World 850-year-old Notre Dame survived the French Revolution. Here are 4 other things to know April 15, 2019Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAYComments Off on 850-year-old Notre Dame survived the French Revolution. Here are 4 other things to know Notre Dame cathedral, Paris' famed church, was ablaze on Monday, with its iconic spire tumbling in the flames. Here are 5 facts about the cathedral.