After being severely damaged by a fire and undergoing a long restoration process, Notre-Dame de Paris in France will reopen to the public on December 8, 2024. This news has attracted global attention

On the evening of April 15, 2019, a major fire broke out at Notre-Dame de Paris. Its spire collapsed and the wooden roof in the middle and rear was completely burned down, but most of the stone vault was preserved. After the fire, French President Macron announced that same night that Notre-Dame de Paris would be rebuilt. Since then, the restoration work has been in full swing.

As of 2024, significant progress has been made in the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris. In January this year, the top frame of the cathedral's choir was fully assembled. In March, the scaffolding of the new spire of the cathedral was completely removed, and Notre-Dame de Paris, which is 96 meters high, once again stands on the skyline of Paris. The French government has spent nearly 700 million euros in total to restore the roof and other parts of Notre-Dame de Paris that were burned down by the fire.

In preparation for the reopening, relevant preparations are also being carried out in an orderly manner. The French public institution "Rebuilding Notre-Dame" will set up a "construction village" in the square in front of the church during the 41st "European Heritage Days" from September 20 to 22. Various craftsmen in the Notre-Dame restoration project will give on-site demonstrations, and the public will also have the opportunity to communicate with them face to face. In addition, the organizers will also hold a "Notre-Dame concert" on the evening of the 20th.

After reopening, the annual number of tourists received by the church is expected to reach 15 million, a significant increase from 10 million before the fire. To deal with the arrival of a large number of tourists, the church management agency is preparing an online reservation system. Tourists can make free reservations before visiting. However, reopening does not mean the completion of the restoration project. Completion is expected between 2029 and 2030. The reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris is not only an important achievement in the protection of French cultural heritage, but will also provide valuable experience for the protection and restoration of world cultural heritage.