By Adam Woodward •
Published: 30 Nov 2024 • 9:12
• 1 minute read
Reconstruction efforts by workmen who have accomplished ‘the impossible task’ of reviving Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris were praised by French President Emmanuel Macron.
In 2019, the beloved landmark a symbol of Parisian identity for the skyline as much as for the people was largely gutted by fire.
The French president was present for the reopening of the freshly renovated Gothic cathedral on Friday, November 29, when TV cameras were granted access to offer the world a look inside. Macron told everyone involved in the restoration that ‘the Notre Dame fire was a national tragedy, and you have been its remedy through will, through work, through commitment.’ During his speech, the president stated, ‘You have brought Notre-Dame back, and for that, France is so deeply grateful.’
Macron describes results of Notre-Dame repairs as sublime
Macron declared the cathedral was now ‘repaired, reinvented, and rebuilt’ as he entered the renovated structure. He commented, ‘It is sublime,’ as he was given a 4-hour tour of the repairs, including the enormous roof timbers that were used in lieu of the mediaeval frame that was destroyed in the fire.
At the time of the original inquiry, Remy Heitz, the head prosecutor for Paris, stated that he believed there had been an unintentional cause, such as an electrical malfunction or a smouldering cigarette butt, being most plausible. Since then, no fresh evidence of intentional arson has emerged.
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