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Added on the 15/04/2022 10:04:00 - Copyright : France 24 EN
For the past four years, FRANCE 24 has been closely following the reconstruction of Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral following the devastating 2019 fire there. The year 2023 is a crucial phase for the rebuilding, as the cathedral's spire, which collapsed in the blaze, is slated to rise over the Paris skyline once again by the end of December. Our reporter Julien Sauvaget met the craftspeople who are rebuilding the spire in its original form. The restoration work has also allowed experts to carry out archaeological digs below the cathedral's floor in search of clues to the history of the well-loved monument – with a few surprises in store.
Images of the exterior of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, some of which is under construction two years to the day after the fire that ravaged the building. French President Emmanuel Macron is due to visit the site later today. IMAGES
The rector of Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral told Euronews that he felt "hopeful" that the reconstruction was still on track despite delays due to COVID and lead contamination.
French President Emmanuel Macron visits the construction site of Notre-Dame Cathedral, on the eve of the fourth anniversary of the fire that destroyed large parts of the historic monument, and greets people working on the site. IMAGES
Notre-Dame de Paris reconstructions gradually recover its fantastic creatures.
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