Notre Dame restoration completes ahead of reopening in December 2024
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Philippe Villeneuve, the chief architect of Notre Dame, has led the ambitious restoration of the cathedral after the devastating fire in April 2019. The project, initially set to take five years, faced numerous challenges, including lead contamination and the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these obstacles, the restoration is now complete, with the cathedral set to reopen on December 8, 2024. Villeneuve noted that the fire revealed hidden beauty in the structure, making it more majestic than before. The restoration has also included advanced fire safety systems to prevent future disasters. Villeneuve expressed a personal connection to the project, stating that both he and the cathedral have healed together through this journey.