One Year Until Notre Dame Reopens to Public After Fire

The restoration of Notre Dame hits a milestone Friday: one year until the cathedral reopens its huge doors to the public, on Dec. 8, 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron will don a hard hat and tour the fenced-off reconstruction site where stonemasons, carpenters and hundreds of other artisans are hammering away to meet the 12-month deadline. When their job is done, they will hand over to Notre Dame’s priests, employees, chorists and worshippers.