Notre Dame Cathedral to reopen in Paris after five-year restoration with notable guests
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will officially reopen on December 7, 2024, after more than five years of restoration following a fire in April 2019. The reopening ceremony will take place indoors due to bad weather. Prince William and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump are among the notable guests invited by French President Emmanuel Macron. The event will feature a ceremonial service led by Archbishop Laurent Ulrich for over 1,500 attendees. The reopening includes a weekend of celebrations to mark the cathedral's return. A light show rehearsal was held on the eve of the event, highlighting the restoration efforts.