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Festivities will stretch over two days, starting with an address by the French presidentOliver Wainwright, the Guardian’s architecture and design critic, was given early access to the restored cathedral. Here’s his take: With France plunged into political turmoil, and president Emmanuel Macron’s approval ratings at an all time low, the country might be thankful to have a distraction of epic proportions this weekend. All eyes will be on Notre Dame, as Paris prepares to unveil the interior of its hallowed cathedral, “the soul of France” finally resurrected following a meticulous five-year, €700m (£582m) restoration. Continue reading...