More than five years after the devastating fire ravaged Notre Dame, igniting nearly $1 billion in pledged donations within days, restoration chief Philippe Jost says €140 million (around $148 million) still remains from the unprecedented outpouring of funds.

In early December, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen after five years of reconstruction. During the first week after reopening, it will be accessible to the faithful and tourists until late evening.

In early December, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen after five years of reconstruction. During the first week, it will be accessible to the faithful and tourists until late evening. "Our greatest desire is to welcome everyone again,

Officials in Paris announced the Notre Dame Cathedral will hold a grand reopening ceremony next month after it finishes its extensive restoration.