Presidential cultural heritage envoy Stephane Bern told broadcaster France-Info that 880 million euros ($995 million) has been raised since the fire. Pledges of nearly $1 billion have been made by ordinary worshippers and wealthy magnates, including those who own L’Oreal, Chanel and Dior. Notre Dame’s rector said he would close the cathedral for up to “five to six years,” acknowledging that “a segment” of the structure may be gravely weakened. The stone can deteriorate when it is exposed to high temperatures and change its mineral composition and fracture inside.” “The end of the fire doesn’t mean the edifice is totally saved. “It’s a fundamental step, and very complex, because it’s difficult to send workers into a monument whose vaulted ceilings are swollen with water,” Pericolo told France-Info. He said it could take between two to five years just to check the stability of the cathedral that dominates the Paris skyline. “No less than 15 years … it’s a colossal task,” said Pericolo, who worked on the restoration of the 19th century St.-Donatien Basilica, which was badly damaged in a 2015 blaze in the French city of Nantes. Prominent French conservation architect Pierluigi Pericolo told Inrocks magazine it could take triple that time. “This is obviously an immense challenge, a historic responsibility,” Philippe said in an address.
Even Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, while supporting the government timeline, acknowledged Wednesday that it would be difficult. “We will rebuild the cathedral to be even more beautiful, and I want it to be finished within five years,” Macron said.Įxperts have said, however, that Macron’s ambitious goal appears insufficient for such a massive operation. He said the renovations would be completed in time for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Nearly $1 billion has pledged for the restoration, while a vow by French President Emmanuel Macron to finish it in five years has been challenged as being wildly off track.
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“The experts are scrutinizing the whole of the cathedral, part by part, to identify what is weakened, what will need to be dismantled or consolidated,” Plus said. The cathedral is still being monitored closely by firefighters and experts to determine how much damage the structure suffered and what needs to be dismantled to avoid collapse.
Scaffolding erected for a renovation of the spire and roof that was already underway must be properly removed because of its weight and because it is now “crucially deformed,” he added.
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