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Smoke billows from the spire of Rouen Cathedral in Rouen, France, July 11, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)
The spire of the iconic building painted by Claude Monet in the 19th century was undergoing renovations when the blaze started.
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A mesmerizing symphony of light and sound, gracing the fa?ade of the magnificent Notre-Dame de Rouen cathedral in Rouen, France, June 09, 2023. (Photo/Agencies)