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Notre-Dame de Paris' façade was restored with the help of Prosper Mérimée, a French writer and historian who served as Inspector General of Historic Monuments from 1834 to 1870. Mérimée played a pivotal role in preserving and restoring many historical sites in France, including Notre-Dame Cathedral. His efforts contributed to the preservation of the cathedral's iconic Gothic architecture and its status as a symbol of French cultural heritage.