Hundreds of millions of euro have been pledged to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral after it was ravaged by fire completely destroying the treasured facade after flames torched the roof, sending its spire crashing to the ground on Monday.
French president Emmanuel Macron has vowed to rebuild the historic building, and more than €600 million has so far been pledged.
French luxury and cosmetics group L’Oreal and its owners, the Bettencourt Meyers family, have pledged €200 million. The family’s Bettencourt Schueller Foundationwill contribute to the donation.
French tycoon Bernard Arnault and his luxury goods group LVMH have also pledged €200 million.
The Pinault family has meanwhile pledged €100 million to help restore the 800-year-old cathedral. Francois-Henri Pinault was quoted in the French media as saying he and his father Francois had decided to donate the money to help with a “complete reconstruction”.
Other donations reported include €1 million from technology consulting firm Capgemini, and €20 million from the holding company of the JCDecaux family, owners of one of the world’s largest outdoor advertising companies.
Apple chief executive, Tim Cook said on Twitter that the technology giant will donate, but did not say how much.
He added: “We are heartbroken for the French people and those around the world for whom Notre Dame is a symbol of hope. Relieved that everyone is safe.
Mr Macron said he would be looking “beyond our borders” as the fundraising campaign got under way.
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