Reconstruction continues at the Cathedral of Notre Dame 4 years after fire | 60 Minutes
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- Опубліковано 9 кві 2023
- Four years after a fire tore through Paris’ Cathedral of Notre Dame, reopening by the end of 2024 seems within reach. Bill Whitaker joined the construction team to see how far it’s come.
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Although an American, Ive been to the cathedral and was in Awe. I stood on top of the tower, above a gargoyle looking off at the E tower on the horizon as the bells sounded. The cathedral is an International treasure, and I wish the craftsmen all the best in this historic undertaking that will be enjoyed and cherished by generations to come. I'll be clapping for the French people and the international community upon its completion. Much love to the people of Paris, the people of France and all the craftsmen working on the restoration, from a small town American farm boy.
Merci cette Cathédrale appartient à tous Français ou pas.
Well said.
Where do you live exactly in the US?
We appreciate the support! It means a lot
I'm an American who happened to be walking by the night it happened. Thousands surrounded it all night long, many on their knees praying or locking hands with strangers and many more crying. Many families stayed all night and into the next day. There are 100 cathedrals in France, many more beautiful such as Chartres. But none have the emblematic status of Notre Dame. Victor Hugo's novel Notre Dame de Paris, which introduced the world to Quasimodo and the gypsy Esmeralda was written to support the restoration of the cathedral in the mid 19th century.
I'm all for _not_ burning down historical monuments, don't get me wrong, but crying for that? I mean, really? I get it if your own house goes up in flames, but for a monument, even one as iconic as Notre-Dame... Some people really are weird.
@@frontenac5083 The symbolism is lost on you of this incredible architectural and artistic achievement that represented sanctuary and paradise with sunlight making a prism through its exquisite stained glass windows. It was supposed to make a person feel like this is what paradise would be like. Construction started during the times of the Crusades in the 1100's and the cathedral survived two World Wars. For example: if a symbol like the Statue of Liberty (even only being a little more than 100 years old) was somehow destroyed, I can guarantee you that many Americans (and non-Americans) would cry over it. I think I would. Its symbolism: Liberty Enlightening the World, is very powerful. A gift, BTW, from France to the US.
@@frontenac5083 it's like seing an art museum go into flames. I could see myself crying, knowing about the masterpieces about to burn.
Some people are moved by the perspective of losing a beautiful and unique piece forever, be that a painting or a monument. Maybe you're not, in that case you're the weird one to me.
@@frontenac5083 but it’s not a monument, it’s one of the most famous cathedrals in the entire world. It is one of the key symbols of the entire country of France. Only the Eiffel Tower is probably more readily recognizable as a symbol of France. This would be like if the White House was going up in flames as far as the level of emotional impact to a country.
@@firenze5555 Very true👍
What isn't mentioned here is that the majority of the stained glass windows were saved because the firemen were careful not to spray water onto the hot glass. Had they done so it would've shattered.
Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc, the 19th architect who 'resurrected' the cathedral - it had fallen into serious disrepair after the Revolution - actually had quite a lot of the original medieval stained glass replaced and the giant rose window strengthened. This would also have helped it survive the intense heat generated by the fire.
As someone who lives in France, the spire falling was especially heartbreaking for many reasons. The whole church is culturally and religiously important, but the spire tells you where you are in the city. I navigate where I am in my city based on the spire of the main cathedral and I know where I am and how to get to where I want to go. To lose the spire means to lose your sense of direction in your home. It is comforting, always watching over you and always there. I'm so glad they're restoring it the way it was.
There is a sweet children's book about the copper rooster that survived from the spire, named simply "The Rooster of Notre Dame" by Géraldine Elschner.
Look at the plus side, now the restoration will be even quicker and many new parts are going to add centuries to it;s lifetime
It's simply amazing how ingenious, skillful and resourceful the French can be. Believe me, no one but the French could restore the cathedral to its medieval splendor.
We in the United States, had a similar experience when we lost the twin towers in Manhattan New York City on 9/11. The feeling of disorientation in your ability to navigate the city, especially amongst all the skyscrapers! Our hearts go out to the people of France and we look forward to the resurrection of Notre Dame in the 2024 Olympics. 🇫🇷❤🇺🇸
I was devastated with sadness when Notre Dame's fire was reported to the world, and I think this was a worldwide sentiment. I am so grateful that 60 Minutes is following up with this segment. I know that cathedral intimately from student days and it really does have a mystical energy and a presence that is very powerful. As to how the French feel, I think they do feel it is part of the very Soul of France. I am so happy to see the wonderful team restoring her and the care being taken.
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@@jamesvanlandingham9296 At the end of the day, it was a roof collapsing in on a building. Get a grip, “end of the world”. Christ.
I only visited Notre Dame once in 2001 and was overcome with awe. My heart ached when i saw the fire four years ago. The restoration progress is impressive.
I am astounded by the cleaning and restoration efforts bringing back such incredible beauty and history. Yet, for me, it is the spire I yearn to see again.
are'nt they amazing? I'm so proud.
It was close that the spire would be replaced, but thankfully they decided to make a new.
God bless France and all her people 🙏🏻❤️
💋💋
Merci... Nous en avons besoin en ce moment... 🙏
I'm not a religious person however, when you walk through that magnificent cathedral you can't help but be moved deep in your soul. One of my favorite places on earth.
The only reason why you're moved is because it's the house of God
@@cazwalt9013 Lol.
That was a monument built by men, for men.
Grow up.
@@cazwalt9013 🤡
@@cazwalt9013 I'm moved by it's history, it's beauty and grandeur.
Mine as well.
I visited Paris and the Notre Dame Cathedral in the spring of 2010 and it was a life changing experience. I was heartbroken to hear of the fire, but am so happy to hear it will be rebuilt. ❤ from Kansas, USA.
I was in Notre Dame de Paris for Sunday Mass about 10 years ago; I have a great number of CDs and LPs of the organ which I can play on my sound system, built up from the bottom with two subwoofers, but when that organ sang on that Sunday it blew me away. I could feel the pressure of the sound waves on my chest. I am glad that part of the restoration includes that monumental instrument with the cathedral which is also part of the instrument [like the soundbox of a guitar to its strings]. I hope to go back to hear and see the restoration when it is finished. I cringed when I watched the flames tear through the Cathedral and I pray that, not only will the Cathedral be restored but the Faith of the people will be restored. The Cathedral is the sign of the builders' Faith; now we need the people's Faith rebuilt. Amen, Alleluia.
I travelled throughout France and every Sunday I would find a cathedral and go to mass. And I can't tell you how welcomed I felt and the sense of awe I had. There must be a deep faith or respect for these awesome spaces. There are many angels in plain sight if you are in need of solidarity or just gentle reassurance.
How small are the dioceses over there that you can just find a cathedral?
@@Dachshund-br8pj There is one in most cities, Paris has many more over ten.
The new mass is fake
@@notnek202 Regardless, Notre Dame and any Church prior to 1962 would have celebrated the Old Mass.
@@daviddestefanis2989 the old mass is the true mass.
Man, it's been 4 years already?!! Time flies.
I cannot possibly explain what it felt like to see Notre Dame engulfed in flames.
As a student with a minor in Religious Art, I spent many hours in the cathedral studying its stained glass windows, paintings and sculptures and cried at what was being lost to the flames; As a French person, it pierced my hear to see this most iconic building go up in flames; as an atheist, it hurt my soul to see the beautiful architecture being lost forever.
Whenever I visit my hometown, I make sure to stop by ND and sit in the neve for an hour of meditation. I really thought it could not be saved but I am cautiously optimistic. Long live ND!!!
Meh. I’d rather have the biomass of wild flora and fauna back, and see the subvergence of the dominant paradigm of agricultural-urbanism, and these types of cathedrals and such.
Atheists have no right to touch religious history. Heretics.
@@Karlach_ 🤡
@@Leo23XR 🤡🤡🤡
Real vegan energy here. Strangely self-centred.
Great storytelling and reporting job, bravo 60 Minutes! Many thanks to all of the people who participate in this monumental task of restoring Notre Dame de Paris.
Jesus Christ here. I and My Extra Terrestrial Military Allegiances 👽🛸 who serve God did destroy Notre Dame as a punishment for denying Me and defying the Government of the Local Galactic Star Systems.
State affiliated government news = fake news
@My Cancer Journey SCAMMER 🚨
Praised be to God who still protects the great cathedral
Yes for the glory of God and France. God loves France
It's a shame and sad this happened, but the labor being put into its restoration I think would be beyond gratifying for those involved. All the best of luck and success to everyone involved.
I was thinking about that. Imagine having a CV with "Participating in the restoration of Notre Dame", ROFL
What amazing efforts they are doing, I remember sitting in my class in 7th grade hearing about how it was on fire. Crazy how quickly they are progressing on this
This was so in depth and engaging. This showed the what the cathedral means to France and it’s people. Hard and delicate work done with great respect, expert craftsmanship and love. I appreciate the this was the only thing focused on. Not a mention of a tourist attraction or how tourist felt. I will cherish being able to see Notre Dame in all its original glory, 4 years after the fire and again a few months after it is scheduled to be completed.
I'm happy to see the restoration work on this amazing piece of history and architecture, no matter how long it takes. I enjoy learning about how it all works!
Maybe the restored version will look better?
Why? Why does this relic of history matter to you?
What does it do?
It is a 900 year old symbol, other French nation. Many French people visiting the USA really cannot understand why battlefields from the Civil War preserved or white cities like Williamsburg. Are maintained Well, we have 200 years of history. The country of France has buildings that are 900 years old.
@@marymoriarity2555 there's a building in africa at estimated to be at least 8k years
Thank you for giving us an update on Notre Dame. Having visited the cathedral, this American was deeply saddened by its destruction.
I'm so looking forward to visiting Paris and Notre Dame in a few short years to see it again. Bravo, France!
On Easter, my Uncle Norb saw this on TV and asked me how long it was since the fire. He was surprised that it's been 4 years already. So happy to see the progress that has happened since that tragic fire. Notre Dame is both a symbol of the Christian faith and THE icon of Medieval Gothic architecture. Plus, who doesn't think about her whenever they read the book or watch movies of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame"? She's that iconic, and I pray to God that she shines as brightly like the crown jewel she is to the city of Paris.
I remember the horrifying day of the fire. We visited the Cathedral many years ago. It was just heartbreaking. I am so very grateful to all involved in this magnificent restoration undertaken by the dedicated workers in this video and beyond. God Bless Paris and Nortre Dame. ❤
Jesus Christ here. I destroyed Notre Dame. I intend to replace certain areas with large holographic displays for hologram displays of Notre Dame's history for 700+ years of history.
Horror??🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I am so freaking proud of my people and these architects and workers. You have no idea. NOt only will we save it thanks to their art and craft , but we also saved it from globalized modern architectural madness. I hope we'll always keep that spirit.
Absolutely beautiful and amazing. Such a beautiful historical structure and symbol.
On a side note the stone carver is not only very talented but cute as well.😊
I visited Paris in 1989 and stayed in an apartment two blocks from Notre Dame. A friend and I climbed the stairs to the top to visit the gargouilles. I still have the photos. I await the end of this incredible restoration project to see her better than ever.
I was underway when I heard the news, and literally nobody else on my ship seemed to care besides me. Seeing all the love and care and attention given by people around the world to restoring this historic masterpiece has been such a huge relief.
Great respect to all the people doing this hard restoration work.
The craftsmanship required to recreate Norte Dame will never be superseded by computers , the need for trained craftsmen will never die ..superb work..
So gratifying to see the remarkable stained glass of the Grande Lady being restored. These works of art and those of the nearby Sainte Chapelle are a sight to behold.
La Sainte Chapelle est un joyaux.
I envy Bill Whitaker or anyone that had/has access to the cathedral & its grounds since the fire. My love/admiration for this ancient church originating from the twelfth century began in 1981, when I first stepped into its ornate interiors. I was fortunate to revisit Notre-Dame de Paris in 1998 and again Dec. 2016/Jan. 2017 during the holiday season. 😊 I'm looking forward to the reopening, along with the Français, & others.
“For the glory of God and France…” Great update. Amazing to see the work that has been completed.
To the glory of God ??
Read Acts 7, 17, Hebrews 8 & 9 ( King James Bible ) to see what the word of Almighty God says about temples made with hands.
You need to get saved along with the rest of the graven image worshippers in these comments.
@@colvinator1611 Maybe true, but is Mohammed any better?
@@SurpriseMeJT ? ? ?
@@colvinator1611 turn to Exodus 20:3-6, 25:18-19, Ex 26:1, Num 21:8-9, 1Kings 6:23, 27-29, 1Kgs 7:25 and 7:36 in your queen James bible.
@@nmatthew7469 Revelation 20 : 15 ( KJV )
I remember. It was Vishu (Malayalam New Year) in India. Both my father and myself had returned from a trip to the Marina Beach. Just when I turn on the TV, I saw this incident and felt horrified. I have learned about the cathedral in my French lessons (my 3rd Language). Am glad that its restoration is gaining steam. Hope for a reopen before Next year's Summer Olympics. Love from India
Exterior will be finished before
Olympics but interior may not be totally finished.
I heard they plan a full opening on second semester 2024. They should profide an official opening calendar when they finished rebuilding the spire.
I'm glad they decided to rebuild the spire and everything as it was before. It'll be nice when people from around the world come to Paris for the Olympic Games in 2024 and witness the near completion of Notre Dame -- a restoration of one of the most beautiful places of worship.
Great piece. I attended Easter mass at ND in 1992. A moving experience. An astonishing structure, and so happy to see the effort being made to save it.
Norte Dame is not just a religious symbol, it's a national symbol. Even as an atheist, I admire the architecture and art.
i went there recently and it was still as magnificent as ever, they’re working so hard to reconstruct it
There in December, 2022...indeed, work is progressing and expect to be back to once more walk through this precious and iconic symbol of Christian and French history and life.
I was there a couple days ago and I was lucky to have seen the cathedral before it burned. I will be there again when it gets rebuilt. It is an amazing building.
With such passion and love it will be done! ❤
Notre Dame will not be destroyed because it has become the part of many French people as well as people around the world. Appreciate the commitment of the main architect and workers. God bless you all.
Viva la France 🇫🇷 I’m so glad to see how far along the restoration work is. I’ll never forget watching it burn on the television screen. I’m pulling for them to restore her for France and the world. I hope and pray that the head architect is able to forgive himself and rebuild himself in the process. This tragedy wasn’t his fault.
*Vive (not viva)
Wow. MAJOR sigh of relief. I am hopeful now, that this beautiful Cathedral shall be given a just reconstruction.
I have to agree that the rebuilding could have been aesthetically accurate but also given a touch of what this generation can offer.
Take the spire. It was not a particularly old (200 years) restoration after a different fire. Why are we so dead set on recreating it exactly as it was when those who built it hadn’t ?
Put a different way, nearly every important church in Europe over 400 years old has had layers of rebuilding or restoration over the centuries. And we go to them to look at the 17th century “old master “ painting or sculpture in a 14th century rebuilding after fire by a master architect who designed the facade of an 8th century church. As we should. But it is cultural layering which makes the building live.
I am not Christian or Catholic, but Notre Dame is a piece of human history and is worth saving.
The "FRENCH"are such "BEAUTIFUL" and emotional people. ❤
In 2007, I went to Easter Sunday Mass in the Cathedral. It was an amazing experience.
I remember exactly the moment. I had to pull over at the side of the road and I cried. I was so afraid everything would be lost to the flames.
Horrified when I saw this happen. Buildings like these are part of the heritage of humankind, not just France and they should be preserved and maintained. They are doing such a good job.
I;m glad an important piece of world history wasn't lost.
Nice rebuilding work.
I saw Notre Dame when I was 24 years old. I am now 62 going on 63. I want to see Nortre Dame again before I die At the rate they are fixing it I will be able to see it before I die. Viva La 🇫🇷 France!
I remember watching it burn from Virginia. My heart was broken. The world was horrified. I visited in 2005 and loved it so much.
Very inspiring to witness the rebuilding of Notre Dame, VIVA FRANCE
I see what you did there, very clever.
Gosh. I can't believe that this was four years ago. I remember exactly where I was when the news broke about the fire. I was in my freshman English class and my teacher stopped our lesson that day so we could watch the news. Even all the way across the ocean in the U.S., my entire class shared the same gasp of horror when we watched the spire collapse. Such a tragic day.
I enjoyed watching a lot. The part which stuck me most was towards the end "...Magnificent yes. For the glory of God and France"
That gentleman might believe that. Not one in 100 of his compatriots do,
This is not a church, in any real sense, any longer.
I'm blessed to have visited that iconic Cathedral before the fire, and looking forward to visit it again once is completed. 🙏🏽❤💒
I too.
Same here. I doubt I’ll ever get back to Paris but am so thankful I got to see it in its former glory. I’m anxious to see how it will look when it reopens after the restoration is completed.
“What a piece of work is a man, How noble in reason, how infinite in faculty, In form and moving how express and admirable, In action how like an Angel, In apprehension how like a god, The beauty of the world, The paragon of animals”
I’m reminded of this quote from Shakespeare. Vive la France
Watching Notre Dame burn was one of the worst feelings I ever had in the pit of my stomach. I felt physically ill.
So glad to see its reconstruction and restoration well underway,
My wife and I saw and went into Notre Dame in Dec 2016. The 90 minutes we were in there I was in this total reverent awe. And I am a non religious person. I am so glad it is being restored and as close as they can to the way it been built before. But sadly there are somethings that can never be restored that made it so amazing to me. I remember looking up at the ceiling off to the side that I guess was about 10-12m high. I could see it had been blackened by hundreds of years of candles burning and was impressed with that thought. Also just the way it smelled inside. The smell of a 800 year old structure that will never come back in my lifetime.
800 hundred years of history, medieval architecture, the work of so many people throughout the years. No need to be religious, it's about humanity.
@@backintimealwyn5736 actually, it is about humankind profoundly adoring their God. At least according to the hundreds of nameless artisans who poured their life blood into the construction of this monument, a testament of their love for their Creator…
So no need to be religious, in a cathedral? A place of worship? where the seat of the Bishop of Paris rests? Also no need to be sad the walls are being cleaned and repainted so it will be possible to see what the cathedral looked like in the 1300s before all those years of soot from the candles darkened the stone into a drab and dark place.
@@cecik5578 actually I'm a french catholic and everyone is welcome in the cathedral. And to answer Logan, no , no need to be religious to apreciate it.
@@loganleroy8622 no need to be religious to appreciate art
I've traveled much and I've found that I generally don't like the iconic tourist mecas in Europe, such as Venice. You have seen so many images and heard some many stories ahead of time, it's almost a let down when you see the real thing. Notre Dame is the one exception. I can't say how many times I've seen it in books or on TV, but when I walked into it for the first time, it blew me away. You have to walk through it to get a sense of its majesty.
I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Notre Dame twice in the last 3 years. Once in Feb/2020 and again this past Feb/2023. The first time, they had the entire block closed, for obvious reasons. Second time, you were able to get up closer to it, but still not able to go inside yet. I look forward to coming back in the future to finally get to go inside.
Thanks for posting this segment. Very educational, what a challenge these folks have.
amazing to see what humans are capable of,.......a huge undertaking,.a lot of skilled, dedicated craftsmen.
I was devastated when it happened. I thought I’d never have the opportunity to see her again in my lifetime.
I was there a month later with my youngest. We got as close as we could.
I can’t wait to go back with her.
I’m so glad Notre Dame is being restored. I was blessed to visit this glorious house of God in 2018. I will visit again when it’s reopened. Viva la France!
Why, Diane? Why does it matter? And why do you care?
@@crystalbluebutterfly Because she' s intelligent and she values humanity's legacy. She understand that it's architectural , mathematical and artistic genious ont op of being a religious symbol. Because it's beautiful . You are of course free to stay away , and you have no right to destroy it.
@@backintimealwyn5736 Just like humanity has no right to destroy the planet we call our only home!
@@crystalbluebutterfly Why do you pit those two things against each other?
It's going to be so beautiful when they finish.
It is amazing to see the ongoing work for yourself.
That is amazing. I honestly didn't think the cathedral would have been fully restored in my lifetime.
I also had my doubts; I was really excited to see that the architect found the original rooster(talismans like that - like the British Lion or Napoleon's Bumblebee are like magic pieces, and they have real power, though it's only in the viewer's eyes). When I saw that, just 10 minutes ago, I knew that the whole thing will turn out right. I can't wait to go and visit it in a few years, after the excitement dies down.
Oui il faut savoir qu en France nous avons des artisans qui s occupent de notre patrimoine et vont au plus juste de la façon de faire des artisans d avant. Il y a un savoir faire transmis de génération en génération ce sont les compagnons du devoir. Ici la restauration s appuie sur des études faites et archives concervees. Les moyens de levage technique rend plus rapide cette restauration. . La France à cette capacité ce savoir qui entretien un patrimoine énorme. En Italie il en est de même et dans grand nombre de pays en Europe.
I am really sad that I did not see that cathedral before it got burned. I wished I visited France and the rest of Europe as a kid and a teenager. 😢
As An American, I think this symbolizes the beauty and unity of France more than any other. So yea... The donations are coming it.
I was there in March of 2019 for the first time and I remember telling my friend that I didn’t see any sprinklers in the top part which was mostly wood. Shocked when I saw this go up in flames from home.
“For the glory of God and France.” 🇫🇷⚜️
I cried watching Notre Dame burn, I wasn’t alone doing that. I can’t wait to see the completed restoration. ❤️
I remember sadly watching the fire progress through Notre Dame on a TV while at work, knowing that I would be there in 6 months on a trip that had already been planned and paid for....After they put the fire out and it was clear the cathedral would stand, I suddenly felt strangely "lucky" that I was going to be able to see the cathedral in the aftermath of one of its most historical events that'll be remembered forever.
I definitely would've loved to have gone inside Notre Dame--and I definitely wish the fire wouldn't have happened--so I guess that was me just trying to find the silver-lining in the whole situation. But I like saying that I was there shortly after one of her low points, knowing full well that she'll live on for centuries to come.
A very massive and very worthy project. Un projet très massif et très digne.
Was there an investigation into how it started?
We were in England when this happened and we were stunned and saddened to watch this happen.
Although it is tragic, I find it equally tragic when other historical buildings are thrown into the garbage pile and replaced with...things we make today.
Fires occurring during restoration are not uncommon. Congratulations and bon courage to all the people involved in the rebuilding of Notre Dame.
Maybe this tragedy on that day has made it possible to safe Notre Dame for the future and the world in a much better way as without it! Just a thought about it and I will be very happy if this treasure of humankind will be restored and opened to see it again!
I visited Notre Dame before the fire and will be visiting her next month. My heart breaks not being able to go inside. Hope that in the near future I will be able to lay my eyes upon the stunning structure and stained glass.
This was amazing to see. Very proud of the people involved. I wouldn't bet against them.
I was sick to my stomach watching the fire consume the building. Truly horrifying.
It still makes me cry.
That point where they filmed on the Pont de Archeveche is the same point where I and a film student from the college I work at got footage of the cathedral in 2007.
Btw, there’s a great monument to French deportees during the Holocaust at the SE tip of the Ile de la Cite. Don’t miss it if you visit Paris.
Yes most people walk right by that.
And the Shoah memorial on the other side of the Seine.
Hello, Paris. I am from ILOILO CITY in the Philippines. I fully understand the loss that this fire has done to the Parisians (and to all of us Heritage lovers in ILOILO CITY). Why so?;It is because here in ILOILO, we are also devastated by the loss of our OTON CHURCH, which was the Most Beautiful and Magnificent Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines and Asia during its time. OTON CHURCH was a combination of various classic European Church Architecture design never equaled on any church in the Philippines. Today, we in ILOILO CITY are desiring to have the OTON CHURCH Of ILOILO In The PHILIPPINES reconstructed and restored, just like the NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL that is so loved by the people of France, and of the world. Just like the NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL of PARIS, the OTON ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Dedicated To OUR LADY Of The IMMACULATE CONCEPTION is a World Heritage Church that belongs not just to the Philippines but the World. We are spoeslin in ILOILO CITY and the PHILIPPINES to help us fund the restoration of the OTON CHURCH of ILOILO CITY IN THE PHILIPPINES.
As a citizen of the USA I was excited to visit Europe. One of our stops was in Paris France. Naturally we had to visit Notre Dame. This was back in 1976. When I saw the news showing the cathedral burning, I cried. There was such a sence of doom and loss looking at the film of it burning my heart broke for Frances people. It is so good to see how much care and determination there is to restore this wonderful historical landmark that epitomizes the French people and the country. Bravo!
I was horrified to watch the cathedral burn on the news. Such a loss not only to France but to the world. I'm so pleased to see the spirit of the French people working tirelessly to restore this jewel of history.
Man, was it really 4 years ago?
It will be better than before❤
Always my first stop on every one of my trips to Paris.
I’m so glad they’re rebuilding it as it was and didn’t try and do a neo-modern replacement. Some of those artist concepts were horrific.
they were. one looked like erected male genitalia. It was the president's favourite. OUr times are stupid and our societies are in decay, they would have done something horrible.
It makes me cry , all these peoples commited to ND reconstruction. All my thoughts and heart with them.
This still makes me cry.
I was lucky enough to be there 20 years ago i hope it gets back to the way it was
Everyone of those people have to know they’ll never do anything in their professional life more important than restoring Notre Dame.
it's a once in a lifetime thing , incredible. this young girl must be so proud ,she's making history.
If only people had more motivation to create amazing work of arts like this today instead of those glass skyscrapers…..
I was heartbroken to watch this happening on tv. So much respect to the restoration team.
It's an amazing achievement too bring it back so soon.
What a damn tragedy. The place was as much a museum with incredible relics. Happy I got to see it a couple of times before it burned down but it’s a major loss.
I remember that fateful day well with shock and horror when Notre Dame de Paris went up in flames it was a catastrophe, but as the Phoenix rose from the ashes so will Notre Dame as a great symbol of France and the French people, bravo to all the workers and sponsors who are making this happen👏🙏
I'm so glad I got to see Notre Dame before the fire. I went in 2015. So much history. So sad what happened
What a great video. I'm so glad I watched it all the way through. Thank God they're restoring the Cathedral and better than before. Pax. Steven. U.K.
So glad I had the opportunity to be inside, walk up inside the bell tower, and also look up into the spire, all on a day that was virtually empty due to heavy rains that day. We had no idea that normally, the queues were over an hour to get in, and be shuffled through. On this day, it was practically all ours.
5:51 "with a rueful smile" It's plain to anyone that the man has had a stroke.