: The Self-Taught Architect Who Shaped France's Medieval Landmarks</title>
  <description>        Annie Sargent sits down with licensed tour guide Elyse Rivin to talk about Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc — the self-taught architect who left his mark on Notre-Dame, Carcassonne, and Saint-Sernin in Toulouse, among many others. Listen to this episode ad-free  They dig into how he taught himself everything, refused the Beaux-Arts at 18, and still ended up reshaping France's most iconic medieval landmarks. They talk about what he invented, what got torn down, and what his real legacy turned out to be.  Annie also covers the newly renovated Paris Catacombs in the magazine segment.  This is a fun one. Hit play — you'll never look at a French cathedral the same way again.  Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Table of Contents for this Episode      Today on the podcast  Podcast supporters  Magazine segment  Meet Viollet-le-Duc  Fame and Big Restorations  What Restoration Means  Palace Childhood and Talent  Rejecting Beaux-Arts  Rebel Spirit and Revolution  France Sketching Tour  Gothic Theory and Nature  Mérimée Patron and Teaching  Early Travels and Appointments  First Major Restorations  Restoration as Reinvention  Reinventing Restoration  Gothic Forms New Materials  Notre Dame Afterlife  Invented Icons Explained  Chimera And Critiques  Saint Sernin Controversy  Carcassonne Mega Project  Commune Exile Switzerland  Legacy Quote and Influence  Final Thoughts Farewell  Thank you Patrons  Travel Help And Tours  Catacombs Reopen And Renovation  New Features And Visiting Tips  Nearby Sights In Montparnasse  Seizing The Day In Spain  Upcoming Trips Newsletter Credits  Next week on the podcast  Copyright  More episodes about French history            &amp;amp;nbsp;  &amp;amp;nbsp;     &amp;amp;nbsp;    &amp;amp;nbsp;     &amp;amp;nbsp;         &amp;amp;nbsp; </description>
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