French President Emmanuel Macron on top of Notre Dame, reviewing the restoration work

French President Emmanuel Macron listens to explanations at the top of the spire of the Notre Dame cathedral as restoration work continues in Paris, France, 08 December 2023. EPA/CHRISTOPHE ENA / POOL MAXPPP OUT

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Notre Dame Cathedral on 08 December, to mark the one-year countdown to its reopening in 2024 following extensive restoration after the fire four years ago.

Macron`s visit, continuing his annual tradition since the blaze on 15 April 2019, is aimed to highlight the progress in the works, including the near completion of the cathedral spire. /BGNES