On March 20, 2025, Loïc, a 36-year-old French base jumper, illegally leaped from the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris to mark his 100th jump. The stunt, captured on video, shows a 90-meter descent lasting 17 seconds before landing safely on the deserted parvis.

Legal Consequences Loïc was arrested the following day at his home and will stand trial in June for "endangering others" and "trespassing on a consecrated historical site". The act exposed security gaps at the recently reopened cathedral, which sees 30,000 daily visitors.

Motivation A seasoned parachutist, Loïc called the jump a lifelong dream, preferring Notre-Dame’s spire over the Eiffel Tower for its prestige. His community of base jumpers typically avoids publicity, but this stunt went viral.

Notre-Dame had just reopened in December 2024 after a five-year restoration following the 2019 fire. Authorities are now scrutinizing security measures at the landmark.

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