Visitors will be able to enter the restored Notre Dame Cathedral for free from December 8, but by appointment, and groups of pilgrims will have to wait until February 2025, public relations representative Sybille Bellamy-Brown said.
"A reservation opened two days in advance will provide a fixed entry slot. (...) Starting in February, groups of pilgrims will be accepted by appointment and in groups of up to ten people," she told reporters. According to Bellamy-Brown, the cathedral is expected to receive 40,000 people daily.
The largest fire in the history of Notre Dame Cathedral occurred in April 2019. The flames that raged for more than 12 hours brought down the spire of the Gothic temple and destroyed the unique wooden roof frame made of 800-year-old oak beams.
The total budget for the restoration of the cathedral is about 850 million euros.
The bill received proposals from regions, the Presidential Administration, the Security Council, federal agencies, public organizations, and nearly 1,500 citizen appeals.
The forum, which brought together experts from a wide range of industries, hosted approximately 50 business events across three thematic areas: economics and investment, architecture and integrated territorial development, and tourism and hospitality.
This collaboration reflects a broader shift toward discovery-led destination development, bringing together Klook's data and digital infrastructure with OCTB's on-the-ground expertise to shape how travelers experience Osaka beyond its city center.
France has once again cemented its position as the world’s most visited destination, welcoming 102 million international tourists in 2025 – up from 100 million in 2024 – while posting a sharp 9% jump in tourism revenues.
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