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Quelle cathédrale célèbre a été en partie détruite par un incendie en 2019 ?Which famous cathedral was partly destroyed by fire in 2019?

Answer

La cathédrale Notre-Dame de ParisNotre-Dame de Paris Cathedral

Explanation

On 15 April 2019, a fire destroyed the roof and spire of Notre-Dame de Paris. After restoration, the cathedral reopened in December 2024.

Source: Loi du 29 juillet 2019 pour la conservation et la restauration de la cathédrale Notre-Dame de ParisUpdated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. La cathédrale de ChartresChartres Cathedral
  2. La cathédrale Notre-Dame de ParisNotre-Dame de Paris Cathedral
  3. La cathédrale de ReimsReims Cathedral
  4. La cathédrale de StrasbourgStrasbourg Cathedral

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