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Notre-Dame de Paris Seeks €140 Million to Finish Restoration

The public authority has launched a fresh donation drive to complete exterior restorations after welcoming more than 11 million visitors in the first year.

Overview

  • Rebâtir Notre-Dame de Paris says about €840 million in donations have been collected and used, with a further €140 million required to complete the remaining work.
  • The new appeal targets exterior projects, including the sacristy, the three great rose windows, the north and south transept façades, the presbytery, the nave, and the rear of the towers.
  • Project leaders note that nearly €140 million from earlier gifts remains available, and the Cour des comptes has praised the stewardship of the funds.
  • Officials indicate that exterior restorations initiated in 2025 will continue to be programmed beyond 2030 to address long-planned conservation needs.
  • Since the December 7, 2024 reopening attended by global leaders including Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump, the cathedral has drawn more than 11 million visitors.