One of the world's finest examples of French Gothic architecture, the iconic Notre-Dame de Paris suffered a devastating fire in April 2019 that destroyed large portions, including the historic timber spire over the crossing. Following the fire, proposals were made to modernise the cathedral's design but in July 2019, the French Parliament passed a law requiring it to be rebuilt exactly as it was before the fire.

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