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Smoke and flames rise during a fire at the landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on 15 April 2019. Picture: AFP

Notre dame cathedral

Two years on, Notre-Dame awaits long path to pre-fire glory

By AFP

It was President Emmanuel Macron who set the five-year restoration target in the immediate aftermath of the fire, which would mean the cathedral could be...

  • Firefighters are at work to put out a fire at the Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul cathedral in Nantes, western France, on July 18, 2020. Picture: AFP

    Arson probe launched after French cathedral fire

    The fire erupted on Saturday morning inside the gothic cathedral in the western city, destroying the organ, but firefighters brought the blaze under control within hours.

    671 days ago
  • Screengrab of Cathredal fire in Nantes, France. Picture: Screengrab

    Firemen battle blaze at Nantes cathedral in western France

    The blaze comes just over a year after a major fire at the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, which destroyed its roof and main spire.

    671 days ago
  • Flames rise during a fire at the landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on 15 April 2019 afternoon, potentially involving renovation works being carried out at the site, the fire service said. Picture: AFP

    Eight months later, Notre-Dame cathedral still broken

    Stabilisation of the landmark cathedral is still the priority -- with rebuilding only likely to start in 2021.

    875 days ago
  • A view of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral on the 'Ile de la Cite' island in the Seine river in Paris following the fire that devastated the cathedral on April 16, 2019. Picture: AFP

    Notre-Dame cathedral 'still at risk of collapse' after fire

    France's culture ministry insisted that the urgent need to make the cathedral safe had dictated the pace of the works, following criticism that it had ignored the risks of lead poisoning.

    1010 days ago
  • Smoke and flames rise during a fire at the landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on 15 April 2019. Picture: AFP

    France probes possibility of negligence in Notre Dame fire

    A massive fire consumed Notre-Dame Cathedral on the evening of 15 April, gutting the roof of the Paris landmark and stunning France and the world, though firefighters saved the main bell towers and outer walls from collapse before bringing the blaze under control.

    1059 days ago
  • A man holds a smartphone showing a live broadcast of Archbishop of Paris Michel Aupetit holding the first mass of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral on June 15, 2019, two months after the April 15 fire, in Paris. Picture: AFP.

    Paris's Notre-Dame holds first mass since devastating blaze

    Dressed in a white robe and helmet, Archbishop of Paris Michel Aupetit led the service, which was attended by just some 30 people - half of them clergy.

    1070 days ago
  • A view of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral on the 'Ile de la Cite' island in the Seine river in Paris following the fire that devastated the cathedral on April 16, 2019. Picture: AFP

    Paris's Notre-Dame to celebrate first mass after fire

    There will be just some 30 people - half of them clergy - although the mass will be broadcast live on Catholic TV channel KTO.

    1071 days ago
  • Flames rise during a fire at the landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on 15 April 2019 afternoon, potentially involving renovation works being carried out at the site, the fire service said. Picture: AFP

    French MPs approve law on speedy Notre-Dame restoration

    Images of the ancient cathedral going up in flames last month sparked shock and dismay across the globe as well as in France, where it is considered one of the nation's most beloved landmarks.

    1105 days ago
  • Flames rise during a fire at the landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on 15 April 2019 afternoon, potentially involving renovation works being carried out at the site, the fire service said. Picture: AFP

    Workers smoked at Notre-Dame cathedral, admits contractor

    Notre-Dame's now mostly-destroyed roof was made of wood and included some of the original beams erected in the 12th century.

    1122 days ago
  • A view of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral on the 'Ile de la Cite' island in the Seine river in Paris following the fire that devastated the cathedral on April 16, 2019. Picture: AFP

    Salma Hayek 'proud' of husband after €100m Notre-Dame pledge

    Salma Hayek has paid a gushing tribute to her husband after he pledged €100 million to help rebuild the Notre-Dame Cathedral after it was partially destroyed by fire.

    1128 days ago
  • A view of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral on the 'Ile de la Cite' island in the Seine river in Paris following the fire that devastated the cathedral on April 16, 2019. Picture: AFP

    French President Macron hopes to rebuild Notre-Dame in five years

    Macron devoted a brief prime-time televised address to Monday’s catastrophic blaze in the heart of the capital, again postponing planned remarks on his response to months of anti-government protests.

    1130 days ago
  • Flames rise during a fire at the landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on 15 April 2019 afternoon, potentially involving renovation works being carried out at the site, the fire service said. Picture: AFP

    Notre-Dame's artworks to be transferred to Louvre Museum

    The artworks include relics such as the Christ’s crown of thorns and French king Saint-Louis’ 13th century tunic.

    1130 days ago
  • Smoke and flames rise during a fire at the landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on 15 April 2019. Picture: AFP

    'Centre of Paris in flames': What we know about the Notre-Dame Cathedral fire

    A fire at the 12th-century Notre-Dame Cathedral in France on Monday left Parisians devastated. The cathedral is one of France's most visited landmarks.

    1130 days ago
  • A fire broke out at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on Monday, 15 April 2019. Picture: AFP

    MAP: The Notre-Dame Cathedral fire

    A fire broke out at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on Monday. This maps locates the centuries-old cathedral in Paris.

    1131 days ago
  • Flames rise during a fire at the landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on 15 April 2019 afternoon, potentially involving renovation works being carried out at the site, the fire service said. Picture: AFP

    Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral on fire - firefighters

    Smoke could be seen billowing out from the top of the medieval cathedral, as flames leapt out besides its two bell towers, a Reuters witness said.

    1131 days ago
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