New rooster set to take pride of place atop spire of Notre Dame Cathedral

The new rooster is set to be installed on the spire of Notre Dame Cathedral (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

A pivotal moment in the restoration of Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral is set for Saturday, with the installation of a golden rooster atop its spire.

It marks a key step in the landmark’s revival after the devastating April 2019 fire.