Notre-Dame Cathedral to reopen in Paris five years after fire with help from Canadian blacksmiths

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Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen on Saturday, five years after a devastating fire. The restoration involved contributions from Canadian blacksmiths, including Mathieu Collette, who forged 60 axes for carpenters working on the roof. Collette, who has over 30 years of experience, expressed pride in his role in the project. He and a team of blacksmiths worked to replicate the original tools used in the cathedral's construction. The reopening will feature invite-only ceremonies attended by world leaders. Security will be tight, with the cathedral's location closed to tourists during the events.


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