Claire Tabouret's contemporary stained glass for Notre-Dame takes shape at Atelier Simon-Marq
The renovation of Notre-Dame de Paris features six modern stained glass windows celebrating Pentecost, crafted by Claire Tabouret and produced by Atelier Simon-Marq, established in Reims in 1640. A team of twelve skilled glassmakers is employing both traditional methods and contemporary techniques to bring Tabouret's designs to life. Monotype maquettes in life size were showcased at the Grand Palais from December to March. The inaugural window, illustrating the descent of the Holy Spirit, was unveiled in April. Completion of the installation is anticipated by the end of 2026, managed by Rebâtir Notre-Dame de Paris, with Sophie Hassenforder leading the project. Tabouret collaborated on the color scheme, while Sabine Brazier of Verrerie de Saint-Just created specific hues.
Key facts
- Six contemporary stained glass windows for Notre-Dame de Paris are being created by Claire Tabouret.
- The windows are being fabricated by Atelier Simon-Marq, founded in Reims in 1640.
- The windows depict the Pentecost theme as requested by Archbishop Laurent Ulrich.
- Tabouret created life-size monotype maquettes, exhibited at the Grand Palais from December to March.
- The first completed window was presented in April 2025 to the artist, project management, and Diocese of Paris.
- Installation of the windows is expected by the end of 2026.
- The project uses plated glass and thermoforming techniques.
- Verrerie de Saint-Just created custom glass colors for the project.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Atelier Simon-Marq
- Rebâtir Notre-Dame de Paris
- Grand Palais
- Diocese of Paris
- Verrerie de Saint-Just
- Connaissance des Arts
- Rebâtir Notre-Dame
- Simon-Marq
- Château de Pierrefonds
- Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Reims
- Marne
- Loire
- Notre-Dame de Paris
- Pierrefonds
- Oise