Philippe Villeneuve is a French architect renowned for his work in historic preservation and restoration, particularly as the chief architect responsible for Notre-Dame de Paris. Appointed as Architecte en chef des Monuments historiques in 2000, he has overseen the restoration of numerous significant French landmarks. Villeneuve gained international prominence following the 2019 fire at Notre-Dame, leading the cathedral’s reconstruction efforts with a commitment to preserving its original Gothic design. Educated at the École de Chaillot and the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts, he is recognized for his deep expertise in heritage architecture and his leadership in one of France’s most important restoration projects.