Notre-Dame is in Paris, France’s capital city. Building work on the famous cathedral began 850 years ago. It finished 200 years later.
Paris is popular. Many tourists stay in the city. Each year, about 13 million people visit Notre-Dame.
In 2019, a fire began inside Notre-Dame’s old roof. Over 400 fire-fighters fought the flames.
The fire destroyed the wooden roof and central spire. The fire-fighters saved the buildings stone walls and glass windows.
Many people gathered to watch the fire. They were shocked and sad. Companies and people gave money to rebuild the roof.
Emmanuel Macron is France’s president. He said a new roof would be completed within five years.
Some people said that Notre-Dame needed a new roof design. They suggested a glass roof, a roof garden or a swimming pool on the roof.
A group of experts is organizing the rebuilding. They decided not to change the roof design.
The new roof will be a copy of the old roof. The work may take 15 years to complete.
