"Le temps des cathédrales" is the opening number of the 1998 musical Notre Dame de Paris, a modern adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel. It became a cultural phenomenon, blending pop-rock with theatrical grandeur.
"Le temps des cathédrales" is the dramatic opening number from the 1998 musical Notre-Dame de Paris, composed by Riccardo Cocciante with lyrics by Luc Plamondon. It introduces the character of the poet Gringoire and sets the medieval atmosphere of Victor Hugo's novel.