Notre Dame Cathedral Set to Reopen, Reviving Its Historic Splendor
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Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen five years after a devastating fire, following a €700m renovation. French President Emmanuel Macron will lead a televised tour to showcase the restored Gothic landmark, which now features a brighter and clearer interior. The renovation, involving around 2,000 craftsmen, has been a significant boost for French arts and crafts. Despite initial skepticism, Macron's promise to reopen the cathedral within five years has been fulfilled, with the first Catholic mass scheduled for December 8.
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