Notre-Dame de Paris reopens for worship
The cathedral reopens rather more than five years after the fire, with associated works continuing beyond the reopening. The cleaning that accompanied the repair returned the interior stone to a colour no living person had seen, which is a reminder that a restored medieval building is a decision about which past state to present.
Historical — it happened, and the record is settled.
Subjects
- Notre-Dame de Paris · site · France
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Restoration and reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris
Fire on 15 April 2019 destroyed the 19th-century spire and the medieval roof frame; the roof frame was rebuilt in oak using traditional carpentry, and the cathedral reopened for worship on 8 December 2024 with associated works continuing. V55 verification basis: no French government domain was reachable in this session; dates are stated from established record and the status of works as of August 2026 is NOT established.
Etablissement public Rebatir Notre-Dame de Paris / French Ministry of Culture · fire 15 April 2019; reopening 8 December 2024 · Partly verified
Etablissement public chargé de la conservation et de la restauration de la cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris (Rebatir Notre-Dame de Paris), programme record
Recorded on Notre-Dame de Paris
- Notre-Dame de Paris is begun
- Fire destroys the roof and spire of Notre-Dame de Paris
- Notre-Dame de Paris reopens for worship
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