Look: First glimpse of post-fire Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris

A general view of the interior of Notre-Dame de Paris on November 29, 2024, as the iconic cathedral prepares to reopen in early December. The grand reopening will be marked by a weekend of December 7-8 ceremonies, commemorating five years since the devastating 2019 fire that damaged the world heritage landmark and toppled its spire.

The Notre Dame de Paris facade on November 29, 2024, as the cathedral prepares for the French President's visit ahead of its grand reopening.

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, accompanied by Paris' archbishop Laurent Ulrich (3rd-L) and President of the "Rebatir Notre-Dame de Paris" public establishment Philippe Jost (2nd-R), visited Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral in Paris on November 29, 2024.

Macron toured the key areas of the cathedral, including the nave, choir and chapel, and spoke to experts.

The altar of Notre-Dame de Paris, a symbol of faith and resilience, as the cathedral nears its grand reopening in December 2024.

A statue and windows inside Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral in Paris.

French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands after delivering a speech during a visit of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral in Paris, on November 29, 2024.

Attendees, including workers in the reconstruction of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, gathered in the nave of the cathedral following the French president's speech in Paris on November 29, 2024.

The nave, the western Rose window and the organ of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral in Paris, on November 29, 2024.

A part of bas-relief outside of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral in Paris.

The baptistery of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral was designed by French artist and designer Guillaume Bardet in Paris.

Attendees including workers of reconstruction of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral gather during a speech by French President Emmanuel Macron (C) in the nave of the cathedral in Paris.

This photograph shows the Crown of thorns inside the reliquary of the Crown of Thorns designed by French Artist Sylvain Dubuisson during a visit of France's President at Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral in Paris.

This photograph shows the altar designed by French artist and designer Guillaume Bardet in the heart of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral in Paris.