A general view of the interior of Notre-Dame de Paris on November 29, 2024, as the iconic cathedral prepares to reopen in early December. The grand reopening will be marked by a weekend of December 7-8 ceremonies, commemorating five years since the devastating 2019 fire that damaged the world heritage landmark and toppled its spire.Image Credit: AFP
Look: First glimpse of post-fire Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris
President Emmanuel Macron visits eight days before the grand reopening of Notre-Dame
The Notre Dame de Paris facade on November 29, 2024, as the cathedral prepares for the French President's visit ahead of its grand reopening.Image Credit: AFP
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, accompanied by Paris' archbishop Laurent Ulrich (3rd-L) and President of the "Rebatir Notre-Dame de Paris" public establishment Philippe Jost (2nd-R), visited Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral in Paris on November 29, 2024.Image Credit: AFP
Macron toured the key areas of the cathedral, including the nave, choir and chapel, and spoke to experts.Image Credit: AFP
The altar of Notre-Dame de Paris, a symbol of faith and resilience, as the cathedral nears its grand reopening in December 2024.Image Credit: AFP
A statue and windows inside Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral in Paris.Image Credit: AFP
French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands after delivering a speech during a visit of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral in Paris, on November 29, 2024.Image Credit: AFP
Attendees, including workers in the reconstruction of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, gathered in the nave of the cathedral following the French president's speech in Paris on November 29, 2024.Image Credit: AFP
The nave, the western Rose window and the organ of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral in Paris, on November 29, 2024.Image Credit: AFP
A part of bas-relief outside of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral in Paris.Image Credit: AFP
The baptistery of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral was designed by French artist and designer Guillaume Bardet in Paris.Image Credit: AFP
Attendees including workers of reconstruction of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral gather during a speech by French President Emmanuel Macron (C) in the nave of the cathedral in Paris.Image Credit: AFP
This photograph shows the Crown of thorns inside the reliquary of the Crown of Thorns designed by French Artist Sylvain Dubuisson during a visit of France's President at Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral in Paris.Image Credit: AFP
This photograph shows the altar designed by French artist and designer Guillaume Bardet in the heart of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral in Paris.Image Credit: AFP