Five years after a catastrophic fire, Paris's beloved cathedral will open to great fanfare. Nat Geo got exclusive access to witness how an army of architects and artisans rebuilt the church back to its sacred splendor.

The Notre Dame cathedral was largely destroyed in a fire in 2019, but it has slowly been restored to its former glory in the five years since.

On December 7, the beloved Gothic cathedral in Paris will reopen after a five-year restoration project. Here's how to plan your visit.

On December 16, ordinary life will return to one of Paris' landmarks, according to the rector of the Parisian temple. Five years after a fire devastated its spire and roof, the Notre Dame Cathedral will officially reopen to the public.

Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris is ready to welcome ‘the whole world’ after five years of work and millions in donations. These are the plans for the grand reopening.

After a fire destroyed much of it in April 2019, the famed cathedral has set its reopening date. Here's how to visit and what you need to know.

The cathedral has been under renovation since 2019, when it was badly damaged in a fire. Crews are testing the bells before the historic structure reopens on December 8

The devastating fire was more than a loss to architecture; it was a cultural tragedy, a reminder of how fragile even the most enduring symbols can be.

Notre Dame of Paris will soon re-open its doors. After being closed since 2019 due to a devastating fire, the landmark will welcome visitors once again on next month, starting Dec. 7. “The cathedral's teams are mobilized to make the ceremonies for the reopening of Notre Dame on Dec.