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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00:00The foundation stone of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris was laid in 1163.
00:13It took 182 years to complete it.
00:16Vandalized during the French Revolution, for a while it was used as a warehouse.
00:22Notre-Dame was restored to the Catholic Church in 1802, and in 1804 Napoleon was crowned
00:27emperor.
00:30Victor Hugo's novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame raised the profile of the great building at
00:35an important moment.
00:38Restoration work was directed by Eugène Violet-le-Duc.
00:41Statues stained glass and aspire 93 metres above the ground, giving it its familiar form.
00:48For its 850th anniversary, eight new bells, as well as a second heavy bell, were installed.
00:56The great organ was restored.
01:00On April 15th 2019, fire swept through the oak timbers of the roof, triggering a wave
01:05of international emotion.