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Half of the French people plan to visit Notre-Dame when it reopens

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The Editor

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On December 8th, the Notre-Dame Cathedral is set to reopen its doors. A survey conducted with 1,000 French people reveals that nearly half of them plan to visit the building after it reopens. 

Time is racing by, and in just over ten days, Notre-Dame Cathedral will officially reopen its doors, five years after the devastating fire that ravaged it on April 15, 2019. After a reopening ceremony on December 7, attended by the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, the public will be able to access the building the very next day, Sunday, December 8. According to a study titled « The French and Notre-Dame » conducted by Verian for La Croix in partnership with Franceinfo, 47%, or nearly half of the French people, claim they want to visit the cathedral after its reopening. 


A crucial part of French heritage

This is an eagerly awaited event with great anticipation. Among those surveyed, 6% say they plan to visit the religious building "very soon." 43% of respondents stated They are proud of this reopening. Among practicing Catholics, this number rises to 65%. 29% of French people have indicated that they don’t particularly care about the reopening of the cathedral. The preservation of historical heritage is at the heart of expectations for 51% of those surveyed and 65% of practicing Catholics. Among these, 42% hope to see a cathedral more beautiful than before. 


Work Featuring Local Expertise and Craftsmanship

More than just a feeling of attachment from Parisians, Notre-Dame plays a central role on a national scale. For 50% of the French, it represents a symbol of French heritage, for 49% it symbolizes a piece of history, and for 44% it is a universal heritage. With over 100 companies and 1,000 people employed on this project, 65% of those surveyed say that the work completed is a testament to French expertise and craftsmanship. 52% see it as an architectural achievement. According to the latest estimates, 15 million visitors are expected annually at the Notre-Dame Cathedral. To manage the flow of people, it will be necessary to book entry online in advance. Patience, more than ... !

a few days to wait !