Designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's vestments for Notre Dame cathedral's post-fire reopening blend a colorful pop-art aesthetic with medieval touches.

The iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is getting ready to reopen next month after more than five years of closure.

Visitors will be able to admire Viollet-le-Duc's restored spire, as well as the roofs of the nave and choir. Three themed tour routes will be offered, each enabling visitors to discover different facets of the cathedral, from religious heritage to works of art. Full guided tours and group access will be available from June 2025.

Jackson DuBois, a 49-year-old from Cooperstown, NY, spent three months in France last year working to rebuild the 850-year-old Notre Dame Cathedral, which was severely damaged by a fire in April 2019. After an estimated $767 million in repairs by skilled craftspeople from around the world, it is set to reopen to the public Dec. 8.

A traveling augmented reality experience takes viewers inside the Paris landmark and explores what it took to restore it after a sweeping 2019 fire.

On December 7, the beloved Gothic cathedral in Paris will reopen after a five-year restoration project. Here's how to plan your visit.

Pope Francis will not participate in the opening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The head of the Church believes that his presence could distract attention from the ceremony's purpose. Pope Francis has decided not to attend the opening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.