Paris’s slate-grey zinc rooftops are a key part of the French capital’s visual identity. This sea of grey has long inspired painters and filmmakers; it only exists thanks to the expertise of the roofers who install and maintain the galvanised metal covering many of Paris’s buildings. Their expertise could soon be included in UNESCO’s intangible heritage list, as the profession adapts to the challenges of global warming.
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