Three years after fire, a race against time to restore Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral • FRANCE 24

French President Emmanuel Macron has set a deadline of 2024 to reopen Paris’s Notre-Dame Cathedral to worshippers and visitors. FRANCE 24's Revisited show is following the progress of this ambitious project and brings you a fresh update, three years after the devastating fire that badly damaged the world-famous cathedral. Our reporter Mélina Huet met those who are involved in the restoration work, both inside the mediaeval edifice and elsewhere in France. They now find themselves in a race against time.
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[@WendyKS93]

There should not be a scheduled time frame set up for restoring this great cathedral. They should take the time to do this properly and restore it to it's greatness however long it takes. It will be worth the wait.

[@Kingleazard]

Sure, but Paris is all about tourism, and 2024 Olympics are coming quick. We have so much work to do in Paris it's overwhelming. I hope all will be finished for the opening, it will be grandiose.

[@helensarkisian7491]

@@Kingleazard : The restoration itself can be a tourist destination. I would pay to see the work.

[@fidelio3841]

Notre-Dame will not be 'fully restored' at the deadline. It is just expected that she will be enough restored in order to welcome visitors and to serve again for sacred office. In fact, long time before the fire, a great restoration plan had been commited including repairing the roof, refreshing many internal paintings. And finally most people think that the cause of fire was probably linked to the work that occured on the roof just before the fire, due to an invisible internal combustion phenomenon that had been observed before on other cathedrals. With modern technology as 3D modelisation, we can work far more faster than before. For example, consolidation or securing phase has been done quickly. The gigantic temporary wooden framework built to sustain the ribbed vaults, to sustain the external butresses has been done with 3D modelisation. This framework has been "cut" automatically with computer assistance based on laser 3D model accurate to the centimeter. So this is not impossible, but too many wrong things have been said. France still have stonecutters, carpenters aware of the ancestral methods (see the Guedelon castle project), we have plenty of old oaks resulting of the genious Colbert ministry, who decided 3 centuries ago, to plan a massive and constant replanting of oaks in order to meet the colossal requirements of the naval industry.

[@Deke1]

@@helensarkisian7491 not going to allow tourist's on a construction site and liability that goes along with that

[@ItsMe-yv9jd]

?? Curious how many of those very well paid people from the forestry office are needed to just stand around and watch the carpenters cut those trees, for months and months... another reason why the French government is bankrupt and tens of TRILLIONS of dollars in debt in 2022! (The future generation of French people will suffer as slaves to debt, because a massive army of untouchable government staff have exploited the tax paying public and spent money the government never had, on paying themselves as much as possible, to do as little as possible, for decades!)

[@denisejames855]

Absolutely fascinating and to think there are still such skilled artisan craftsmen and women available to work on the restoration is heartening.

[@YO3A007]

amazing

[@endpc5166]

This wonderful icon of Western Civilization, towering for centuries, is being restored but for what? Given the birth & immigration rates of Muslims into France will all this be done to be turned into a triumphal mosque in just a few decades?

[@michaeldelisieux]

Tear it down! It's all fake!

[@georgevraca2738]

@J C what,brains in your skull ?It's obvious.

[@africanelectron751]

What about nom binary trans

[@sailor916]

The pride that these crafts people must feel to be doing the work of the century, is unimaginable. I salute you craftsmen.

[@dianabodrone603]

Agree so wonderful.they are all so proud

[@cisium1184]

I don't think it matters if they get it done before the Olympics or not. The image of renovators working away during the games would be just as inspiring, and arguably even moreso.

[@ernshaw78]

I agree. No one is rushing La Sagrada Familia. It's going to be stunning and just as awe inspiring for the dedication, I would NOT expect less from the French with an OLDER structure.

[@susieq9801]

I am pretty sure the original structure took more that a couple of years to build. What's the rush?

[@bobthekobb]

Agreed, no date for its perfection. Take your time please.

[@FlameG102]

I feel we should be thankful for the rush, otherwise if they had more time they might have gone ahead with some of the sacrilegious contest proposals for the restoration, like the swimming pool roof, or the abhorrent design one architect came up with who said he would take the side of conservatives who want the spire just as it was- but just as it was during the fire, with his design being a gold plated sculpture of a blazing fire it's partially thanks to the rush that it was decided rebuilding it as it was is the simplest solution.

[@theresacarmen9847]

Absolutely l!

[@patriciapalmer1377]

The love and care of the artisans and personnel on this project inspires us all. Thank you for updating a devoted public.

[@denizbeytekin9853]

They are using the game AC: Unity as a base for the restoration.

[@radscorpion8]

Particia you ought to play AC: Unity, there''s lots of stabbing involved! I don't remember how many people I stabbed in the game but it was a memorable experience, maybe even more memorable than the church itself!

[@marlenecastle7329]

From Nouvelle Zelande - your pain and sorrow was our pain and sorrow; your joy and devotion to this restoration is also ours! Thankyou!!

[@DarkVoidIII]

There should not be a deadline involved in restoring such a precious historical structure. If it's not ready, it's got to be done right, if that takes time, then so be it. They might have certain areas of it available to the public but everyone working on the project is only human, and while they're working at their best, they should not be rushed.

[@shadetreemech290]

Ditto.

[@jwenting]

Without the deadline there'd have been no funding. That's the consequence of politics, whether national or corporate.

[@KNYD]

France's working class has been struggling these past years, cost of living has been going up and people have been struggling to afford basic amenities. People have gone to the streets and protested, unrest has been rising and so has the far right. Just look at the most recent elections. For the public, to see their government gather hundreds of millions to rebuild one structure, when it is failing to secure it's citizens, is disheartening. The cost of repairs have been estimated to be anywhere between 300 million to 600 million and even over a billion. The restoration of Notre Dame is funded through donations, and many have used this to get a tax-deduction worsening the situation for the French working class. So despite the funding coming from private donors, in the end it comes from the French tax funds. There were protests in France because of this. If the restorations didn't have a deadline, the costs might balloon surpassing the donations given for the restorations. In the end France is responsible for Notre Dame, if the donations run dry, the rest of the money will have to come directly from tax funds.

[@marialindell9874]

You forget that Notre-Dame is a very important tourist attraction and tourists always bring in money. Like how the British whine of their Royalty costing a lot of money when infact the Royals vring in more than double that money back in. Also in my city it was estimated that a upcomibg event/a new puplic structure which has been finished will wring in an insane amount of money. Like one tourist spending upwards of 13 000€. Trustme, fixing it will be worth the spending. And I'm not even getting started on the historical, archituctural, and cultural importance of Notre-Dame.

[@jwenting]

@@marialindell9874 you're thinking long term, politicians think short term (next elections, usually no longer than that...). You might be living in my city, they spent 25 million in public funding on a major new event that's supposed to bring in 15 million tourists over a 2 month period (in a country that barely has that number of people living there). Estimates from people who helped organise similar events elsewhere run to them probably getting no more than 15 thousand visitors.

[@christopherlabas7724]

Thank you for this!! 3 years ago my eyes were filled with tears of despair and disbelief. Now, my eyes are filled with tears of happiness, wonder and hope.

[@Jayce_Alexander]

So many different types of craftsmanship at work here. Amazing.

[@wackyd9863]

its called a jobsite, its fairly common.

[@hdaviator9181]

All of this to meet an arbitrary deadline. They should be allowed to take their time to do it right. Rushing only causes mistakes.

[@brendansmith7842]

Imagine how difficult this must have been 900 years ago 😳

[@avit24]

They were pioneers of building... yes hardwork but present day workers will find it difficult to do it to a deadline

[@Rusty_Gold85]

These days we ask when can it be done by ,shapes what materials we use . 900 years ago it would be what plans have you got ( no concessions ) and start training your sons to be the next generation to succeed you at the enormity of it all

[@johns8364]

It might have been impossible 900 years ago. The part that burned down was built much more recently.

[@AnnieWarbux]

difficult and TIME consuming!!

[@Jay_Johnson]

@@Rusty_Gold85 well we are still building the Sagrada Familia

[@kiwinewz2042]

When all the guys were hanging off rope’s dismantling the scaffolding etc, it was the first time I had an example of the work I have experience in, ie demolition. Industrial Abseiling, Rigging, Scaffolding etc. Not many understand what it takes to safely demo a huge building. This is amazing to watch. Now your expertise not only will rebuild Notre-Dame but as we all now understand helping to rebuild Ukraine🇺🇦

[@tompahdea9263]

There is nothing more inspirational than the process of growing and harvesting the lumber needed to bring back a historic structure such as Notre Dame.

[@kenrichmond1215]

It makes you appreciate the original craftsman who took on this project without modern day tools .

[@Lexter606]

An extreme preservation of Nortre Dame. A once in a life time opportunity for those who are involved in this monumental work - amazing! I can't wait to visit Paris again when it's complete.

[@amywalker7515]

So how did people manage to pull off felling, shaping and transporting those huge beams hundreds of years ago when the cathedral was first built? When we realize the amount of planning and how difficult each stage of its construction, we all have to be in total awe of what people who lived with no modern technology were able to achieve such a marvel as the Notre Dame.

[@liannebedard5521]

This is the best viewing around…absolutely love trying to grasp the magnitude of the task. How to go, France…

[@rogercoziol2768]

Incredible how the same dedication to work by army of artisans as those of original builders must be applied to rebuild what they called the forest of Notre Dame. This was the real meaning of the Cathedral, a testimony of who they are, what they perceived as their link with God, their knowhow, their craftmanship. An image of their brains. Imagine doing all that without machines, and how natural it is to redo this work today in just 4 years, not hundred of years, an hommage to who we are now, a reconnaisance of culture and history; the trees are older than the revolution they said. Wonderful, I applaud the French, this is a worthy work, this is the inverse of war, this is constructing the future by preserving our culture. This is humanity!

[@coreyham3753]

Agreed ,,,, simply amazing to see this restoration progress.

[@leknu146]

En résumé : civilisation

[@HeardItOnTheX]

You should watch Orson Welles' soliloquy on Chatres. A beautiful and similarly inspiring video, not unlike your beautiful comment.

[@denizbeytekin9853]

They are using the game AC: Unity as a base for the restoration.

[@JDAbelRN]

Well said.

[@andyroo9381]

Keep showing us more updates on the restoration of Notre Dame. All of it is fascinating. 200 years for an oak tree to grow and contribute to the modern day.

[@pamelawing5747]

I'm so glad I saw it several times before the fire. I would love to see it again when the restoration is complete. The whole process is a miracle. National Geographic had a wonderful article about the restoration a year or so ago. It's incredible.

[@nigeldewallens1115]

This is absolutely fantastic to see all the hard work by the truly skilled men and women involved! Congratulations to all involved and good luck with all the hard work! Just amazing to see thank you France 24 English!

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

I hope they don't cut corners because of the timetable.

[@rbsmith3365]

I hope not! In 100 years it could collapse!

[@goodstufffromdavidpaul2246]

My father, a prominent organist, passed away some ten years ago. He was honored to play a concert on the organ in the cathedral during the days of Pierre Cochereau and would be so thrilled to see the attentive care being given to its restoration.

[@rachellewalters8111]

Thank God this is being restored! 🙏 May God bless this restoration and all those restoring the Notre Dame Cathedral.

[@walkingmanvideo9455]

Thank you for producing this video. I was at Notre Dame Cathedral in November 2016. My first ever visit to Paris from Australia. The Cathedral was absolutely beautiful, a fantastic example of engineering. I look forward one day returning to see it restored. I must admit seeing it in its original condition is something I am glad to have experienced.

[@ldnwholesale8552]

I as there in 17. Yes a lovely intersting place but after too many cathedrals boring!! The archelogical dig under the car park however was really intersting.

[@martharogers9173]

I was fortunate enough to visit the cathedral in 1983 at Easter time and it was so wonderful. I will always cherish my visit there.

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

I wonder how many of the relics (if any) were able to be saved… I was amazed at how the place was arranged so that you could walk around and view the various relics/exhibits even while services were taking place. (Visited in 2006)

[@p4t03]

@@Rick_Sanchez_C137_ From what I remember, most of, if not all of the treasure was saved from the fire.

[@philipthomey7884]

@@ldnwholesale8552 Car park? What car park?

[@ironmantran]

FIFA 2024 in Paris : . . . what is the rush ? ... simply complete the front would suffice. . . Take your time, French People !

[@franciscouderq1100]

Indeed , don’t lake it a political dead line issue ike the Chinese so often do

[@garrywallace1007]

Do you mean the Olympics in 2024?

[@ironmantran]

@@garrywallace1007 aye, Olpyms.

[@eugenieponleve667]

No need to "complete the front",since the façade and walls of the building remained unscathed and could always been seen;the roofing was destroyed by the fire and the spire above the crossing collapsed and fell into the nave.The interior is then still closed to the public and one couldn't walk around the church for months since the exterior had to be fully decontaminated first ,due to the amount of lead dust (the roof being covered with plates of lead that burnt down )

[@Jay_Johnson]

Went to Paris again recently and the front is completely fine, the disappointing part was the back. Which was covered in scaffolding. Although the juxtaposition of the modern scaffolding against the old flying buttresses was interesting. The rear of the cathedral is much more interesting than the front, although it has nothing on what the inside used to be. I don’t have the words to describe how great the light that front stained glass window casts.

[@ABC-yt1nq]

During my first visit to Paris years ago, I was blown away by how highly the French value their culture: the architecture, the art, the food, and the importance of taking the time to immerse yourself in everything that culture has to offer. I'll echo what other commenters have said, but less eloquently: screw the artificial timelines, screw the olympics, and let these dedicated craftspeople take the time, and effort, and love necessary to refurbish, rebuild, and renew this magnificent monument.

[@royale7620]

Do they really value their culture? They were the ones that historically speaking started the first wave of "woke" and "cancel culture" with the French Revolution and promoted atheism throughout Europe pretty much.

[@worldcitizeng6507]

I am lucky enough that I have heard the organ being played during my visits to Paris. It was magical ✨️

[@wackyd9863]

Wow you're like a celebrity now. Like you're one in 7.9 billion. So very special you are.

[@63bplumb]

One could weep from sadness and from joy!

[@incognitotorpedo42]

Yes, honestly both. First sadness, now joy.

[@AKATEATime]

Thank you once again for making your excellent coverage on Notre-Dame's restoration available in English. 👍

[@beauthestdane]

I am so thankful I had the chance to visit Notre Dame back in the 1980s, and am very much looking forward to seeing it again once it is restored. The work they are doing looks amazing.

[@pynn1000]

It took about a century to build this cathedral, apart from bits added later. Making it safe enough to work inside took 18 months, and I doubt if it can be "finished" by 2024. But open for use would be good enough.

[@robleonard6424]

As a Carpenter.. 2 years is a long time... And a lot can get done in that last week..

[@gerry4b]

@@robleonard6424 As a historian 2 years is a political stunt. It should take as long as required, as in Cologne.

[@robleonard6424]

@@gerry4b Well,. That's why you're a Historian and not a Craftsman,. 🙂 Just as it was built, They will be working 24/7 till it's complete.👍

[@gerry4b]

@@robleonard6424 Fingers crossed…

[@ellenmarch3095]

@@robleonard6424 Thank you for your sleepless nights making the world a more beautiful and habitable place. ❤️

[@mdb1239]

What's the rush? It is far more importantly to do it absolutely correctly. Take another 5 years if needed. It took way over 100 years to build it in the first place.

[@StephenBoyd21]

It’s so good seeing the phoenix rising from the ashes.

[@kevinkaufhold4292]

I visited Notre Dame in 2005. It’s an incredible architectural piece. It’s truly stunning and awe inspiring.

[@ezragonzalez8936]

La Sagrada Familia hold my Chalice!

[@jennifersurdam5010]

Thank you to all the restoration workers who are putting such hard work and effort into restoring this incredible building. For us Catholics who dream of one day visiting, it's still a dream that we can see down the road. Praying for Mary to intercede and help make it a success in time!

[@aprilsmith3683]

An environment that may have its unique challenges...but...surely offset by the pleasure of applying your skills on the project of a lifetime... It will be a special day in history when we see the project completed... 🇿🇦

[@rosieclarkson4064]

Please take your time to restore the Cathedral regardless anybody's time frame target. The work done has to last hundreds of years. Please do not give in to pressure that is put on you. There are people out there that can fund you to do this. The Cathedral of Notre Dame has deep meaning to the people of France as well as the history of Europe. Fortunately, there are people with the skills to restore it. Never underestimate the talents of these people whether trained or in the process of learning. Heritage skills are not a luxury, they are a necessity. Bring it on!!

[@BryanTorok]

And, don't short the archaeological work. This may be the only chance to recover that information. Do it now.

[@robin5380]

Stop making a big deal out of Being Done 2024 it’s a masterpiece worrying on a timeline means putting presser on all the Workers. It’s such an old building you don’t want somebody to make a big mistake and cause more damage Let it take 3-4 more years if that’s what it takes. It will be back, Great , wonderful once again

[@waynemizer4912]

The media always pushing a false timeline for effect. We always see through your smooth brained horseshit msm.

[@eugenieponleve667]

No one in France is making a big deal about a supposed full restoration for 2024 ;but due to the Olympics games and the number of visitors to Paris for the event,the government wishes the interior to reopen and the archbishopic to be able to use the building for services;this won't be a problem since several months ago a wood platform has been built inside the nave ,at the level of the vault that enables the team of restorers to work at ease,standing on it , and it will permit visitors to get into the building without risking a stone to fall on them .The full restoration will then continue for some 20 more years.

[@prairiedoggy1]

I wonder what the cost of a fire suppression system would have been vs. the cost of restoring the cathedral?

[@incognitotorpedo42]

@abc68099 Well, who is paying for the restoration?

[@jomac2046]

@@incognitotorpedo42 Seeing it's owned by the French state, I gather it's the French taxpayer and donations that are paying for the rebuild.

[@yay-cat]

I know the fire was awful but this restoration project is a phenomenal opportunity to revive old skills. The extent of the teamwork and coordination and passion involved is beautiful! I will definitely try to visit Fance once restoration is complete 💛🇿🇦

[@elizabethannegrey6285]

What a treasure of a video. Thrilling to see that craftsmen and women still exist with the skills to undertake such specialised work. An interesting aside is that, among his manifold skills snd talents, Albert Schweitzer also restored organs. What a man! 🙏🙏🙏

[@janiekcarney5482]

Don’t rush. Do it right!!!

[@michaelgamble296]

Bravo! Thank you for bringing the restoration project up-to-date with such enthusiasm. So many facets to be worked on to ensure ultimate perfection.

[@Tygearianus]

I look forward to seeing it someday

[@BorsosGabor2023]

God bless all those who worked and are still working to save Notre Dame!

[@samiam9190]

With all of the cleaning and restoration that has needed to be done for years that is finally getting done. The fire may have been a blessing in disguise.

[@bethevenden4607]

what a coincidence!

[@floodx4947]

Why put some artificial deadline on completing the restoration of such an iconic building? I would rather see no expense spared, and work done perfectly, not quickly.

[@rc3291]

Took 180 years to build it in the first place.

[@becsterbrisbane6275]

I last stood outside here in February 2014 awaiting to go to dinner with the group I was with. Absolutely horrified back in Australia in 2019 watching it burn- but what a labour of love it is for the French now to save it

[@PLuMUK54]

Seeing the flames raging through the roof still brings tears to my eyes. This, and other projects, show how wrong people are when they say that there are no craftworkers today to match those of the past.

[@gothboschincarnate3931]

It brought hope to me...

[@dolinaj1]

Goth Bosch: Your comments serve no purpose other than to reveal your ignorance,anti-sociability, and incapacity to appreciate beauty, community, our connections to previous generations. If you have nothing pleasant to say . . . !

[@gothboschincarnate3931]

@@dolinaj1 I wouldn't call that toxic, lead filled monstrosity a thing of beauty. The pedophile loving catholic church is an abomination. most religions are. I guess i can't appreciate previous manipulations...true

[@incognitotorpedo42]

@@dolinaj1 I don't get it. Goth Bosch said "It brought hope to me". Did they somehow manage to edit their comment without the "edited" notation? Anyway, yeah, the disaster brought tears to my eyes as well. The rebuilding brings tears of joy. The only thing that bothers me is the arbitrary political deadline. Craftspeople should ignore that nonsense.

[@indychoate8350]

To save Notre Dame; is to save ourselves!

[@johnball8758]

I know this is an ancient building, but I always wondered why a fire suppression system such as sprinklers weren't added sometime.

[@franciscouderq1100]

Thee were there but thought went for a false alarm. More will be set up

[@rbsmith3365]

And I’m still wondering if France has strict policy on fire sprinklers like USA.

[@waynemizer4912]

Sprinklers weren't needed before the invasion of 'mahzlums'.

[@AnnieWarbux]

It sure would have been a lot cheaper to install a proper system!!

[@fw1421]

What an amazing task,to restore this irreplaceable landmark for France. I sincerely hope they are successful in their quest to get it finished by 2024.

[@colinstewart1432]

Who thinks the fire was started deliberately?

[@brendadrew834]

So glad they're restoring the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral! When the fire broke out, my heart broke not just because it's a place of worship but because of it's historical. cultural and artistic architectural value! I remember when I visited many moons ago and still have photos taken from inside, the famous Rose window! Another interesting fact is the sets of the cathedral and surrounding village in Hollywood's famous masterpiece movie from the Golden Age of Hollywood, "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" 1939 starring the late greats British actor Charles Laughton and 18 year old Irish beauty Maureen O'Hara were exact duplicates from top to bottom including the houses around the cathedral on the Ile de la Cite! Only to be torn down after the film was finished! Merci beaucoup for the update!

[@gothboschincarnate3931]

What a waste of money...

[@brendadrew834]

@@gothboschincarnate3931 To each his or her own opinion. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" even when it comes to historical architecture! I can think of far more things that are a waste of money!

[@gothboschincarnate3931]

@@brendadrew834 It has interesting architecture....unfortunately it represents a false, pedophile supporting religion. so i hope it burns again.

[@kelaarin]

@@gothboschincarnate3931 I'm willing to bet you haven't given ANYTHING to the poor of your own. You've given plenty with OTHER people's resources.

[@gothboschincarnate3931]

@@kelaarin Just 2 weeks ago gave a 20$ to an old lady for food. I have never had access to other peoples resources. I rarely have the money to do that tho. you lost the bet.....now drop and give me 20$

[@peppertrout]

The race against time is just human pride. Don’t rush the restoration.

[@maikatupua8228]

The work has been very intense.... great job people

[@NoteAndroid]

Thank you for the latest updates. I just cannot wait to go back to the beloved Notre-Dame. She's is where I practice my photography every year. MIssing her so much.

[@EL-nc1cs]

Awesome architectural restoration commitment..... Thanks all !!!

[@islandbirdw]

French oak, French technology, French artistry and French dedication Voila!

[@mellchiril]

It's really been three years since the fire already? Heck, time has flown. I remember watching the live feed of it in horror, but it deson't feel that long ago.

[@TheSjuris]

My parents and my niece got to watch it from across the street just after they left the church.

[@garethwilkinson3456]

This is fantastic. Good work.

[@markknight3983]

Fascinating process - just like York Minster - a never ending restoration process over the centuries.

[@Zany4God]

It makes sense. Grad you put this all together and making it available to all of us.

[@frankulfberht]

Awesome update. I'd love to see more. Also, what is the planned fire suppression system? :D

[@amyjinkerson1822]

I am so glad they are rebulding the damaged cathedral

[@samibenothman]

The documentary is beautifully executed, Thank you 💚

[@felipericketts]

What an amazing restoration. What a beautiful building. I hope to walk inside Notre-Dame again! :-)

[@raymondj.mitchell5140]

After all is said and done, Notre Dame de Paris is not simply a "national monument." It is a 900-year-old consecrated Catholic church, the seat ("cathedra") of the Archbishop of Paris and his diocesan territory. It is important and appropriate that it be restored properly as a cathedral church and not a monument or a theme park. It is so encouraging to see that the people of France are committed to that goal and that Notre Dame, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Paris, is being repaired and restored with such loving care.

[@timcrawford8744]

Just remember France- Price, Quality, Speed. Select any two!

[@susannorman4476]

Excellent program. I visited Notre dame in 2003 . What a treasure it was to me. I want to return some day.

[@thomasbrown6970]

I visited Notre Dame Cathedral in 2006 and now I’m excited to visit again with my children when the work is finished.

[@michaelhoerig5920]

There is no race against time. Take the time necessary to do a first-class restoration! That's the important thing!

[@SuperLn1991]

There is for the roof part so the rest of the building won't be damaged.

[@DarrenMalin]

I visited the year before the fire. a beautiful place. lets hope they can restore it.

[@MrPLC999]

"Incredible," "Huge," "Colossal," "Extreme." He gives us 4 of the 7 adjectives required for every British documentary in just the first 30 seconds. And within another three minutes, we have the remainder, "Massive," "Enormous," and "Prodigious." Good show!

[@dubiousdistinction6500]

that was an absolutely brilliant remarkable unbelievable astonishing remark

[@josephastier7421]

Ginormous!

[@mrchrisliddell]

Thank you so much for the update!!

[@kayebice6584]

Amazing! Thank you.

[@boycottpalmoil]

I am half French so the night the Notre-Dame went up in flames was devastating. The restoration being done to restore it is phenomenal. I’m not a fan of the Olympic Games so whether it’s completed by then is of no consequence to me. The amount of scaffolding is mind blowing.

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

That was really interesting! Thank you

[@frankparsons1629]

Building, and rebuilding isn't a race. It'll be done when its done, nobody wants to rush and bodge any job.

[@Uben-Dover]

Someday, I hope to visit Paris and Notre Dame Cathedral is the main place I want to visit while in Paris. It's just so incredibly iconic and I just love Gothic architecture with its immense vaults and stained glass. Having a completion date of 2024 is great, but I'm waiting until the cathedral is finished before I even consider traveling to Paris.

[@nancytestani1470]

Yes, make sure it is as beautiful as before without that time pressure…take care and keep going…so remarkable..

[@stanpolchinski8956]

thank you for the up dates and explanations.

[@cme2cau]

Fascinating. I regret that I have not been inside Notre-Dame on my few visits to Paris. Watching the fire on TV I was horrified. It looks like the restoration is in safe hands, so I hope to go there in the future.

[@explorationtoday2732]

imagine if we put this effort into humanity instead of religion

[@SoCalFreelance]

Thank you for this update. Indeed the whole world IS watching. From Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

[@ThePaulv12]

Wow. That was great.

[@Lisa-pb3qp]

I love how they take such good care and reverence in cutting down the Great Oaks. To know that these trees will one day be revered by many.

[@silverforest4682]

I hope modern fire prevention and fire deterrents are also build in. Restoring with the same materials as 900 years ago is admirable, but, we never want to see a fire like that again.

[@ariari5494]

Thank you so much for your hardwork and also thank you for this scoop for updating how's it going right now. Thank you so much really🙏🏻 Thanks for not giving up💓 Hang in there✊🏻🥰

[@louGriggs1944]

Very interesting and informative. So glad that it is still possible to find folks that can do this kind of work. Thank you.

[@hubriswonk]

The World is lucky to have such an amazing structure for all to enjoy and no one better than the French to be it's creators and caretakers! The fire as horrific as it was gave reason for a complete overhaul that will see the great cathedral stand another 1000 years.

[@hubriswonk]

@Real Aiglon Are you shure?

[@DrawnInk1]

Great to see. Support from the UK.

[@markvoelker6620]

Thank you for this report. ❤️

[@HouseWinchester1874]

Some people did something….

[@melissakrol3245]

Incredible.

[@rneustel388]

All these different trades seem to thrive in Europe and the UK, and I can’t even find a piano tuner for my 1920’s studio upright in Arizona, USA!

[@miguelmorales9667]

This is Notre-Dame. Quality end results should be the first priority.

[@thephantomeagle2]

Having visited that wonderful place a few times in my life I cried when I saw it burning.

[@jackmack1061]

I am completely atheist, yet I cried when I saw it burning.