The Sacre-Caur's architect, Paul Abadie, wanted to demolish St-Pierre, but he was overruled, and it was restored as a riposte to the Sacre-Caur. 
Paul Abadie was the leading figure who wanted to save and restore St-Pierre.
mnli hypothesis: Paul Abadie was the leading figure who wanted to save and restore St-Pierre. premise: The Sacre-Caur's architect, Paul Abadie, wanted to demolish St-Pierre, but he was overruled, and it was restored as a riposte to the Sacre-Caur. 