One week before the official reopening, French President Emmanuel Macron visited the construction site at the Notre-Dame Cathedral for a final time. The shock of the reopening will be as great as that of the fire which destroyed the world-famous church,

Emmanuel Macron visited the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Friday, which is being rebuilt after the dramatic fire. The French president emphasized its "impact" and hoped that its reconstruction would be an equally strong "shock of hope.

The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris -- one of the city's most iconic sights -- is set to reopen Dec. 8 to the public after a major fire ravaged the historical site in 2019. French President Emmanuel Macron took a tour of the site Friday, unveiling the major restoration of the structure's interior after what was described as "colossal" destruction.