Notre-Dame Reveals Revamped Interior as Part of $582M Restoration

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Notre-Dame Reveals Revamped Interior as Part of $582M Restoration
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  • Notre-Dame reopens December 7, 2024, after the 2019 fire, symbolizing hope and restoration.
  • Macron calls the €700M restoration a 'national achievement' celebrating unity and progress.
    • 1,300 craftsmen used traditional methods to restore the Gothic spire with over 1,200 oaks.
    • Discreet sprinklers enhance safety without harming historic integrity after fire concerns.
    • Notre-Dame's new altar blends tradition and innovation, designed by Guillaume Bardet.
    • Donations from 150 countries, including French billionaires, were crucial to the effort.
    • The cathedral expects 15 million visitors in 2025, reviving Paris's cultural heritage.
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