Macron visits Notre Dame, marking one-year until reopening after 2019 fire

French President Emmanuel Macron touches the cross installed at the top of the spire of Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, Pool)

French President Emmanuel Macron has visited Notre Dame Cathedral, one year before its scheduled reopening in 2024.

After a blaze burned through the roof and spire on April 15 2019, Mr Macron’s visits have become a tradition, with Friday marking his sixth to highlight the rebuilding progress.