Notre Dame

Five years after the fire: Notre Dame reopens now

It has taken over five years, but now the fire-ravaged Paris Cathedral Notre Dame is ready to reopen its doors. At Saturday's grand ceremony, celebrity guests will attend – including the incoming President of the USA.

Kristersson to Notre Dame

First images of Notre Dame: "Even more beautiful"

After five years of major renovations following the extensive fire, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is being unveiled to France's president. In a week, the landmark will be reopened to the general public.

Row over entrance fee to Notre Dame: "Betrayal"

So the Olympic opening ceremony will be protected against terror

Paris is holding its breath ahead of Friday's Olympic opening ceremony in Paris, which is a security nightmare. The entire area around the Seine River is blocked off, while 75,000 police officers and soldiers are ready to prevent terrorist attacks. This is the most extraordinary thing a country can do, says France's Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin to BFM television.

Fire in Cathedral in France Under Control