Rebuilding Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral

[@Punisher6791]

we can thank the folks at Ubisoft for their work on helping the restoration of the Cathedral. they took highly detailed scans of the building when making Assassins creed Unity.

[@firefly3196]

Nah. I compared Notre Dame in Unity with a lot of pictures and at least in the Game there are some major differences between the original and the remade one in the game. Maybe they knew better but changed some elements for better playability in the game, but what I noticed is, that Notre Dame in the Game is not as 1:1 as you may think it is. There are laser scans of Notre Dame and I think that they are far more important for the rebuilding.

[@Iamrich00]

@@firefly3196 they didn’t make the game building exactly, but they do have the original copy.

[@Quetzalcoatl_Feathered_Serpent]

@@Iamrich00 Its likely Ubisoft does have highly detailed scans and documentation of the Cathedral. Any differences in the game is more likely for gameplay but its more than likely they do have a model that is 1:1 exact as best as they could to the actual building with any changes only for actual gameplay.

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

It's one of the most documented buildings in the world. There are tons of pictures. That being said, it must be cool to sort of use the game to get a feel for it.

[@dufonrafal]

@@firefly3196 Unity has Notre Dame as it was at the time, some major changes have been made since when it was restored in the late 19th century.

[@Alaska_Gal]

2 years?!! I remember exactly where I was when I heard. I then went to Paris a few months afterwards. Time is flying by.

[@Lauren_210]

I also recall where I was when I heard about it. I was about a month away graduating from college and I was working in the lab as an undergraduate research assistant when the news came out. I even went back to rewatch The Hunchback of Notre Dame that night in my dorm. ❤️

[@user-pn2xq2cm2x]

Same I was sitting in my living room in Belgium only being in Paris 2 weeks before. Me and my family sitting there not talking just watching as it came down.

[@kepckatherinec805]

I visited Paris one week after the fire. Unforgettable experience. The French are dedicated to restoring Notre Dame, and I salute them.

[@jrt2792]

I've been to Paris in September 2019. The world was a lot different then.

[@Alaska_Gal]

@@jrt2792 I was there in November 2019...week of Thanksgiving. We are lucky to have been able to go when we did. 😌

[@happy_userr]

As a French person who lives in Paris... it’s just heartbreaking to see those images again :(

[@CopenhagenDreaming]

As a Danish person who once lived in Paris... It's heartbreaking as well! When I was an au pair I'd take the kid to Notre Dame for an inside-walk when it was raining, just because it was such a wonderful space to walk around in. I look forward to seeing la grande dame restored and reopened at some point in the future. (And thank God or whomever one may wish to thank that the damage was at least limited so it CAN be restored. I remember those hours dreading it might collapse in a more fatal way.)

[@TBJ1118]

Man, how much do I miss living in Paris. Do you know/go to La creperie de Josselin? I still dream of it LOL

[@rickmoore3730]

I saw it in 2015 .As a Canadian , France was a dream country to visit . I loved Paris and cant imagine how YOU feel . I was horrified when I heard Notre Dame was burning .

[@TBJ1118]

@European God as soon as you get less ignorant, racist and stupid. So probably never.

[@James-rc6qq]

As an non-religious englishmen who's been in paris only a few times it was heartbraking. Shocking sight to watch as it happened on my laptop.

[@glossytaco]

That was 2 years ago??? Damn this pandemic made time fly

[@danielwhyatt3278]

IKR. Now when we look back everything feels like such a long time ago.

[@rhettlover1]

Yes. The last report I watched indicated it was still uncertain if Notre Dame could be rebuilt, well over a year ago now.

[@marc44444]

years we will never get back 😢

[@rowenkylee5627]

It's called alcohol. The world would be so boring without it.

[@archerevan823]

Time flies when your having fun

[@Dylan-qy5tc]

I still remember being in class, checking Twitter, and seeing "Notre Dame" trending. My class spent the rest of the hour watching live streams and we all witnessed the spire fall.

[@AD-jq7ow]

You check twitter in class ????

[@Dylan-qy5tc]

@@AD-jq7ow Yea we were on working on assignments so it was cool

[@James-rc6qq]

@@AD-jq7ow I love how youre worried about some random persons education XD

[@SmileyDude909]

I was physically in Paris working as a waiter, and saw a group of people standing on the bridge watching something across the river. I got closer and checked what they were looking at, and then just saw smoke on the horizon, and the spire poking out from above the buildings. The people on the bridge confirmed it was Notre Dame, and maybe 20 minutes later the spire fell down. The thing the news doesn’t say though was the smoke just kept getting bigger and bigger. It started like what you’d expect, but over the next two hours it just transformed into this mountain of smoke which was impossible to miss and seemed to take up half the sky This poor woman was beside herself, so I tried to comfort her, it was pretty crazy all around

[@nicoleknight9412]

This is not a question about religion:. It's HISTORY they're restoring!

[@larrysmith6797]

What? It's all about religion. Why do you think it was built?

[@siphotheguy1870]

@@larrysmith6797 Are you sure you don't want to rethink your comment?

[@Quetzalcoatl_Feathered_Serpent]

@@larrysmith6797 The building is a historical relic as well as a religious one. Even if Religion was ended for centuries the amount of work on the cathedral alone is a testeament to the abilities of humankind not to mention its a symbolic symbol of Paris makes it more than worthy of rebuild. Like the San Gabrial Mission that will likely undergo a similar rebuild.

[@ColtsMan2005]

@Dfw Fqdefqw what do you mean

[@217nomiga]

WHO CARES. Let the history be that it burnt down and we can remember the building. No one NEEDS to see that building

[@timdaugherty5921]

Take your time rebuilding!! It took 800 years to build it!

[@shanhussain6114]

800 years is a bit of a stretch. It took 100 years to build the cathedral and over the years many other architectural pieces were added. I suppose they kinda kept doing that for 800 years, but still

[@alextremo6661]

Yeeeah and it probably took that long because of limitations at the time

[@alistairt7544]

Seriously. I'd rather they take their time so we can take this opportunity to learn more about the the building and that we can rebuild it in the vest way possible and prevent future disasters of this scale.

[@costfuls]

More like 200 years

[@naturalremedy8092]

And that was before permits were invented lol

[@trgoohileshea2820]

My college choir sang there in 1980. I cried on the day that it burned. I have never been in a more spectacular space in my life and I hope to live to see it opened yet again.

[@MsPrincesspaulina]

I hope they install a fire sprinkler system

[@rbsmith3365]

A good idea!

[@Cycluing]

@AAC P&B at least it doesn't burn to the ground

[@greymagic857]

@AAC P&B doesn't matter if the wood rots, long as it doesn't burn to the ground, the rotting wood can very much be replaced.

[@greymagic857]

@Serafino Emmanuel I wouldn't want my house to rot, but note dame is largely stone. It'd survive wood rotting and needing to be replaced, it'd be better than having it burn to the ground.

[@Renville87]

@AAC P&B and the next fire won’t be so merciful lol so sprinklers has my vote

[@SouthwesternEagle]

This will probably take at least 20 years to restore, given all of the research and labor involved.

[@FreeManFreeThought]

And that is perfectly fine, it took decades to construct, and it has been around a lot longer than any of us.

[@phongli7356]

@@FreeManFreeThought it took 2 centuries. 20 years is a small price

[@FreeManFreeThought]

@@phongli7356 Exactly. It was pretty badly damaged during the revolution; if I recall the spire was added in the early 19th century during that rebuild.

[@Quetzalcoatl_Feathered_Serpent]

I say a even ten give or take. We have much better construction equipment and tech around.

[@noelanderson969]

Rome wasn't built in a day!!

[@glencmac]

"How much will it cost?" .... Who cares! It' Notre Dame de Paris!!!

[@alexm566]

I don't care, but I also don't pay taxes in France, so..I don't care

[@glencmac]

@@alexm566 There are treasures that transcend borders and nationalities. There are treasures that belong to the heart of all humanity because they represent the artistry and beauty that mankind is capable of. The Notre Dame de Paris is one such work of human genius and spirit. The Taj is another, Machu Pichu. The list goes on. These are wonders that having them in the world leads people to inspiration, passion, creativity, love. You must open your heart and let this beauty be absorbed. They are like the smile of a beautiful woman you do not know but for that instant, your soul is lifted.

[@christinelachance8012]

@Dani Masterson ...Is ignorance really bliss?

[@codymoe4986]

Last I'd checked, there are hungry and homeless people all across the planet...but lets spend millions on rebuilding a burned out church...

[@Adam-id2xc]

@@codymoe4986 palestine anf syria are literaly being bombarded daily but no one cares..

[@darthrevan2063]

Such a shame that it burned. Glade it’s being rebuilt.

[@christophermichaelclarence6003]

Mmm its gonna take years to rebuild it

[@ImOwenWilson]

I’m more febreze about it than glade but hey you do you

[@boost3188]

@@jamesgavriel It was in pretty bad state after the revolution so they the also restored and rebuilt a large part, people back then probably thought same as you but we now look at it as history. Maybe in 200-300 this rebuilding will also be part of its history.

[@kevinf5354]

It took them 5 years to restore Windsor Castle after the 1992 fire, I don't think the Notre Dame would take any shorter than that.

[@everythingdibs344]

Well shouldn’t it be faster now that the technology is more advanced

[@FreeManFreeThought]

@@everythingdibs344 No, because you can't carve stone with a computer. The tech for the analysis is advanced, sure; but every piece will need to be hand crafted by expert craftsmen, using much the same tools as a 1000 years ago.

[@dougdiplacido2406]

@@FreeManFreeThought Not so fast-the machines of today are very capable of reproducing a stone from a design and doing it to exact specifications.

[@tiffanytiffany1459]

@@FreeManFreeThought La restauration sera faîte par les COMPAGNONS DU DEVOIR

[@equarg]

I got to see the Windsor restoration a few years afterwards. I thought the combination of modern and new additions were beautiful. To show the old along side the new.

[@cittiavaticano]

NOTRE DAME is, religion aside, a testament to the glory of the human mind.

[@TBJ1118]

As an atheist, I wholeheartedly agree

[@TBJ1118]

@Rose Algren your immaginary friend doesn't exist. It's a testament of human artistic ability, exploited by a millenary scam to control gullible minds.

[@mr.anderson2241]

@@TBJ1118 Reddit moment

[@kerajohnson1922]

@Rose Algren and the human mind. It can be two things at once, Rose.

[@kerajohnson1922]

@@TBJ1118 it’s not cool to denounce someone else’s beliefs unprovoked. What did Rose even do to you? Like, she’s technically not wrong, it is a church after all.

[@andyroo9381]

She will come back, again, better and more beautiful than ever!

[@ethansprofile6670]

It's reassuring to see the extend of safety measures used to protect the workers. "Thank you America," is really"thank you France," for letting us help!

[@Diegomax22]

God bless this Cathedral and France ✌🏻🇫🇷

[@popefrancis8153]

@Dfw Fqdefqw In heaven

[@popefrancis8153]

@Keksi Take your meds old man

[@seven1384]

The sheer magnitude of such a meticulously massive restoration is awe inspiring. This act speaks volumes. A true testament to what is possible with sheer determination and respectful dedication.

[@enalivesinmyheadrentfree1319]

I remember I was with my best friend when I first heard about the fire. She was the one who had told me about it while we were hanging out. I remember her showing me pictures of the burning and I remember that after she left, I watched countless videos of the chaos that had happened just a few hours ago with a shocked expression on my face. The worst part about it all was that my family was going on a trip to Paris in about a month back when this happened, and I was fairly excited about seeing this cathedral. I really hope that it gets the repair that it needs as soon as possible. Love from the U.S🇺🇸 edit: also its so hard to believe that all this chaos happened nearly two years ago when it only feels like a few months have passed. Dang, time really does fly

[@kunochiturtledove8111]

I had the rare privilege of seeing Notre Dame in 1981. I was 12 years old. I hope and pray that Notre Dame gets rebuilt the way she was and the people that work on her stay safe and build beautifully

[@scarlamackey1031]

I cried when it burned, I bawled when I saw Gargoyles burning ... It changed everyone's life, even if you are an american as a human being it broke many hearts. I am so glad they are giving some updates on the progress of rebuilding

[@Max-ph3ky]

I remember when this first happened, I was in world history and the look on my teachers face said how important this monument is. We watched it and learned more about it and i wont forget it.

[@carsonlong1783]

@Finn McCool lmao ok? did that make you feel better? 🥺🥺

[@carsonlong1783]

@Finn McCool awe I guess you'll be miserable forever than old man. Take your meds you geriatric.

[@carsonlong1783]

@Finn McCool Im guessing you support the dearly departed ex-President Trump, I pity your ignorance.

[@skipstalforce]

Notre Dame has been rebuilt many times.

[@christophermichaelclarence6003]

2 times. They were just restored it

[@wikirexmax]

Restored yes, rebuilt no. It survived the revolution and the German occupation, unlike other Cathedrals.

[@christophermichaelclarence6003]

@@wikirexmax My Bad. The Spire was in restoration many times. Damaged during the French Revolution in 1789 and then collapsed in 1792. Fortunatelty, Napoleon Bonaparte restored it (not completly)in 1803 for his coronation as Emperor In Mid 19th, Victor Hugo, the one who wrote The Hunchback of Notre Dame WW1, survived the bobardments In WW2, during the Germans Occupation 1940-1944 (France surrender), the Germans Nazi wouldn't dare to touch Notre Dame de Paris cuz they knew it was a national treasure of France.

[@Carfalog]

AC Unity Developers: “You’re welcome”

[@sparrow56able]

They didn't need it, it was fake news

[@wildtwindad]

Whole old growth oak groves will need to be found to satisfy the requirements for the timberframing there.

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

They see simply going to have to find other materials. And honestly, it's probably for the best. It's a miracle no one was killed.

[@potatoesare_jesus2278]

@@rosesweetcharlotte Usually in these types of building restorations they are gonna try to find the exact materials it was made from because the goal is to try to restore it to its original form.

[@patrickbertlein4626]

@@potatoesare_jesus2278 Unfortuatnely France barely has any old growth left, and Germany and Switzerland will not be likely to let them cut any.

[@laurareutter6928]

It would be criminal to cut down ancient oak trees to rebuild the cathedral roof when modern, extremely strong composite materials are available.

[@lbco5229]

It was reported two years ago that those types of replacement pieces will be steel.

[@Y.d.o.b.o.n]

as a 22 year old american I consider myself very lucky that I was able to visit

[@electrckdjay]

Another great segment. Awesome reporting and French accent from James Longman!

[@alistairt7544]

I'm so lucky to have seen Notre Dame de Paris in person, twice, during college. It is truly a magnificent structure. It doesn't matter how long it takes them to rebuild what was damaged. Hope that one day I could return and see the building in all its glory once again

[@lesant7659]

Notre Dame vas ce rebatir par la grace de Dieu. France notre patrie elegance . From Lafayette Louisiana with luv .

[@c.r.n7315]

I had the privilege to visit the Notre Dame while on a study trip in France back in 2017, it’s was truly an experience that can never be replicated.

[@eyanosasioux9575]

The burning of Notre-dame felt like a warning sign of what was to come a year later in 2020 😷🦠.

[@Sully2001]

Crazy to think this was 2 years ago. I went on a trip to London, Paris, and Barcelona and seeing the news a few months before I left broke my heart. But seeing Notre Dame from across the street was still very breathtaking. I miss Paris so much💙🤍❤️

[@dshsdjkl]

I pray this beautiful building pulls thru. She is old but she is strong!

[@terenceconnors9627]

Preserving and restoring this site is a worthwhile task.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Bless this building.

[@moriver3857]

I was there twice just six months before the fire, and took plenty pictures. Amazing ancient construction.

[@mrchrisliddell]

Thanks for the update!

[@alexlauff8658]

It is a tragedy for France, but also for us other europeans, the day it happened my heart got broken and even now when I still watch what happened, I start to cry. This is so horrible for all of us europeans, but we are hopeful that in a few years, NOTRE-DAME will be restored again, she will be more beautiful and stronger than ever before.

[@chadwickbarry8371]

God be with you France your destiny is in your hands you can beat COVID 19.

[@tiffanytiffany1459]

MERCI

[@maizie9454]

notre dame burning was devastating. it signified the best part of humanity-beauty and skill and hard work and imagination. im so glad this is being restored. we owe something to our past that can never be repaid

[@williamm374]

The spire was a 19th century addition by Violet le Duc, when Victor Hugo's novel increased interest in the cathedral.

[@danielwhyatt3278]

This was a really good piece of concise journalism here. It felt overall a lot more like a BBC video than anything else. Not just because the particular journalist interviewer here is British. ABC News should definitely do this more often. This is some great work by the restorers here. I hope they’ll eventually give step-by-step updates on sites like Facebook and Twitter about their progress. That usually helps to ease a lot of peoples worries and could get a lot more people involved in the restoration including funding if necessary.

[@mya200014]

"Merci les Americains"....Je vous en prie les Français 😉😘

[@kevinbergin9971]

Thanks! Lafayette is still paying dividends for you.

[@fakkajohan]

4:00 reporter: how much is it gonna cost? deputy: *laughes nervously

[@marysmith-zy2sw]

i remember seeing it a couple of months after it burned...absolutely heartbreaking

[@todds9746]

I was lucky enough to visit Paris in spring 2017 and visit Notre Dame. So heartbreaking when I saw the damage.

[@gravy1219]

tradesmen remember the rest of the world would be nothing without you so thank-you

[@steveharvey7887]

You must love gravy a lot

[@johnp.8893]

I was lucky enough to go to Notre Dame in March of 2019, and it was incredible. I hope they can get it back to that state.

[@saradis8163]

Even i am Atheist i respect Religion Arts and Buildings like churches and Temples even Mosques they were build Before i was Born and are part of Ancient histories and cultures they should not be Destroyed.

[@linkfan160]

I was so devastated when I heard the news back in 2019. I'm so glad they're rebuilding it, slowly but surely.

[@StephenLuke]

It reminds me of watching The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) and The Hunchback of Notre Dame ll (2002).

[@grantm6514]

If it weren't for Hollywood films, Americans wouldn't know the rest of the world existed.

[@kevinbergin9971]

@@grantm6514 Frankly, if not for American films much of the world won't know the world existed ... or how to kiss a girl.

[@grantm6514]

@@kevinbergin9971 That makes no sense.

[@geomodelrailroader]

glad they are restoring this church much was lost in the fire but we learned and we will rebuild it.

[@CRenggi]

I hope it will be fully restored by the time this pandemic is over so I'll be able to pay a visit to this iconic monument

[@Mongoliantreecow]

Bruh fully restored in a year, idk mang there's a lotta lead in there

[@Chilling4Shillings]

You spelled plannedemic wrong

[@CRenggi]

@@Chilling4Shillings oh stop listening to the conspiracies

[@Chilling4Shillings]

@@CRenggi OK, I'll just listen to CNN and be fed lies every hour on the hour.

[@CRenggi]

@@Chilling4Shillings the thing about CNN you believe is....

[@philipsmith3084]

Definitely the most wonderful building I have been to in my lifetime. I thought most of it was stone, and how wrong I was. The organ at Notre Dame de Paris is so magnificent and I understand it was not damaged. Just to clean all of the smoke out of its more than 8,000 pipes is a Monumental undertaking. This fire was a tragedy not only for Paris, but the entire world.

[@rbsmith3365]

It seems like there’s no easy task. Thanks for sharing.

[@geraldrascon1041]

He blessed us for reason and you know that dam Right.

[@sarahcahoot5444]

Every times I go to France this is the first place in Paris I go. I can’t wait till it reopens.

[@effooo2000]

Do you go to France often?

[@robstan2668]

God is Great! So happy to see the church being restored!

[@egran2150]

the whole world will help out to restore tihs masterpiece a world heritage above all for our western countries !!

[@ONTHEPASSWITHMAX]

I was walking home from work in Paris about 1 km away on a bridge and saw the flames. We could smell the burning.The clouds of smoke kept changing color, green, yellow, blue etc. Everyone on the bridge watched in horror. It looks like they are doing an excellent job rebuilding. I love the fact that they are going to rebuild Notre Dame as close as possible to the original. I was afraid that it was going to be some modern architecture instead.

[@letsgoblue9596]

France has been through more than four huge war, and in each one, Paris has seen battle. You French are tough as nails, we will all get through this with you.

[@Spartan-ng6sx]

Even tho they lose every war yeah

[@letsgoblue9596]

@@Spartan-ng6sx not every war. Only two nations are better than them at war, Germany, and the US

[@Spartan-ng6sx]

@@letsgoblue9596 the uk too bud

[@Spartan-ng6sx]

@@letsgoblue9596 they just let nazis walk all over them

[@letsgoblue9596]

@@Spartan-ng6sx they put up a good fight, but when the troops (including mist of the mechanized and tanks) were encircled at Pas-de-Calais, it pretty much destroyed their ability to fight. As for the Brits, their navy is the best, their army not so much, the French had much better organization and overall better divisions. They just did not have enough planning to change their tactics, (as did Britain) and thus when faced with a better type of warfare, were able to hold, but not for long.

[@JamesK7911]

I was one of the last people to visit it before the fire. I was taking a euro trip with my history classmates and we visited the Norte Dame Cathedral on March 26, 2019

[@julieenslow5915]

"...and France is waiting." sad thought. But know - France is not alone in waiting for this restoration to be successfully completed. Hold the faith, France. You will overcome this one.

[@Skanzool]

The importance of this monument cannot be overstated. Not only its importance as a place of worship but its importance to the development of architecture and science. This building laid the foundation for modern building engineering. Hopefully they will restore this monument to Western civilization back to its former glory.

[@DivineKnight_115]

I mean considering most of the main structure and iconic facade survived, I consider the building on life support... I no time it will be updated and restored.

[@Y.d.o.b.o.n]

one of those I remembered where I was. it will never be the same.

[@greenviolist34]

Still shocked. At least it still stands.... over a thousand years, oy.

[@calliarcale]

It's actually younger than that. They're saying "almost a thousand" to be dramatic. Construction began in 1163 and completed in 1345.

[@Rapunzle96]

The day it burned I cried, it was so beautiful and I had always wanted to see it

[@alexsheppard8331]

Don't try to tell me the fire was an accident.

[@soniatriana9091]

Wow! What a CHALLENGE! I think this will be a 20-30 year project, bc it’s a very pain staking process. But, I’m sure the knowledge, skill, & talent being used is if the highest possible!! Plus, everyone involved should be honored to have a part in its restoration/rebuilding! Best Wishes to France!!

[@jamesmullaney5841]

It was a beautiful burn. 🔥🔥🔥 I found it immensely gratifying.

[@mstrdiver]

I question the generic "electrical fault" as the fire source statement at 01:16, as initial reports laid the blame on metal grinding or welding sparks. Which is the real fire source? Je remets en question le "défaut électrique" générique comme la déclaration de la source du feu à 01:16, car les rapports initiaux ont blâmé le meulage du métal ou les étincelles de soudage. Quelle est la vraie source de feu?

[@rhyrule8127]

arson

[@therealdirtykitty2.0]

So sad it happened but so glad it’s getting restored

[@davidortiz1283]

Hello beauty

[@samanthamaclean1430]

Me too

[@caladan4130]

I am an archaeologist. It is a frequent question on my mind that all ruins and all historical sites will eventually degrade and collapse and to preserve them, they will have to be rebuilt.

[@ellacool8038]

Every time I think of Notre Dame I think that Disney movie

[@jamesmullaney5841]

Please explain the specific details about how the electrical short occurred. Which equipment? For what purpose? Which contractor? Who was the supervisor? Who was working on the site? What are their statements?

[@thetempest9330]

Anyone remember when minister frollo said: "I'll find her if i have to burn down all of paris" "Be mine or you will burn" "Like fire, hellfire" Boy has that aged badly

[@leojimenex]

felt like a month ago im sad this happen its awful hopefully it gets better 🙏🏻✝️

[@landonmuscle7515]

He's a cute reporter! More assignments for him please

[@j.m.r.f6286]

Thank you and for the continued habilitation of those community services,gracias.

[@carlhursh9692]

I’m glad I got to go in it while Quasimodo was resting.

[@gregoryborton6598]

Quasimodo predicted all this y'know

[@naly202]

Bless you wonderful people! Hmmm. come to think of it, Victor Hugo could also be thanked for saving the cathedral ... again. When he wrote his famous book, the cathedral was in a bad state of disrepair. his novel was so hugely popular that it spread awareness and people decided to take action and restore it. Nowadays, one of the main reasons why ND of Paris is so loved worldwide is still the tragic story of the Hunchback. well.... at least it was my main reason for visiting France- twice.

[@mcemct7434]

"Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands."

[@ScreamingSkull13]

Like a mighty phoenix Notre Dame will rise from the ashes, and the bells shall sing again!

[@marcosgibson0076]

I home they will rebuild it the traditional way the cathedral

[@ksoundkaiju9256]

Just add some sprinklers and WiFi

[@firefly3196]

They will! It’s official.

[@cescargot]

@@ksoundkaiju9256 Not sure sprinklers are suitable as water can do even worse damage to some art structure. They will pick what's best for the building with much respect to the ones that build it first and to the history of the place.

[@AngryCanine]

I still remember watching live streams of the fire, and seeing that spire fall onto and through the roof. I hope someday soon they restore the cathedral as best they can. It wont ever be the same, but hopefully it will be close.

[@Pwn3dbyth3n00b]

This building gets billions in donations yet there's people starving in the world that would never get that many donations.

[@CMaldonado1690]

People spend billions on cellphones, cafes, jewerly, parties, etc. Also, people are free to donate their money to whatever cause they seem fit.

[@cash_eye]

Wow..... time flies has it really been 2 years it doesn't really feel like it's been that long

[@davidr478]

Did they ever catch the person that set the fire?

[@alexm566]

nop, that would be racist.

[@duaneo8188]

I can't believe people complained about celebrities donating money to help restore notre dame.

[@dewacinta9137]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Seresh-j8m]

The fire really didn't do a lot, besides the spire causing a small section of the vault ceiling to collapse and the destroyed roof, the structure is practically fine.

[@olegarioarambula3366]

Is there anyone out there that knows how I can get a job to work on Notre Dame project I am a ironworker living in San Francisco

[@Elldeeve]

KZbin comments is probably the best way to get a job.

[@olegarioarambula3366]

Also have experience working with cranes

[@mrbear1302]

@@olegarioarambula3366 parlez-vous francais?

[@daisykid3]

I'm so happy to see progress being made!

[@SicilianStealth]

Granted if it can be restored, it should. Just think of what all that money can do to help those who are hungry and homeless.

[@rebeccahancock7406]

This more than a church, it is part of the city and its people soul. Paris does not have a homeless and hungry problem. Unlike The States, other countries put people before money.

[@codymoe4986]

If they were putting people before money, they wouldn't be spending millions restoring a building....

[@SicilianStealth]

@@xionmemoria never said that Cruella DeVille. Go have some chocolate cake.

[@popefrancis8153]

Like your gonna do anything about it

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

they will be working on this for a long time, God go with them

[@flyingfish5686]

I’m glad people stoped bitching about spending money on its restoration.

[@danielwhyatt3278]

Yeah, I think people just got tired of complaining eventually, realising it was going to be worth it in the end either way. Plus, more important things came along to complain about as we all know. Those kind of people are eventually forgotten by history either way thankfully.

[@fjfjrfjfjr]

Looks like they are doing extraordinary work!!

[@chrisyoung4482]

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[@Charlie_Loves]

Then had him killed. Lol

[@henryquenin6580]

I wish them all the luck. I hope it gets completed in my lifetime.