Notre-Dame Reopens After Five Years

Notre-Dame Restored The iconic cathedral reopens after five years of meticulous restoration following the devastating 2019 fire.

World Leaders Gather French President Macron welcomed dignitaries, including Donald Trump and Prince William, for the ceremony.

Key Meeting Macron arranged a meeting between Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky before the event.

Renovation Marvel The 860-year-old cathedral was meticulously restored with a new spire and revived decorations.

Public Excitement Locals and tourists alike expressed awe at the cathedral’s restoration and emotional connection to its history.

Restoration Effort Thousands of artisans worked tirelessly, using traditional methods to revive damaged parts.

Victor Hugo's Legacy Notre-Dame remains a global icon, immortalized by Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.

Visitor Access Free tickets for visits opened online but were fully booked immediately; group visits start next year.

A Global Symbol Historian Damien Berne emphasised Notre-Dame as a universal monument representing hope and resilience.

Funds Leftover Over €840 million was raised globally for the restoration, with surplus funds available for future work.