The Swiss sawmill that helped resurrect Notre-Dame's spire

Swiss entrepreneur Gauthier Corbat was involved in the restoration of the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, which reopens with great fanfare this weekend. The oak wood that his company cut was used to rebuild the spire that burnt down five years ago. On April 15, 2019, Notre-Dame de Paris was ravaged by fire. The building's frame (roof and spire) was consumed by the flames, which also destroyed part of the vault and furniture. A Gothic cathedral built between 1163 and the early 14th century, Notre-Dame is one of the most visited Christian monuments in the world. Famous for its beauty but also for its links to French history, its tragic fate aroused worldwide emotion. The fire was brought under control the following day and French President Emmanuel Macron promised to rebuild the cathedral in five years. Today, that promise has been kept: Notre-Dame has been brought back to its former glory and the restored church will be inaugurated on December 7 and 8 in the presence of VIPs ...