French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his joy at being part of the efforts to rebuild Notre Dame during his final visit to the cathedral before its official reopening on December 7. Macron commended the more than 1,300 individuals who contributed to the restoration, stating, 'You have transformed ashes into art.'
Macron's office extended invitations to donors who had reached out to the president to convey their sorrow following the devastating fire that engulfed the historic cathedral. The gathering inside Notre Dame served as a moment of reflection and gratitude for all those involved in the reconstruction process.
