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Donald Trump has already planned his first visit to France since his election: it will be for the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris on December 7, 2024.
UNITED STATES – Official return to the international scene. American President-elect Donald Trump announced this Monday, December 2, that he would travel to France to attend the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, where around fifty heads of state and government are expected.
“I have the honor to announce that I will be traveling to Paris, France on Saturday to attend the reopening of the magnificent and historic Notre-Dame Cathedral, which has been fully restored”declared the Republican on his Truth Social network. This will be his first trip abroad since his resounding victory in the presidential election on November 5.
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Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic art from the 12th century, was partially destroyed by a fire on April 15, 2019. Donald Trump, then president, suggested to the French authorities, in a very tweet commented, to send water bomber planes.
“Macron has done a remarkable job”
This fire, the causes of which have not yet been determined, caused global emotion and caused an influx of donations to rebuild the building located in the heart of Paris, which was among the most visited monuments in Europe. “President Emmanuel Macron has done a remarkable job in ensuring that Notre-Dame is restored to all its glory and even more”greeted Donald Trump.
Many foreign leaders have been invited for the reopening, but the list of those who will be present has not yet been communicated, and Pope Francis preferred to go to Corsica a week later rather than to Paris. The French president, who visited the site on Friday, predicted a “ shock of hope » during this reopening with great fanfare.
The public will be able to watch the reopening ceremonies from afar. To visit the restored cathedral, a reservation system has been set up. It will open this Tuesday, December 3, initially for the faithful wishing to attend masses from December 8.
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