Notre Dame cathedral cross reinstalled in Paris amid restoration efforts

After a meticulous restoration by Normandy ironworkers following the Notre-Dame de Paris fire in 2019, the 1.5-ton cross has been reinstalled.

Approximately 250 companies and hundreds of craftsmen, architects, and professionals have contributed to the ongoing restoration project, aiming for the cathedral’s reopening on December 8, 2024.

The fire, which occurred on April 15, 2019, caused the collapse of Notre-Dame’s spire and part of its roof. Five years later, the restoration has made significant progress, including the reinstallation of the spire’s lead-covered needle.