According to Gazeta Wyborcza, the restoration work "is going well, a lot of money and they are spent without scandals."

The fire of the cathedral on April 15, 2019 destroyed its roof and spire, but the main structure of the church, in particular both bell towers, survived.

Confidence that this 850-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site can be saved was obtained only in September last year, after the completion of the phase of its strengthening.

The stage consisted of maintaining 28 supporting arches, dismantling 500-ton metal scaffolding erected around the spire before the fire for its reconstruction, as well as clearing the nave and transept from debris.

On April 15, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte visited the cathedral.

Reconstruction work has been delayed several times, first due to high-toxic lead contamination, 450 tons of which covered the roof and spire, then due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“We have been working on the proper reconstruction of the cathedral for several months, starting with cleaning the walls, vaults and floors from soot and dust.

At the same time, the largest symphonic organs in France, which miraculously survived the fire, and the oil paintings of the 17th-18th centuries were miraculously restored.

(including Charles Le Brun and Rubens), who decorated the side chapels, ”the publication quotes Jean-Louis Jarjlin, coordinator of the reconstruction.

“The most important thing is ahead: reconstruction of organs in accordance with the original and reconstruction of the vault.

The stage of state tenders for these works will end soon, the spire will be restored in the spring of next year, - said the rector of the cathedral, Archbishop Patrick Shave.

- The cathedral will be brighter and more beautiful, the walls have acquired the original white glow.

Stained glass was cleaned, which will affect the amount of light entering the interior.

It will be changed so much that those who knew it before may even be shocked. "

Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron

“To restore this gothic masterpiece, the world’s largest fundraiser was organized.

We have raised 830 million euros from 350,000 donors - individuals, businesses and government agencies from 150 countries, "said Bertrand de Feido of the National Heritage Foundation, one of the three institutions responsible for accepting donations.

According to earlier statements, the reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral is to be completed by 2024, when the Olympic Games will be held in Paris.