France** had previously planned to reopen Notre Dame Cathedral in December 2024, and now it is on the one-year anniversary of the countdown. On the 8th local time, France's **Macron said to ** that Notre Dame Cathedral, which caught fire in 2019, will be opened to the public on December 8 next year as scheduled.
Macron inspected the restoration work that day and used scaffolding to climb to the highest point of the building, the iconic Gothic spire, which was recently re-erected.
According to France**, the reopening does not mean that the restoration work is completed, which is expected to be completed between 2029 and 2030.
Macron also announced on the same day that the six stained glass windows on the south side of the church will be replaced with contemporary creations with 21st century themes, and the works will be open to the public. In addition, a museum will be built near the church to showcase the history of Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Notre-Dame Cathedral was built in the 12th century and is one of the most iconic monuments in France. On April 15, 2019, the roof and spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral were destroyed in a sudden fire, but the main building was preserved. Both houses of the French parliament have passed bills calling for reconstruction efforts to ensure the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral to its original appearance. In 2020, on the first anniversary of the Notre Dame Cathedral fire, Macron promised to complete the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral within five years.
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