The Resurrection of Notre Dame
The treasured Gothic gem in the heart of Paris, which was struck by a devastating fire in 2019, has been a closely guarded secret. Few had seen the meticulous work of architects, artisans, and master craftspeople who have carefully brought the cathedral back to life. Until now.
French President Emmanuel Macron carried out his final site visit on Friday, ahead of the grand reopening on December 7 and 8. Many will remember watching in horror as bright orange flames engulfed the 860-year-old Gothic cathedral, its famed spire toppling from the Paris skyline. At the time, Macron vowed the beloved building would be restored, setting an ambitious deadline of five years.
Fast forward 2,055 days, the seemingly impossible has been achieved, and the €700 million ($737 million) restoration is complete. The world is now getting its first glimpses of the revamped UNESCO World Heritage Site, ahead of its grand reopening.
