Notre-Dame Cathedral to reopen on December 8 after five-year restoration

PARIS: Notre-Dame Cathedral will reopen on December 8, 2024, five years after a devastating fire. The restoration, costing around €700 million, was completed much faster than expected, with world leaders, including US president-elect Donald Trump, attending the ceremony. Construction of Notre-Dame began in 1160 and took nearly a century to complete. The cathedral has a rich history, including its association with Joan of Arc and its plundering during the French Revolution. The fire on April 15, 2019, destroyed the spire and central frame but spared many artworks. The reopening marks a significant milestone in the cathedral's recovery and preservation.