The bells of Notre Dame in Paris rang out together on Friday for the first time since a 2019 fire that devastated the historic cathedral.
Image: FRANCOIS GUILLOT / AFPThe sound of the eight bells in Notre Dame’s northern belfry came a month before the cathedral is to reopen following five years of painstaking restoration work in the wake of the blaze.
On the evening of April 19, 2019 Parisians and the world watched in horror as flames ravaged the world heritage landmark and then toppled its spire. Some 250 companies and hundreds of experts were mobilised for a restoration costing hundreds of millions of euros.“It’s not perfect yet, but we will make it perfect,” said Alexandre Gougeon who is in charge of the re-installation of the bells.The 2019 fire destroyed part of the northern belfry, requiring it to be restored and the bells to be removed, cleaned of dust and lead, and then returned to their space.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales will both attend events to commemorate British war dead this weekend.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
R500 million spent on Presidential Medical Unit since 2019 - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports,The unit covers medical costs for current and former presidents, their deputies and their spouses.
Read more »
Dame Maggie Smith’s final goodbyeDame Maggie Smith’s funeral was held in London, celebrating her extraordinary life and career with a heartfelt service.
Read more »
South Africans shine at Fashion Week Studio runway show in ParisFashion Week Studio hosted an extraordinary evening dedicated to global fashion. The well-curated runway show, featured the unique collections of a wide range of international designers.
Read more »
Gayton McKenzie’s trip to 2024 Paris Olympics cost SA taxpayers R800 000The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture revealed it spent R27.9 million sending Team South Africa to the recent 2024 Paris Olympics.
Read more »
What Gayton McKenzie's trip to the Paris Olympics cost taxpayersThe Department of Sport, Arts and Culture confirmed that the total budget to send Team SA to the 2024 Paris Olympics amounted to almost R28 million.
Read more »
‘I could have stayed longer’: Gayton McKenzie defends R800k ‘joyride’ to ParisSport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has defended his trip to the 2024 Olympics in France, which cost taxpayers over R800 000.
Read more »