Notre Dame Cathedral reopens, Macron expresses 'gratitude' to those who restored landmark
FirstpostArchbishop of Paris Laurent Ulrich symbolically knocked three times on the cathedral’s doors before stepping inside the 12th-century landmark A new baptistery in Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral ahead of its official reopening, December 7, 2024. Reuters Notre Dame Cathedral reopened its doors Saturday after four years of restoration following a devastating fire in 2019. Archbishop of Paris Laurent Ulrich symbolically knocked three times on the cathedral’s doors before stepping inside the 12th-century landmark, a moment marking the cathedral’s return to its spiritual and cultural role. Global symbol of resilience The reopening marks a milestone in the extensive restoration efforts undertaken since April 2019, when a massive fire destroyed much of Notre Dame’s roof and iconic spire.