From before sunrise to after sunset, in slippery winters and scorching summers, the roof restorers of Paris toil away, replacing the zinc sheets that help define the city’s famous skyline.

“We were actually among the first private people in Paris to be able to buy roof rights and build our own place. Sébastien is the one who actually did most of the construction with his own hand ...

After 10 years of construction work, including a monumental staircase and consolidation of the entire building, La ...