Since Notre-Dame Cathedral was devastated by fire last month, design proposals for rebuilding the roof and spire have got more and more ridiculous. Here are seven of the most farfetched, including a car park, a swimming pool and a McDonald's. More about Seven of the most outrageous proposals for Notre-Dame
Paris-based architect Vincent Callebaut wants to give Notre-Dame Cathedral a new roof that generates energy and contains an aquaponic farm. More about Vincent Callebaut proposes a roof that generates energy and food for Notre-Dame Cathedral
Miysis Studio has proposed combining a reconstruction of Notre-Dame's spire with a modern glazed roof to "find the right balance between history and future" for the cathedral. More about Miysis Studio envisions Notre-Dame with a reconstructed spire and glass roof
Over 1,000 architecture and heritage experts have called on France's president to reconsider plans to rebuild Notre-Dame before the Olympic Games in 2024, saying the reconstruction should be carried out "without haste". More about Experts urge Macron to abandon five-year deadline for Notre-Dame rebuild
Paris-based Studio NAB thinks a giant greenhouse could be built on top of Notre-Dame Cathedral to replace the roof lost in last month's devastating fire. More about Studio NAB proposes turning Notre-Dame's roof into public greenhouse
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc's Notre-Dame spire was much loved, but it was a fake. A modern replacement could become just as revered, says Tom Ravenscroft. More about "Viollet-le-Duc would not hesitate to build a new roof and spire"
Since the fire devastated Notre-Dame Cathedral and the French prime minister announced a competition to replace its spire, a flurry of designers have offered alternative proposals. Here are seven of the most interesting. More about Seven alternative spires for Notre-Dame Cathedral
Dutch company Concr3de has proposed rebuilding parts of Notre-Dame Cathedral from the ashes of the fire using 3D printing, and has already printed a replacement gargoyle. More about Concr3de proposes using 3D printing to rebuild Notre-Dame
France is planning an architectural competition to design a replacement spire for Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, after the old one collapsed during the fire. More about France to launch competition to design a new spire for Notre-Dame
French president Emmanuel Macron has promised to rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral in time for the Paris 2024 Olympics, but experts warn it is likely to take at least 10 years. More about Notre Dame "may take a decade or two" to repair say experts
Apple has joined the list of donors who have pledged to support restoration of the fire-damaged Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, with total donations now exceeding €600 million. More about Apple pledges support to Notre-Dame as funds pass €600 million mark
French president Emmanuel Macron has promised to rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral after the fire, and millions of euros have already been pledged in support. More about Notre-Dame Cathedral will be rebuilt says Emmanuel Macron as millions are pledged
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has caught fire, with flames visible from the roof and firefighters attending the scene. More about Huge fire breaks out at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
Artist Christo will finally realise plans to envelop Paris' Arc de Triomphe in 25,000 square metres of silvery recyclable fabric and 7,000 metres of red rope. More about Christo to wrap silver fabric around the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
This time-lapse movie shows the installation of street artist JR's paper trompe l'oeil at the Louvre Pyramid in Paris, France. More about Watch JR construct a giant optical illusion around IM Pei's Louvre Pyramid
Artist JR has created a giant 3D optical illusion from paper that imagines the iconic pyramid at the Musée du Louvre in Paris continuing underground, but it has already been destroyed. More about Optical illusion added to IM Pei's Louvre pyramid then immediately destroyed
French designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have collaborated with Swarovski to design six bronze fountains embellished with over 3,000 crystals on the Avenue de Champs-Elysées in Paris. More about Bouroullec brothers design Paris fountains with 3,060 Swarovski crystals
The ornate wall panels of a previously hidden 19th-century atrium informed the transformation of this steak restaurant by design duo Humbert & Poyet. More about Beefbar steakhouse in Paris occupies an art-nouveau atrium
Curving brass partitions and vaulted stone ceilings both feature inside this Japanese beauty store in Paris, designed by local architecture firm Archiee. More about Old stone contrasts with polished brass inside En skincare store in Paris by Archiee
French designer Olivier Vadrot has created an open-air playground made of geometric structures that encourage children to socialise, in the northeastern suburbs of Paris. More about Olivier Vadrot designs sculptural outdoor playground for children