On April 15, 2019, the famous Gothic cathedral, more than 850 years old and symbol of France, was partially ravaged by flames. It is due to reopen on December 8, 2024. Videographic showing key moments in the history of Notre-Dame cathedral. VIDEOGRAPHIC
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00:00 The foundation stone of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was laid in 1163.
00:14 It took 182 years to complete it.
00:18 Vandalized during the French Revolution, for a while it was used as a warehouse.
00:24 Notre Dame was restored to the Catholic Church in 1802, and in 1804 Napoleon was crowned
00:29 emperor.
00:32 Victor Hugo's novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame raised the profile of the great building
00:36 at an important moment.
00:39 Restoration work was directed by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc.
00:43 Statues stained glass and aspire 93 meters above the ground, giving it its familiar form.
00:49 For its 850th anniversary, eight new bells, as well as a second heavy bell, were installed.
00:57 The great organ was restored.
01:01 On April 15th 2019, fire swept through the oak timbers of the roof, triggering a wave
01:07 of international emotion.
01:09 Years of work will be needed to restore Notre Dame to its former glory.
01:13 [silence]