This is the day we've been waiting for for five yearsthat of the rebirth of a emblematic Parisian building. The December 7 next, Notre-Dame Cathedral will officially reopen its doors to the public after five long years of reconstruction work. For this special occasion, a ceremony will be organized in the presence of the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, Monsignor Ulrich, Archbishop of Paris and many artists. « There will be […] great artists internationally renownedthis is what the cathedral deserves », affirmed Philippe Jost, president of the public establishment for the restoration of the cathedral, at the microphone of RTL.
Four international artists expected
Rumors are flying and suggest several names of artists. Among them, we find in particular Paul McCartney who will be present in the capital for two concerts on December 4 and 5. Bonothe singer of the group U2, is also talked about, as is Lucienne Renaudin Vary, nicknamed the “barefoot trumpeter”. To these is added the name of Gustavo Dudamel RamirezVenezuelan conductor, former musical director of the Paris Opera. “ It won't be a big concert, but an evening of testimoniesmusical moments, dance, and readings of great texts », indicated the diocese of Paris, relayed by Le Figaro.
A weekend of celebration for the reopening of Notre-Dame
From November 29, Emmanuel Macron will go to the cathedral for a final visit to the construction site. December 7, the day the place of worship reopens, the president will speak on the square. “ It will be a time republican and secular before a religious and then musical time in Notre-Dame », Indicates the presidential palace. The entire ceremony will also be broadcast around the world. The next day, Sunday December 8, a mass will take place to consecrate the new altar. Tourists should arrive immediately: on average, up to 40,000 people are expected every day. From December 8 to 14, the building will be accessible “ until 10 p.m. », Specifies Olivier Ribadeau Dumas, the rector of the cathedral.
