Surplus donations fund next phase of Notre-Dame Cathedral restoration starting in 2025

Surplus donations of €140 million will fund "Phase 3" of Notre-Dame Cathedral's restoration, starting in 2025. This phase will focus on the exterior, including the chapel and choir areas, which will remain covered in scaffolding for two to three years. The funds come from a successful fundraising campaign that raised €846 million after the 2019 fire. The restoration aims to repair damage to the roof and spire, with a commitment to fully restore the cathedral. The ongoing restoration follows a promise from the French President to complete the work within five years. The project continues to receive significant public support and funding.