Out of the Ashes: The Comeback of Notre Dame

Inside the majestic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris for a close up look at the amazing rebuilding efforts to restore it to its original glory as it prepares to reopen its doors five years after a fire engulfed the cathedral.

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[juliehinkel]

I am American and I was heartbroken for Paris and all of France. My heartfelt congratulations to the people of France. An outstanding effort to save her beauty.

[tripjet]

The restoration of Notre Dame is nothing short of a monumental achievement, a testament to human resilience and dedication. The world watched in sorrow as the iconic cathedral was engulfed in flames, yet the spirit of unity and hope that followed was truly inspiring. This comeback is a celebration of our ability to preserve history and heritage. It reflects the unwavering commitment of skilled artisans, architects, and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to bring this beloved landmark back to its former glory.

Notre Dame's restoration is a beacon of hope, demonstrating that even in the face of adversity, we can come together to rebuild and restore what is precious to us. The renewed grandeur of Notre Dame is a symbol of the enduring strength of human spirit, and a tribute to the shared cultural legacy that binds us all. It stands as a proud reminder that we can rise from the ashes, more beautiful and united than before.

Vive Notre Dame!

[tonyhawk]

I think most people do not realize the colossal achievment that it is to rebuild this in such a short period of time.

[seandobson]

I am English but have spent many happy times in Paris and was horror-struck when I saw Notre Dame Cathedral in flames on the TV news and the declaration of President Macron to restore it in five years and thought it was impossible to restore it in such a short time and doubted if the skills still existed to be able to restore it but men and women from France and from all parts of the world proved that they not only had the skills to do it but would do it in five years, this was a monumental achievement not only for France and Paris but for the whole world, and it's been re-built from the most noble of all human emotions, love.
I had no skills to offer in the restoration, but I did donate half of my monthly army pension and some savings to help restore one of the world's great architectural treasures, and I look forward to seeing it for myself next year.
Vive Le France.

[deaconfrost]

The ghosts of the original carpenters and builders where watching and helping to guide your hands...they stood shoulder to shoulder with you as you rebuilt the cathedral... well done to one and all❤❤

[rrfirefly]

We always need our landmarks in life. The fire was a horrific event, almost beyond imagining, and it broke the hearts of everyone who loves great beauty and its long history. So the resurrection of Notre Dame presents us with a solid message of hope, encouraging us to face our own difficulties with fortitude.

[anderszettergren]

Thanks NBC from a Swedish atheist.
Very interesting topic. Also solidly produced by everyone involved. So thanks again to the entire NBC team.
Seeing how people from all over the world gather around a project of this magnitude is uplifting and gives hope that maybe collaboration is the right way to go.
I congratulate France, Paris and everyone involved, for a fantastic job.

[blueeyedbehr]

the number one best documentary i've seen about notre dame's restoration and reopening. thank you for that.

[oldmanfunky]

I cried tears of sadness when Notre Dame burned, and tears of happiness today as it reopens.

[glenchapman]

Nice to see us humans getting it together and doing something worthwhile for a change.

[sayzen]

Mon général, hommage à vous d'avoir mener ce combat merci pour votre service pour ce pays et ce travail

[-TheP-]

Thank you for this beautiful documentary. I cried when Notre Dame burned, I still almost do when I see the images of it burning, even knowing it is rebuilt today. I deeply thank the american people (and more broadely all the people) who donated for its restoration.

[XCaz]

I was a coach driver in Paris in April 2019. I saw the smoke and flames from my bedroom window.
I cried when it was confirmed it was Notre Dame.
I'm not religious but this was a stunning building.
I would love to see how much better this beautiful building is now.

[billing]

Great story. Really captures the passion and commitment of those directly involved in the restoration. Kudos to the French government and donors from around the world for their courage and foresight to maintain such a iconic piece of architecture. Beautiful project!

[michaelorillion]

The restoration is a combination of the new and the old. It is wonderful that we still have such ancient skills to restore Notre-Dame with traditional materials. May this skills never become lost arts.

[linnaeusshecut]

Thanks for including the organ in your program. It is one of the most impressive components of the interior and was omitted in other programs on the restoration I've seen.

[xaviergiraudon]

A magnificent landmark back to life thanks to thousands of man and woman from France and around the world that brought it back from its ashes, thank you so much to each one of them, to the donators, to president Macron, an inspiring adventure and challenge that gives little hope again in human kind in so troubled time around the world. God bless Notre Dame

[JD-jvpp]

We were walking around the cathedral back in 2022. I couldn't breath when I saw the burn marks, tears couldn't hold in my eyes...later I was dancing in tye street with the band playing music over the wall outside of the cathedral. I'm watching this channel and tears wet my eyes today. Okay, we need go back Paris again within next a few years.

[andyroo]

Notre Dame shines. Thank you to all of the skilled craftsmen and women who brought her back to life. Be proud of your work. It will stand the test of time.

[mediaexplorer]

Perfect documentation of the restoration works on the Cathedral. I am impressed by the hard work of these remarkable men and woman that changed Notre Dame to something more beautiful than before.