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First Look: Notre Dame Restored Five Years After Devastating Fire

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Staff Editor Published November 29, 2024
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First look at Notre Dame’s breathtaking restoration five years after fire
The nave of Notre Dame cathedral. Some 250 companies and hundreds of experts were mobilized for the five-year restoration costing hundreds of millions of euros. Stephane de Sakutin/AFP/Getty Images
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The world has been offered its first glimpse of Notre Dame Cathedral’s remarkable restoration, five years after the fire that shocked Paris and beyond. The unveiling, ahead of the grand reopening on December 7-8, 2024, reveals the culmination of painstaking efforts by architects, artisans, and craftspeople to restore the 860-year-old Gothic landmark to its former glory.

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A Monument RevivedKey Highlights of the RestorationA Symbol of Resilience– Notre Dame

A Monument Revived

In 2019, flames engulfed the cathedral, destroying its iconic spire and much of its roof. French President Emmanuel Macron, who pledged to restore Notre Dame within five years, visited the site on Friday, praising the completed €700 million ($737 million) project. The restoration has not only revived the cathedral’s physical grandeur but also its spiritual and cultural significance.

Key Highlights of the Restoration

  • Architectural Marvel: Viollet-le-Duc’s bronze tabernacle and statues of the Vow of Louis XIII have been painstakingly restored, showcasing the artisans’ extraordinary attention to detail.
  • Chapel Renovations: The Saint Marcel’s Chapel, one of the 29 chapels surrounding the cathedral’s interior, has been brought back to life with restored murals by artist Marie Parant.
  • Modern Liturgical Additions: Renowned French designer Guillaume Bardet was commissioned to create contemporary liturgical furnishings, including a new high altar, ambo, cathedra, tabernacle, and baptistry.

A Symbol of Resilience– Notre Dame

The reopening marks a triumphant return for Notre Dame as a center of worship and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The meticulous restoration honors the cathedral’s storied history while embracing modern design elements to ensure its continued relevance.

The December reopening ceremonies will offer the public a chance to experience this breathtaking resurrection firsthand, a testament to the dedication and artistry that have gone into restoring one of the world’s most treasured landmarks.



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