XNUMX million euros first donation for the reconstruction of Notre Dame

In a statement received by AFP, Pinault, chairman of the Kering Group, which owns several luxury brands such as Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, said the XNUMX million euros will be used to finance "the efforts to completely rebuild the cathedral" and will be paid by the investment company Artemis. owned by his family.

In addition, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that "the worst has been avoided" in the huge fire that broke out on Monday evening at Notre Dame Cathedral in central Paris and led to the collapse of its tower and roof, promising to rebuild the historic landmark whose burning caused shock and grief in the whole world.

While inspecting the Notre Dame Cathedral (Our Lady) in the center of the capital, Macron said, apparently moved in front of the flames that were still devouring the church, that "the worst has been avoided even if we have not won the battle yet," stressing that "the coming hours will be difficult." .