The people who helped resurrect Notre Dame
It has taken hundreds of compagnons, France's artists and craftspeople, to pull off a restoration so fast, so meticulous, and so true to Notre Dame's past.
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Notre Dame rebuilt, reverently restored 5 years after world watched it burn
Five years after a fire ravaged the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the beloved Paris landmark has reopened. With finishing touches underway, French President Emmanuel Macron told 60 Minutes what it means.
Notre Dame holds first mass since 2019 fire
The first mass since a devastating 2019 fire was held Sunday at Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral. The event was attended by French President Emmanual Macron, along with dignitaries and bishops from around the world. Elaine Cobbe reports on the efforts it took to restore the cathedral.
The rebirth of Notre Dame Cathedral
Just five years after a devastating fire tore through historic Notre Dame in Paris, the Gothic cathedral's extraordinary restoration is being unveiled. "Sunday Morning" goes inside the 12th century landmark, and its 21st century rise from the ashes.
The rebirth of Notre Dame Cathedral
Just five years after a devastating fire tore through historic Notre Dame in Paris, the Gothic cathedral's extraordinary restoration is being unveiled. Correspondent Seth Doane takes us inside the 12th century landmark, where 21st century tools, such as drones and computer animations, were as important a part of the restoration process as the artisans who toiled to bring Notre Dame back to life.
Notre Dame reopens to the public 5 years after devastating fire
After the medieval cathedral was severely damaged by fire in 2019, the work of craftsmen and artisans has restored it to glory.
Trump meets with Macron, Zelenskyy while attending Notre Dame festivities
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Notre Dame Cathedral reopens after fire
Excitement is in the air in Paris as the Notre Dame Cathedral prepares to finally reopen this weekend after a devastating fire almost destroyed it in 2019. CBS News reporter Elaine Cobbe has the latest.
How workers completed Notre Dame restorations after Paris fire
Many doubted the Cathedral of Notre Dame could be restored in five years, but the beloved landmark is set to reopen its doors after the 2019 five.
The first look inside Notre Dame after the fire
The world is getting its first look inside Paris' iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, nearly six years after it was ravaged by a fire. French President Emmanuel Macron took a televised tour Friday of the stunning new interior, eight days ahead of its official reopening.
"60 Minutes" goes inside Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen next month after being ravaged by a fire more than five years ago. "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker got a rare first look inside the rebuilt cathedral and spoke with Philippe Jost, the man who brought it back to life.
Notre Dame cathedral rebuilt more than 5 years after devastating fire
French President Emmanuel Macron has told workers who revived Paris' iconic, fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral, that they "achieved what was thought impossible."
Notre Dame set to reopen after fire
Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral is set to reopen more than five years after a devastating fire almost destroyed the iconic landmark. Elaine Cobbe takes a look at the restoration process.
Notre Dame's dead poet "cold case" mystery may be solved
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Fire breaks out in spire of Rouen Cathedral in northwest France
The Notre Dame of Rouen Cathedral is undergoing renovations and thick smoke was seen rising from the spire, which is partially covered in scaffolding.
Cross restored to Notre Dame cathedral more than 5 years after fire
The imposing cross, spanning 40 feet and weighing about 3,300 pounds, is the only element of the choir roof that resisted the flames.
Cross restored to roof of Notre Dame cathedral
More than five years after Paris' iconic Notre Dame cathedral was heavily damaged in a devastating fire, restorations reached a new milestone when a large cross was reinstalled to the cathedral's roof this week. Elaine Cobbe visited an ironworks in Normandy that repaired the cross.
U.S. carpenter helping rebuild Notre Dame 5 years after devastating fire
American carpenter Hank Silver on why he couldn't turn down an opportunity to help resurrect Paris' Notre Dame cathedral from a devastating fire.
American helps with Notre Dame restoration
Monday marks five years since the fire that nearly destroyed the iconic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. Elaine Cobbe has the story of an American carpenter who got a chance to work on the restoration.
Notre Dame cathedral's new spire revealed in Paris
Scaffolding that covered the top of Notre Dame cathedral following a devastating fire in April 2019 is being removed.
Golden rooster installed atop Notre Dame Cathedral
A new golden rooster weathervane was installed Saturday on the spire of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The original weathervane was damaged in the devastating 2019 fire.
New Notre Dame spire being installed
After nearly being destroyed in a fire over four years ago, Notre Dame's new spire is being installed after the original collapsed in the 2019 blaze. Elaine Cobbe reports.
Recreating Notre Dame's iconic spire
Bill Whitaker reports on how French engineers are rebuilding the spire of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral after the devastating 2019 fire — and what Victor Hugo has to do with it.
Work to restore, reopen the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris continues
Four years after a fire tore through Paris' Cathedral of Notre Dame, reopening by the end of 2024 seems within reach. Bill Whitaker joined the construction team to see how far it's come.
Notre Dame restoration chief dies at 74
Retired French Army Gen. Jean-Louis Georgelin, who was tasked with restoring the Notre Dame Cathedral after it was severely damaged in a 2019 fire, has died at the age of 74.
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