French President Emmanuel Macron announced during a state visit to Germany that the Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral will reopen its doors on December 8 as planned, following the reconstruction efforts after the devastating fire in 2019. This was confirmed during a discussion with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin, where they were commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Basic Law of Germany and the 35th anniversary of the peaceful revolution that led to the fall of the German Democratic Republic (DDR).
Macron assured that France has other important events to focus on, such as the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris starting on July 26 and the Paralympic Games beginning on August 28. However, he emphasized that this reopening date is crucial for many people who have been eagerly awaiting access to this iconic landmark once again. The cathedral holds significant cultural and historical importance and its restoration will be celebrated by millions around the world.
The announcement comes as a relief to many who have been closely watching progress on this major project. The reconstruction work has been ongoing since soon after