Notre-Dame Cathedral

Notre-Dame Cathedral Holds First Mass After Historic Restoration: A New Chapter for Paris

The mass, attended by a congregation of dignitaries, clergy, and thousands of faithful, celebrated not just the return of this… Read More

3 days ago

Macron Previews Restored Notre-Dame Ahead of Grand Reopening

On Friday, November 29, French President Emmanuel Macron visited the cathedral's construction site for a final inspection, marking a significant… Read More

2 weeks ago

Surplus Funds from Notre Dame Restoration to Secure Future Preservation, As Cathedral Nears Reopening

The surplus funds, amassed from generous contributions by billionaire patrons and countless smaller donors, were initially pledged in the aftermath… Read More

4 weeks ago

Notre-Dame’s Bells Ring Again for the First Time in Five Years

At 10:30 am, the bells rang one by one, culminating in a powerful, unified chime. The moment was described by… Read More

1 month ago

France Proposes Entrance Fee for Notre-Dame to Fund Religious Heritage Restoration

The proposed fee of 5 euros (approximately $4.16) aims to generate significant funds for the preservation of the nation’s religious… Read More

2 months ago

French Renaissance Poet Joachim Du Bellay Identified in Coffin Found at Notre-Dame Cathedral

The French National Institute of Preventive Archaeological Research (Inrap) announced that Du Bellay, who passed away on January 1, 1560,… Read More

3 months ago

Notre-Dame Cathedral’s Iconic Bells Return Ahead of December Reopening

The cathedral, which suffered severe damage in the 2019 fire, is set to reopen on December 7, five years after… Read More

3 months ago