Weeks before its grand reopening, Notre Dame faces a debate over a proposed 5 entrance fee to help preserve France's religious heritage, unlike other European countries.
Culture minister Rachida Dati argues that the symbolic fee for visiting Notre Dame could raise substantial funds for preserving France's crumbling churches, benefiting the cultural landscape.
President Emmanuel Macron remarked that Notre Dame represents 'our history, our literature, our collective imagination,' emphasizing its profound significance to French identity and culture.
Opposition from France's Roman Catholic church and legal concerns complicate the proposed entrance fee, highlighting potential resistance against monetizing access to sacred spaces.
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