The iconic medieval towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral have officially reopened to the public, six years after a massive fire destroyed parts of the historic monument and forced its closure.
The main section of the cathedral reopened in December 2024, but restoring the twin towers took additional time due to the complexity of the reconstruction work.
A major restoration project has been underway in recent years to return the cathedral to its former glory after it suffered severe damage in the 2019 blaze.
On Friday, 19 September 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron presided over the reopening ceremony, marking a significant milestone in France’s cultural and historical preservation efforts.
Notre-Dame, one of the most iconic landmarks of Paris, officially reopened its central nave on 7 December 2024, nearly destroyed in the 2019 fire that ravaged the 861-year-old building.
Following the tragedy, almost $1 billion in global donations were raised within a short time, highlighting Notre-Dame’s symbolic significance worldwide.
Before the fire, the last major damage to the cathedral occurred during the French Revolution, while it survived both World Wars largely unscathed.
