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The three dynasties of fashion invoked patriotism and shared cultural identity to explain their generosity following the devastating fire.
Combined with other corporate donations such as the French bank Crédit Agricole, the total amount announced by corporations and wealthy donors has reached $ 700 million.
Luxury gifts
The fashion house then described Notre Dame as "a symbol of French heritage and unity". LVMH said it would put its creative and financial teams at the disposal to help rebuild and solicit donations.
In addition to its fashion lines, LVMH controls high-end alcohol brands such as Dom Pérignon, Hennessy and Veuve Clicquot, as well as the well-known beauty retailer Sephora.
Kering, which hosts brands such as Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, was the first to make its entrance Tuesday with his donation.
"This tragedy strikes all the French and beyond all those attached to spiritual values," said Francois-Henri Pinault, CEO of Kering, in a statement.
"Faced with this tragedy, everyone wants to bring this jewel of our heritage back to life," added Pinault, son of billionaire businessman François Pinault.
The Pinault family has an estimated value of $ 37.3 billion by Bloomberg.
Francois-Henri Pinault, who runs the family business, is married to actress Salma Hayek. Kering also owns fashion brands such as Alexander McQueen and Balenciaga.
The Bettencourt family holds a 33% stake in L & # 39; Oréal, which controls brands such as Maybelline, Lancome, Garnier and Kiehl's.
Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, the richest woman in the world, represents $ 53.5 billion, according to Bloomberg.
The reconstruction process
French President Emmanuel Macron has promised to rebuild the site, saying Monday that France will launch an international fundraising campaign to support this effort.
The process will be expensive and time consuming, and it may take time to start seriously. Immediate measures will have to be taken to avoid further damage as the structure is now particularly vulnerable to water damage.
It is difficult to estimate the time and total cost of the restoration.
The Venice Opera, which was ravaged by a fire in 1996, was reopened eight years later, after spending 60 million euros ($ 68 million).
When Windsor Castle, one of Britain's royal residences, was severely damaged by a fire in 1992, it reopened almost five years later at a cost of £ 36.5 million (47.8 millions of dollars).
– Saskya Vandoorne of CNN and Oscar Holland contributed to the report.
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