French will be consulted on how to rebuild Notre Dame

"The French will be able to express themselves, then we will see what decision will be taken and how Our Lady will be restored", Riester told the LCI network.

He promised a "debate and excellent consultation"although the government has the last word on the restoration of this symbol of Paris, which President Emmanuel Macron has promised to restore in five years.

The roof and the needle of the church were destroyed in the fire, whose origin is in the study.

France has launched an international architecture competition for the iconic needle reconstruction, which He opened a debate between supporters to keep him the same and those who prefer to innovate.

According to a YouGov poll released this week, 54% of respondents are in favor of rebuilding the cathedral as it was before the fire, including the spire and the "forest" of huge oak beams that supported the lead roof .

Only a quarter support the idea that reconstruction includes a modern "architectural element", while 21% do not pronounce themselves.

"In general, when the cathedrals are restored, new elements are added, so why not have an architectural element that allows to say that there was a before and after, without pretending that nothing did not happen? "

"But everything will be done in consultation, after consultation, and nothing will be done behind the back of the population," he said.