Chinese experts to help France rebuild Notre-Dame cathedral
Chinese experts will participate in the restoration of France’s Notre-Dame cathedral, state media reported on Wednesday, following a meeting between the two countries’ heads of state in Beijing.
The 850-year-old cathedral, which was scarred in April after a fire tore through its roof and toppled its spire, was the most visited historic monument in Europe.
Since the blaze, which took 400 firefighters to control, Chinese and French authorities have been in touch about cooperating on restoration efforts, reported official news agency Xinhua.
French president Emmanuel Macron had originally said he wanted it restored in time for the 2024 Olympics, which are being held in Paris, although this idea now seems to have been quietly shelved.