The bells of Notre Dame are chiming again, but scaffolding that still clings to the cathedral is puzzling some Parisians and raising questions about whether the monument's grand post-blaze reopening is more symbolic than substantive.

The iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is getting ready to reopen next month after more than five years of closure.

Designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's vestments for Notre Dame cathedral's post-fire reopening blend a colorful pop-art aesthetic with medieval touches.

Notre-Dame Cathedral will soon reopen its doors after undergoing a five-year renovation period. A fire on April 15, 2019 left significant damage to the iconic cathedral and prompted its yearslong closure to the public. For over eight centuries, the cathedral has been a place of worship and gatherings, as well as a popular tourist attraction.

Jackson DuBois, a 49-year-old from Cooperstown, NY, spent three months in France last year working to rebuild the 850-year-old Notre Dame Cathedral, which was severely damaged by a fire in April 2019. After an estimated $767 million in repairs by skilled craftspeople from around the world, it is set to reopen to the public Dec. 8.

Notre Dame of Paris will soon re-open its doors. After being closed since 2019 due to a devastating fire, the landmark will welcome visitors once again on next month, starting Dec. 7. “The cathedral's teams are mobilized to make the ceremonies for the reopening of Notre Dame on Dec.

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac has dressed pop stars including Rihanna, and a pope. Now he's designed priestly robes for Notre Dame's reopening When the Notre Dame cathedral burned in April 2019, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac felt compelled to act.

Pope Francis will not participate in the opening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The head of the Church believes that his presence could distract attention from the ceremony's purpose. Pope Francis has decided not to attend the opening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.