Notre Dame reveals new spire and golden rooster as scaffolding removed

The remaining process of removing all of the scaffolding could take weeks if not months.

The scaffolding surrounding the top of Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral was taken down on Monday, nearly five years into the reconstruction process.
Notre Dame Cathedral, ravaged by fire in April 2019, draws closer to its renaissance.
Giant cranes, removing sections of scaffolding, unveiled the cathedral’s recently installed spire along with the new golden rooster and a cross that crown it.
While much of the cathedral remains surrounded by scaffolding, the clearing of the structures around its peak offers both the general public and the devout a glimpse into the future appearance of Notre Dame once the restoration is complete.
The last few months have seen remarkable progress on the cathedral’s rebuilding putting it well on track for a December 8 reopening, a date eagerly awaited by Paris residents and millions of tourists who normally visit the cathedral every year.
Although the cathedral will not be open to the public during Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, when millions of visitors flock to the French capital for the Games starting July 26, the rebuilt spire and roof should be complete, giving the cathedral a finished look from outside.
The remaining process of removing all of the scaffolding could take weeks if not months.