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Notre Dame reveals new spire and golden rooster as scaffolding removed

The remaining process of removing all of the scaffolding could take weeks if not months.

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Macron-backed Notre-Dame revamp plans spark fierce online backlash

A petition, which has garnered thousands of signatures, challenges a restoration supported by Macron, which proposes incorporating contemporary design into the historic Notre-Dame cathedral.

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Macron invites Pope Francis to grand reopening of Notre Dame in 2024

During his visit, Macron revealed plans for a contest inviting artists to design six new stained-glass windows for the cathedral and also paid homage to Gen. Jean-Louis Georgelin, who previously oversaw the reconstruction and died in August.

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Paris: Notre Dame set to reopen one year from today

The Parisian icon is set to reopen five years after the disastrous fire.

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France pays tribute to General in charge of Notre Dame reconstruction

On Friday, at the Invalides in Paris, France bid farewell to General Jean-Louis Georgelin who died last week in a hiking accident at the age of 74. French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the career soldier, who was in charge of supervising the Notre Dame Cathedral reconstruction.

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The gargoyles of the Notre-Dame de Paris are coming back to life

Notre-Dame de Paris reconstructions gradually recover its fantastic creatures.

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Notre Dame restoration work goes on display

French President Emmanuel Macron has set the goal of re-opening Notre Dame in time for the Paris Olympics of 2024.

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UK author Ken Follett donates €148,000 to restore French cathedral

The Welshman originally wanted to donate the funds to rebuild Notre-Dame in Paris, but was persuaded to help restore the Cathedral of St. Samson in Brittany.

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Learning about Notre Dame's fire through augmented reality 3 years on

Histovery are an augmented reality experience company bringing history to life with video game graphic tech to support their educational mission. Notre Dame's colourful history is a terrific case study.

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French oak trees airlifted to rebuild Notre-Dame cathedral

In the Bercé state forest in France's Sarthe region, some hundred-year-old oaks that will be used to rebuild Notre-Dame cathedral are "flying" as part of a test project.

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Paris: Notre-Dame now stable enough for rebuilding

France's Notre Dame Cathedral is finally stable and secure enough for artisans to start rebuilding it, more than two years after the shocking fire that tore through its roof, knocked down its spire and threatened to bring the rest of the medieval monument down, too

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Health danger from Notre-Dame fire kept from public, lawsuit claims

Parisian authorities are facing legal action over the fire at Notre-Dame cathedral, due to the release of harmful fumes from lead destroyed in the fire.

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Watch: Macron visits Notre-Dame Cathedral two years after fire

Millions across France and around the world watched live as flames engulfed the beloved 850-year-old Cathedral on April 15, 2019.

Culture Series

Two years of work to restore Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral | In pictures

Two years on from a devastating blaze, much work has been done to restore Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris to its former glory. But much more is still needed.

My Europe Series

Two years on, how is restoration of Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral going?

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.

Culture Series

Catch the spring vibe with these vintage pictures of Parisians

This selection of photographs shows Parisians enjoying the first warm days of spring between 1945 and 1950.

France

Christmas Eve concert held in Paris' fire-wrecked Notre Dame

It was the first event of this kind since the Paris landmark was devastated by fire in April 2019.

France

Notre Dame cathedral: Spire to be rebuilt exactly as it was

The French President had initially suggested a modern architectural touch could be added to the edifice but ruled that the spire's reconstruction should be faithful to the 19th century design.

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Work begins to dismantle Notre Dame's charred scaffolding

Two teams of five workers each will take turns descending on ropes into the heat-warped web of scaffolding.

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In pictures: The restoration project bringing Notre-Dame back to life

Euronews takes a virtual tour of the monument, looking at the restoration work that was being conducted prior to the lockdown.