The 2019 reopening date of France's famous Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was severely damaged by fire in 2019, has been announced.

Notre Dame Cathedral, the symbol of Paris, will reopen to visitors on December 7 with the completion of the extensive restoration work initiated after the devastating fire in 2019. French ministers are preparing to take a step towards charging tourists to enter the cathedral.

Culture Minister Rachida Dati said that entrance fees are applied in many important religious sites in Europe, and that a symbolic fee should be set for Notre Dame. Stating that by charging 5 euros per visitor, Notre Dame could generate 75 million euros a year, Minister Dati stated that this would provide resources for both the protection of the cathedral and the restoration of other historical heritage.