I remember walking into the breakroom at work and looking up at the monitor to see the cathedral enveloped in flames. I let out a moan of horror and my co-workers were startled. But not one of them was paying attention, and none of them knew what Notre Dame was, and they didn't care. It was just another video to them. That's when I knew I had to retire. And I did. I've been keeping track of the rebuilding since the beginning, and although I have always loved admired France, I now have a new love and passion for its people and they're incredible skill. Gardez le moral et la passion indestructible. Vous êtes le cœur du monde.
I for a text from a friend who knew I’d just been there, and I thought she was making a sick joke. When I looked into it, I was so distraught I picked up my daughter from school since I knew that, when the tears started, I wasn’t going to be able to drive. It ripped my heart out.
I live very close to Westminster Abbey and on that awful day in April, 2019, I went for a late night walk and stopped outside that majestic building. That day’s terrible events in Paris were heartbreaking and as I looked up at the Abbey, I was reminded of the magnificence of buildings like Notre Dame, particularly as the two buildings have many similarities. I thought about the great skills of the individuals who had designed those buildings, built them and maintained them over the years. I was and still am, very grateful that German bombing hadn’t damaged that Abbey. I am so grateful that there are still human beings alive who are so skilled in their craft and we must salute them.
One of the most important buildings in French culture and history and really all of Europe and Christendom in general. Glad they're treating it with the respect it deserves.
To all the millennial who think the world would be run by robots,think again,nothing like the human hand to rebuild something as beautiful and historic as Notre Dame du Paris ,the craftsmen work will forever be there ,with the history of the cathedral after the 2019 fire ! Blessed their hearts
Great job. I'm a metal fabricator and really appreciate people who take pride in their work, and getting the job done right. My hats off to all the craftsmen and women who took on this project and knocked it out of the park.
I am so impressed by this, and proud to have donated to its restoration. Congratulations to all the specialists and constructionists and artists, you have done France proud, and on time!
I first visited Notre Dame Cathedral in August, 1989. As a Filipino Catholic, my visit was more significant because i was able to pray in a house of God in Paris, France. As well, marveled at the architecture and the art (paintings on the walls, sculptures, colorful stained glass windows). Hence, watching the footages on television when the cathedral was burning in 2019 was such a horrifying occurrence for me. This past Nov. 15, 2024, i was able to visit Notre Dame again. However, our tour group went there at night. So, i only took photos from the outside. I commend the French people, the Parisians and all the workers, artisans, engineers, et al. who successfully restored this gem of a cathedral and a Paris landmark.
I love that they included a time capsule in the wings...a list of the 2000 artisans who rebirted this achievement of humanity. Imagine the reactions of archeologists, specializing in our present genre, finding this list and digging into interviews such as this very video, in order to educate our descendants about the initial fire, the politics of funding the repairs, the international groups of patrons and experts who was in alignment about one cause...restoring a touchstine for the French.
I am English but was devastated when Notre-Dame Cathedral burnt down as it is part of the soul of France and known to and visited by people from all over the world, restoring it at all, let alone in five years is a monumental achievement. Viva La France.
I first went into Notre Dame in 2009. Even though I’m not religious I was moved to tears by its beauty and atmosphere and I’m so looking forward to going back and seeing it again in all its refurbished glory. So beautiful. Thank you to all the men and women who poured their hearts into bringing it back to life. Sending love from England 🏴
When we gather the best of the past we honour our ancestors... So too when rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral all those that conceptualised and built it are honoured and hope is reborn through this generation that replicates their art and skills.
Congratulations to all of Paris and all of France for this monumental restoration. What an achievement. I hope pieces will be done on each trade involved to showcase the incredible workmanship. Watching FAITHFULLY from 🇺🇸.
If there is beauty in humanity, it is summed up in the passion, technique and love invested in the restoration of this magnificent monument. True, money made it possible, but "God's ways are mysterious" and this work should be understood in this way.
I was heartbroken when I saw the fire. Although I’m not a Parisian or even French, I recall my visit to Notre-Dame back in 1998 with great fondness. I have nothing but admiration and pride for all those who contributed to the reconstruction, well done all!
Thank you France 24 for bringing such a wonderful perspective in showcasing the hard work and dedication of these French craftsmen and artisans in restoring the magnificence of the Cathedral. I am equally impressed with the faith of the French people on those young craftsmen who lived up to the challenge in restoring this ancient relic to its brilliant glory.
Having worked various trades from about 12 years old ( with my father and his brothers ) and spent most of my working life as a woodworker and done a few special design/build projects for churches , I can only exult in the credit given to these crafts people. They will remember this work all their lives. This happened for me on much less dramatic occasions - if you take pride in your work and are offered certain special jobs , it is a ' gift that keeps on giving'. As a devout non-aligned-religiously person , it was wonderful to hear the importance of the human factor emphasized.
The efforts, passion and devotion that these people put in to restore the cathedral, in itself, is a miracle. I cried in front of the screen when the spire collapsed in 2019. I am so looking forwards to see it again.
It’s opening on my birthday!! As soon as that was announced a year ago, I immediately made plans to go. I’ll be missing my wedding anniversary and my husband’s birthday (he and the kiddo can’t come with me since she’s got school) to be there. I was there just before it the fire. When I took my daughter at the end of 2019, she was so sad she couldn’t go inside. I’m going back in January for a month, and this time, she’s coming! Gonna be more tears.
I am so thankful for all of the artisans, engineers, craftspeople, et cetera, who worked to restore this magnificent cathedral for Paris, for France, and for all who love Notre Dame around the world. I look forward to visiting in 2025.
Working in architecture and now as a construction manager. I have worked on fire restoration projects and now working on mega manufacturing and their complexities. When I think of combining into a mega fire restoration project; the complexity, costs, procurement, craftsmanship and all the unknowns the restoration team faced, I am awe-inspired by the results of the efforts of thousands. Those involved and France literally spared no expense. My son and I were in Paris 18 months ago, stopping to see Notre Dame and I look forward to visiting this historic building.
Having been there a couple times this makes my heart happy. I was heartbroken in 2019. So beautiful, congratulations France. Cheers to all those involved in the project, especially all the talented architects and artisans!
Credit to France for a tremendous restoration effort. By comparison, travel to New Zealand where the ruins of the Christchurch cathedral still haunt it's central city 14 years after it was wrecked by the 2010 earthquake due to lack of political leadership and national pride..
@@ianbertus1119with the greatest respect, while it has only a small population by comparison to France, New Zealand is not a poor country. I’ve worked there and visited many times and can testify that New Zealand is sophisticated, well run, very mature economy and the only reason that the Christchurch Cathedral has not been rebuilt its Government and people simply don’t hold this piece of architecture in the same way that the French view Notre Dame. Shame really, cause it’s a beautiful city on a really beautiful island and deserves a cathedral that befits the city.
Seeing the pride these many people are taking in their work is inspiring. I’m proud to say that I also have a great deal of pride for what I do, too. I wish that for us all.
Brilliant. I hope you will put all of the videos you've created into a long form video showing the entire process. Visiting the many artisans who were part of the process is beautiful. This really is a once in a lifetime effort. Thank you for allowing all of us who love Paris and Notre Dame to follow this amazing restoration effort.
As a Protestant I of course do not agree with certain teachings of the Catholic Church. However, I do believe in respect, tolerance and freedom for all faiths. I was in Notre Dame on Easter Sunday of 1982 on a high school trip and loved it. The Cathedral was the highlight of my time there. I am very glad she will be back serving the people. I really liked the Rector's words from about 15:30 onward in this video. Notre Dame is a Cathedral to the world.
Thank you to France and to each person who worked in the restoration, for your craftsmanship, your passion and pride in your work, your love for history and culture, save for the believers, for glorifying God with your beautiful work!
The divine transcends all that separate us from our small human perspective. This is truly divine, the sacred geometry, art, sound science and that to tuning the bells to F# consistent with Earths frequency, and the unified effort to create something sacred and inspiring. Sacred and Scientific. It was heartbreaking to watch it burn even though I’m not Catholic, but very much looking forward to experiencing its divine energy someday🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you, Congratulations, and may God bless all those who worked so hard to rebuild and restore this beautiful cathedral. Truly only an inspired work of love could accomplish this.
My son and I visited Paris and Notre Dame in 2018 and were overwhelmed by its beauty. The tour guide boasted that the cathedral was so well built that engineers have never found even a crack during periodic inspections over the centuries. An extraordinary claim - earthquakes, stormy weather, barbarian invaders, the Nazis? He assured me it was true. Invaders may have trashed other parts of Paris, but they left Notre Dame undamaged. In April 2019 my son called me to alert me of the devastating news - Notre Dame was on fire. No, not the local Catholic high school for girls. Not the university in Indiana. The majestic church we visited in Paris just the year before. Stunned disbelief hardly describes my feelings as I watched the beautiful cathedral burn. The tour guide's claim was my first thought. "Not even a crack" over all the centuries, yet I am now seeing the great church engulfed in flame, surely to be destroyed. May God bless the firefighters who saved Notre Dame. May God bless all who contributed in ways great and small to the restoration of this great cathedral to Our Lady, this great symbol of France.
Just incredible the amount of work carried out in 5 years...fortunately the French have not lost medieval know-how, I knew that some workers went to perfect their knowledge at the Guedelon castle is built as in the medieval era ...a huge congratulations to all these workers, engineers, tanners, tailors, blacksmiths, archaeologists, historians, specialists in historical monuments...etc...all these people who participated in this historic project! their work is unique and wonderful! a special thank you to General Georgelin, head of the project who unfortunately died during this adventure ! his energy and rigor were a major quality in this restoration! big thanks to him!
Marvellous, absolutely marvellous, the combined efforts to repair our dear Lady. I was mostly impressed by the number of young people, artesans who've embraced trades that we thought had long disappeared! I cannot wait to go see that by myself!
I was in the UK when the fire broke out and saw it in the news. I have wanted to visit ever since. It is so heartening to see the cathedral restored to its former glory. It was a beautiful gesture to add the names of all those who worked on the restoration into that phoenix. ❤
There are are some that do criticize this restoration and remodel. To them I state there was a fair chance that it wouldn't be done at all, or the work would take decades. It took only four years. Open for business once again. Glory to God.
It's mesmerizing to witness how Notre Dame revitalized and uplifted not just French people but the whole world. The site carries spiritual and historical meaning even before Christianity from Gallo-Roman times and most likely even before that. It reminds us all that history didn't start from specific moment we would like to believe and that lot was happening long before that.
Praise God first each person, whom he created, to be here at this moment in time and with their specific talents to complete this monumental work for the Glory of God! Alleluia! Alleluia!
I believe in "silver linings". And if there is a silver lining to the fire of 2019 at Notre Dame, it is that it gave older tradespeople and young ones ready to learn new skills, the opportunity to work together to complete this monumental task! How inspiring for the present and the future of Europe's cathedrals!!
It should reopen on December 8th……the feast of the Immaculate Conception. ❤❤❤ I cried when I learned of the fire….my heart broke. It would be nice to see FRANCE embrace GOD again for NOTRE Dame is just a building without belief in God.
0:44 "A monument restored identically of the cathedral design in 1884". But construction began in 1163 and the cathedral was largely completed by 1345.
Yes in the 1800s Notre Dame was almost left in ruin, but it was restored back then, in fact, the spire (that collapsed) was added in the 1800s it didn't have it before then (it had a bell tower spire). Incredibly one of the main reasons Notre Dame survived was that back in the 1800s they thought a fire could start in the roof and added protection to the building in case it did, it's the main reason the cathedral survived the fire.
@@andyroo9381 I'm from Arizona and visited Paris on 30 different trips in the past 35 years. I love Paris and have always visited Notre Dame. I'm an old white, retired single man trying to live on SS. Now, my travel days are out of reach. I donated to the "Rebuild Notre Dame" fund (but only $10). I wish I could visit to see the new Notre Dame. It is exciting to see the restoration on TH-cam.
❤❤❤❤❤ I love France👏🙏God bless France❤❤❤❤в россии не работает you tube и я не смогу увидеть прекрасное зрелище открытия, только отрывки в новостях в телефоне с vpn😔. Но все равно я так рада, что есть столько прекрасных умельцев что воссоздали Нотр Дам❤ этот вечный монумент во славу человечества❤
I wonder, the fire in the church, April 2019, an omen of what was to come in 2019-2020? It's been a difficult 4 + years round the world. I'm glad the cathedral has been restored. Blessed be all the artists, builders, bell repair ppl, etc.
The single most important thing to remember is, while a building is being restored hire a night fire watchman. Yes, a real person is expensive, but rebuilding is far more expensive.
I don’t like reliving videos of the fire…as an American who visited the cathedral it made me cry and see them beings back that emotion…I’m not a cryer ( having only done that in public at my parents funeral)
It makes me think about all of the times we hear people say things like “we can’t do that today.” Yes we can, plus we can do it faster. The only thing stopping us is expense. We don’t follow the will of one person in countries that elect their leaders. Now it requires the “will of the people” to make these projects.
Great video! But WHAT did the voice-over say at 00:46? "A monument restored identically to the cathedral designed in 1844" !!! NO !!! The cathedral was RESTORED between 1844-1864 - to repair the desecration and damage it suffered during the 1790s French Revolution. But the cathedral itself is Medieval! It has been modified over the centuries but it was originally built between 1163 and 1260!
Thank goodness the religious extremism that built that does not reside in our lives today. And thank goodness it has survived , if we don't learn our lessons we are doomed to repeat them.
I remember walking into the breakroom at work and looking up at the monitor to see the cathedral enveloped in flames. I let out a moan of horror and my co-workers were startled. But not one of them was paying attention, and none of them knew what Notre Dame was, and they didn't care. It was just another video to them. That's when I knew I had to retire. And I did. I've been keeping track of the rebuilding since the beginning, and although I have always loved admired France, I now have a new love and passion for its people and they're incredible skill. Gardez le moral et la passion indestructible. Vous êtes le cœur du monde.
I for a text from a friend who knew I’d just been there, and I thought she was making a sick joke. When I looked into it, I was so distraught I picked up my daughter from school since I knew that, when the tears started, I wasn’t going to be able to drive. It ripped my heart out.
My boss asked me if I wanted to go home, knowing how much France means to me.
How sad for your coworkers.
Good for you
@@merwinchambers1840
Yes.
I live very close to Westminster Abbey and on that awful day in April, 2019, I went for a late night walk and stopped outside that majestic building. That day’s terrible events in Paris were heartbreaking and as I looked up at the Abbey, I was reminded of the magnificence of buildings like Notre Dame, particularly as the two buildings have many similarities. I thought about the great skills of the individuals who had designed those buildings, built them and maintained them over the years. I was and still am, very grateful that German bombing hadn’t damaged that Abbey. I am so grateful that there are still human beings alive who are so skilled in their craft and we must salute them.
Well and truly stated.
My first visit to Westminster left me breathless.
These buildings are shrines to the souls of nations.
That’s exactly how abomination of desolation looks like.
I am not even a Christian, but this is part of France's culture and history. It brought tears to my eyes. So happy for the people of France.
One of the most important buildings in French culture and history and really all of Europe and Christendom in general. Glad they're treating it with the respect it deserves.
Those French sure know how to make something beautiful. Congratulations! This was most inspiring.
To all the millennial who think the world would be run by robots,think again,nothing like the human hand to rebuild something as beautiful and historic as Notre Dame du Paris ,the craftsmen work will forever be there ,with the history of the cathedral after the 2019 fire ! Blessed their hearts
I don't know any "millennial who think the world would be run by robots," and I AM a millennial.
Wasn’t it boomers who made up the jetsons? Wtf do millennials have to do with this
All of France should be so proud!
Great job. I'm a metal fabricator and really appreciate people who take pride in their work, and getting the job done right. My hats off to all the craftsmen and women who took on this project and knocked it out of the park.
I was Baptized in this Cathedral shortly after my birth in 1954. Wonderful to see it restored. A monumental piece of history. Toujours dans mon coeur.
I am so impressed by this, and proud to have donated to its restoration.
Congratulations to all the specialists and constructionists and artists, you have done France proud, and on time!
I first visited Notre Dame Cathedral in August, 1989. As a Filipino Catholic, my visit was more significant because i was able to pray in a house of God in Paris, France. As well, marveled at the architecture and the art (paintings on the walls, sculptures, colorful stained glass windows). Hence, watching the footages on television when the cathedral was burning in 2019 was such a horrifying occurrence for me. This past Nov. 15, 2024, i was able to visit Notre Dame again. However, our tour group went there at night. So, i only took photos from the outside.
I commend the French people, the Parisians and all the workers, artisans, engineers, et al. who successfully restored this gem of a cathedral and a Paris landmark.
I saw NotreDame in 1985. It is on my Bucket List to see it again returned to its glory. God willing!
Thank you for making this story about all the crafts people, carpenters, electricians, technicians, engineers etc. I really enjoyed listening to them.
Amen❤
I love that they included a time capsule in the wings...a list of the 2000 artisans who rebirted this achievement of humanity. Imagine the reactions of archeologists, specializing in our present genre, finding this list and digging into interviews such as this very video, in order to educate our descendants about the initial fire, the politics of funding the repairs, the international groups of patrons and experts who was in alignment about one cause...restoring a touchstine for the French.
I don't think the cathedral will ever be lost or forgotten.
Perhaps with the restoration of this sacred monument people will be inspired to restore within themselves that which it symbolizes.
I am English but was devastated when Notre-Dame Cathedral burnt down as it is part of the soul of France and known to and visited by people from all over the world, restoring it at all, let alone in five years is a monumental achievement.
Viva La France.
I first went into Notre Dame in 2009. Even though I’m not religious I was moved to tears by its beauty and atmosphere and I’m so looking forward to going back and seeing it again in all its refurbished glory. So beautiful. Thank you to all the men and women who poured their hearts into bringing it back to life. Sending love from England 🏴
When we gather the best of the past we honour our ancestors... So too when rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral all those that conceptualised and built it are honoured and hope is reborn through this generation that replicates their art and skills.
Congratulations to all of Paris and all of France for this monumental restoration. What an achievement. I hope pieces will be done on each trade involved to showcase the incredible workmanship. Watching FAITHFULLY from 🇺🇸.
If there is beauty in humanity, it is summed up in the passion, technique and love invested in the restoration of this magnificent monument. True, money made it possible, but "God's ways are mysterious" and this work should be understood in this way.
I was heartbroken when I saw the fire. Although I’m not a Parisian or even French, I recall my visit to Notre-Dame back in 1998 with great fondness. I have nothing but admiration and pride for all those who contributed to the reconstruction, well done all!
A thank you to you, an even larger thank you to France! We here in the US, have a need of examples of such unity of purpose!
Thank you France 24 for bringing such a wonderful perspective in showcasing the hard work and dedication of these French craftsmen and artisans in restoring the magnificence of the Cathedral. I am equally impressed with the faith of the French people on those young craftsmen who lived up to the challenge in restoring this ancient relic to its brilliant glory.
The most beautiful thing for artisans and craftspeople to work together and make magic happen!
Having worked various trades from about 12 years old ( with my father and his brothers ) and spent most of my working life as a woodworker and done a few special design/build projects for churches , I can only exult in the credit given to these crafts people. They will remember this work all their lives. This happened for me on much less dramatic occasions - if you take pride in your work and are offered certain special jobs , it is a ' gift that keeps on giving'. As a devout non-aligned-religiously person , it was wonderful to hear the importance of the human factor emphasized.
❤❤❤❤❤All those who restored the cathedral are heroes!!
The efforts, passion and devotion that these people put in to restore the cathedral, in itself, is a miracle. I cried in front of the screen when the spire collapsed in 2019. I am so looking forwards to see it again.
It’s opening on my birthday!! As soon as that was announced a year ago, I immediately made plans to go. I’ll be missing my wedding anniversary and my husband’s birthday (he and the kiddo can’t come with me since she’s got school) to be there. I was there just before it the fire. When I took my daughter at the end of 2019, she was so sad she couldn’t go inside. I’m going back in January for a month, and this time, she’s coming! Gonna be more tears.
@NoelleTakestheSky same, I hope you enjoy it!
An incredible Cathedral, incredible restoration work and incredible craftsmanship...
hopefully never to be lost.
Truly magnificent! Every person involved should feel immensely proud on restoring Notre Dame de Paris for the world!
I am so thankful for all of the artisans, engineers, craftspeople, et cetera, who worked to restore this magnificent cathedral for Paris, for France, and for all who love Notre Dame around the world. I look forward to visiting in 2025.
Working in architecture and now as a construction manager. I have worked on fire restoration projects and now working on mega manufacturing and their complexities. When I think of combining into a mega fire restoration project; the complexity, costs, procurement, craftsmanship and all the unknowns the restoration team faced, I am awe-inspired by the results of the efforts of thousands. Those involved and France literally spared no expense. My son and I were in Paris 18 months ago, stopping to see Notre Dame and I look forward to visiting this historic building.
Having been there a couple times this makes my heart happy. I was heartbroken in 2019. So beautiful, congratulations France. Cheers to all those involved in the project, especially all the talented architects and artisans!
One must take your hat off to all the skilled trades involved in constructing that church, cutting edge in every individual area.
Credit to France for a tremendous restoration effort. By comparison, travel to New Zealand where the ruins of the Christchurch cathedral still haunt it's central city 14 years after it was wrecked by the 2010 earthquake due to lack of political leadership and national pride..
Well the people of the world who donated because it is a highly recognized symbol are to thank.
New Zealand is a poor country. They don’t have money to restore their historic legacy. So we must feel sorry for that country.
@@ianbertus1119with the greatest respect, while it has only a small population by comparison to France, New Zealand is not a poor country. I’ve worked there and visited many times and can testify that New Zealand is sophisticated, well run, very mature economy and the only reason that the Christchurch Cathedral has not been rebuilt its Government and people simply don’t hold this piece of architecture in the same way that the French view Notre Dame. Shame really, cause it’s a beautiful city on a really beautiful island and deserves a cathedral that befits the city.
It isn't too late. Christchurch cathedral can be restored. All it takes is will. Good luck 🤞
Seeing the pride these many people are taking in their work is inspiring. I’m proud to say that I also have a great deal of pride for what I do, too. I wish that for us all.
Thank you to all the French people, i am sure i will shed few tears when i go back to Notre-Dame.
Long live the Great Notre-Dame Cathedral!!
Magnificent work, bravo , a true gem has been saved 👏
I am thoroughly impressed with the effort that has gone into restoring the cathedral. I look forward to visiting Notre Dame after it reopens.
God willing, I will see it too.
Brilliant. I hope you will put all of the videos you've created into a long form video showing the entire process. Visiting the many artisans who were part of the process is beautiful. This really is a once in a lifetime effort. Thank you for allowing all of us who love Paris and Notre Dame to follow this amazing restoration effort.
As a Protestant I of course do not agree with certain teachings of the Catholic Church. However, I do believe in respect, tolerance and freedom for all faiths. I was in Notre Dame on Easter Sunday of 1982 on a high school trip and loved it. The Cathedral was the highlight of my time there. I am very glad she will be back serving the people. I really liked the Rector's words from about 15:30 onward in this video. Notre Dame is a Cathedral to the world.
MrLeson, how many were killed on St Bartholemew’s massacre?
Thank you for such a beautiful documentary it will become part of Parisian history.
Vive La France!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It must have been an honor to be invited to.work on the restoration! Incredible task!
Thank you to France and to each person who worked in the restoration, for your craftsmanship, your passion and pride in your work, your love for history and culture, save for the believers, for glorifying God with your beautiful work!
French excel in what ever they do Gods blessings
The divine transcends all that separate us from our small human perspective. This is truly divine, the sacred geometry, art, sound science and that to tuning the bells to F# consistent with Earths frequency, and the unified effort to create something sacred and inspiring. Sacred and Scientific. It was heartbreaking to watch it burn even though I’m not Catholic, but very much looking forward to experiencing its divine energy someday🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you, Congratulations, and may God bless all those who worked so hard to rebuild and restore this beautiful cathedral. Truly only an inspired work of love could accomplish this.
My son and I visited Paris and Notre Dame in 2018 and were overwhelmed by its beauty. The tour guide boasted that the cathedral was so well built that engineers have never found even a crack during periodic inspections over the centuries. An extraordinary claim - earthquakes, stormy weather, barbarian invaders, the Nazis? He assured me it was true. Invaders may have trashed other parts of Paris, but they left Notre Dame undamaged. In April 2019 my son called me to alert me of the devastating news - Notre Dame was on fire. No, not the local Catholic high school for girls. Not the university in Indiana. The majestic church we visited in Paris just the year before. Stunned disbelief hardly describes my feelings as I watched the beautiful cathedral burn. The tour guide's claim was my first thought. "Not even a crack" over all the centuries, yet I am now seeing the great church engulfed in flame, surely to be destroyed. May God bless the firefighters who saved Notre Dame. May God bless all who contributed in ways great and small to the restoration of this great cathedral to Our Lady, this great symbol of France.
Miraculous and Amazing!!!
Just incredible the amount of work carried out in 5 years...fortunately the French have not lost medieval know-how, I knew that some workers went to perfect their knowledge at the Guedelon castle is built as in the medieval era ...a huge congratulations to all these workers, engineers, tanners, tailors, blacksmiths, archaeologists, historians, specialists in historical monuments...etc...all these people who participated in this historic project! their work is unique and wonderful!
a special thank you to General Georgelin, head of the project who unfortunately died during this adventure ! his energy and rigor were a major quality in this restoration! big thanks to him!
Marvellous, absolutely marvellous, the combined efforts to repair our dear Lady. I was mostly impressed by the number of young people, artesans who've embraced trades that we thought had long disappeared!
I cannot wait to go see that by myself!
I was in the UK when the fire broke out and saw it in the news. I have wanted to visit ever since. It is so heartening to see the cathedral restored to its former glory. It was a beautiful gesture to add the names of all those who worked on the restoration into that phoenix. ❤
I love seeing all these crafts people who contributed to the restoration. Especially watching them in action
My compliments to the everyday worker who helped rebuild this national treasure, job well done !
Congratulations and thanks to the people of France and the world whose skills and faith have restored this sacred place Notre Dame.
There are are some that do criticize this restoration and remodel.
To them I state there was a fair chance that it wouldn't be done at all, or the work would take decades.
It took only four years. Open for business once again.
Glory to God.
It's mesmerizing to witness how Notre Dame revitalized and uplifted not just French people but the whole world. The site carries spiritual and historical meaning even before Christianity from Gallo-Roman times and most likely even before that. It reminds us all that history didn't start from specific moment we would like to believe and that lot was happening long before that.
Praise God first each person, whom he created, to be here at this moment in time and with their specific talents to complete this monumental work for the Glory of God! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thanks to all workers and all the people that donated money for the rebuilding.❤❤
Outstanding, I cant wait to attend Mass again there.
I believe in "silver linings". And if there is a silver lining to the fire of 2019 at Notre Dame, it is that it gave older tradespeople and young ones ready to learn new skills, the opportunity to work together to complete this monumental task! How inspiring for the present and the future of Europe's cathedrals!!
Imagine what it will be like for the people who attend Midnight Mass there in a few weeks! It will be like being in heaven!
Christmas Mass? Oh, what an occasion!! Maybe they will film it and broadcast it?
It should reopen on December 8th……the feast of the Immaculate Conception. ❤❤❤
I cried when I learned of the fire….my heart broke. It would be nice to see FRANCE embrace GOD again for NOTRE Dame is just a building without belief in God.
architect's choice
0:44 "A monument restored identically of the cathedral design in 1884".
But construction began in 1163 and the cathedral was largely completed by 1345.
Yes, but it was restored in the 19th century and things were added or replaced at that time.
Yes in the 1800s Notre Dame was almost left in ruin, but it was restored back then, in fact, the spire (that collapsed) was added in the 1800s it didn't have it before then (it had a bell tower spire). Incredibly one of the main reasons Notre Dame survived was that back in the 1800s they thought a fire could start in the roof and added protection to the building in case it did, it's the main reason the cathedral survived the fire.
Vive la Cathedrale!! Vive la France!! 🇫🇷
Nice to see the spire and cross rise again was heartbreaking seeing collapse in slowmo
Viva Le France 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷
God Bless France ✝️❤️
Thanks for all your work, from Arizona
Time to take AirFrance and visit Notre Dame!
@@andyroo9381 I'm from Arizona and visited Paris on 30 different trips in the past 35 years. I love Paris and have always visited Notre Dame. I'm an old white, retired single man trying to live on SS. Now, my travel days are out of reach. I donated to the "Rebuild Notre Dame" fund (but only $10). I wish I could visit to see the new Notre Dame. It is exciting to see the restoration on TH-cam.
Spectacular 🤍
Remarkable Achievement !
Superbe vidéo.
Excellent job! Congratulations!
Thank you
God bless and protect all this people who restore your church. Amen
❤❤❤❤❤ I love France👏🙏God bless France❤❤❤❤в россии не работает you tube и я не смогу увидеть прекрасное зрелище открытия, только отрывки в новостях в телефоне с vpn😔. Но все равно я так рада, что есть столько прекрасных умельцев что воссоздали Нотр Дам❤ этот вечный монумент во славу человечества❤
Beautiful
...I´m out of words!
Bravo a Tous❤
I wonder, the fire in the church, April 2019, an omen of what was to come in 2019-2020? It's been a difficult 4 + years round the world. I'm glad the cathedral has been restored. Blessed be all the artists, builders, bell repair ppl, etc.
Magnifique!
The single most important thing to remember is, while a building is being restored hire a night fire watchman. Yes, a real person is expensive, but rebuilding is far more expensive.
I love it
Me too
I don’t like reliving videos of the fire…as an American who visited the cathedral it made me cry and see them beings back that emotion…I’m not a cryer ( having only done that in public at my parents funeral)
It makes me think about all of the times we hear people say things like “we can’t do that today.” Yes we can, plus we can do it faster. The only thing stopping us is expense. We don’t follow the will of one person in countries that elect their leaders. Now it requires the “will of the people” to make these projects.
Hey Coy! Thanks for all you do! Give us a shout out in for Simmons Middle School, South Dakota!
Following the restoration of this is how I learned there is such a thing as a stained glass historian.
Awesome.
Great video! But WHAT did the voice-over say at 00:46?
"A monument restored identically to the cathedral designed in 1844" !!! NO !!! The cathedral was RESTORED between 1844-1864 - to repair the desecration and damage it suffered during the 1790s French Revolution. But the cathedral itself is Medieval! It has been modified over the centuries but it was originally built between 1163 and 1260!
Gratulon.
Wow!😮
The biggest cultural event of the century - December 7th, 2024. Everybody's coming!
Thanks, DRC for all gold from that cathedral.
May God be praised for such an excellent restoration. A minus is the addition of modernist art which is ugly.
Merci President Macron. I have visited Notre Dame . It is beautiful even then.
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Hope this will bring people back to the Lord, not just the building itself
Thank goodness the religious extremism that built that does not reside in our lives today.
And thank goodness it has survived , if we don't learn our lessons we are doomed to repeat them.
This will bring tens if not hundreds of millions of Christian tourists back to France. Really wise move rebuilding it in a hurry.
5:00 If these bells are newly made, where are the original ones?