German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is to travel to Paris at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron for the official reopening of Notre-Dame cathedral, his office announced in Berlin on Monday.

Five years after a catastrophic fire reduced Notre Dame Cathedral to a smoldering shell, the Associated Press entered the Gothic masterpiece for a first glimpse of its fully restored interiors during a visit with French President Emmanuel Macron that was broadcast to the public.

Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral is preparing to re-open its doors next week, five years after a fire destroyed much of the historic landmark. On December 8, the public will be able to visit the central church, following an opening ceremony that’s scheduled to take place one day prior.

Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral will reopen on Dec. 7, five and a half years after a devastating fire destroyed its roof and spire and caused major damage throughout.

The iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is getting ready to reopen next month after more than five years of closure.

After a fire shuttered the beloved Gothic landmark for five years, visitor demand is expected to be high once the doors reopen Dec. 8. Here’s how to plan your visit and what to expect.

Five years after a fire ravaged the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the beloved Paris landmark is set to reopen. With finishing touches underway, French President Emanuel Macron tells 60 Minutes what it means.