Say what you will about the French but you can't fault their passion when it comes to arts and culture.
For almost three years Paris' Notre Dame cathedral has been shrouded in scaffolding after it mysteriously burst into flames.
Reconstruction of the cathedral is already underway, however, the process hasn't been without controversy. Approved designs have sparked a new outrage among the public.
The 858-year-old gothic building is managed by the diocese of Paris, which shared part of the reconstruction plan in May. On December 9, the plan was approved by the French National Heritage and Architecture Commission.
The plan proposed using the redesign as an opportunity to bridge the gap between traditional art and modernity.