Macron marks 4-year anniversary of Notre-Dame fire with cathedral visit and reconstruction tour.

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Source: FRANCE 24 English
Macron marks 4-year anniversary of Notre-Dame fire with cathedral visit and reconstruction tour.
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French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Notre-Dame Cathedral on the fourth anniversary of the fire that destroyed significant parts of the historic landmark. The cathedral is due to regain its famous spire by the end of the year, and its 80-tonne wooden base is due to be completed on Saturday. The cathedral is set to reopen by the end of 2024, and plans for an internal redesign are due to be approved this summer. A judicial investigation is ongoing to determine the causes of the fire, while a judge is also investigating subsequent lead pollution.

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