These are the heroes who gave Paris back its heart – the masters and craftspeople who rebuilt Notre Dame over five extraordinary years.

Standing where kings were crowned and history was made, they gather beneath Gothic arches that rose from ashes because of their hands, just days before the cathedral reopens to the world.

Light streams through the restored stained glass windows they painstakingly reconstructed, casting colorful patterns across their proud faces.

Standing on the very stones they've carefully replaced and restored, this extraordinary team of modern artisans has achieved what once seemed impossible after the devastating 2019 fire.

The ancient cathedral walls now echo with their shared triumph – stonemasons, carpenters, engineers, and artists who have worked as one to breathe life back into this masterpiece of Gothic architecture.

Their presence inside the cathedral, in this moment, marks a profound milestone: Notre Dame stands ready once again to inspire generations to come, thanks to their unwavering dedication and skill.