France's leading billionaires have stepped in to support the restoration of Paris' Notre-Dame cathedral.
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Bernard Arnault, the world's third richest man, pledged 200 million euro to the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral.UPDATE - French billionaires Francois-Henri Pinault of Kering Group and Bernard Arnault of LVMH and oil company Total have pledged $450 million to restore Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral following a devastating fire on Monday evening.
Francois-Henri Pinault, chairman of Kering , and his father announced on Tuesday they would donate €100 million via their family investment company, Artemis. The Arnault family, owners of luxury goods group LVMH, also pledged €200 million after French President Emmanuel Macron called for donations to rebuild the French national icon.
"The Arnault family and the LVMH Group, in solidarity with this national tragedy, are committed to assist with the reconstruction of this extraordinary cathedral, symbol of France, its heritage and its unity," said the family in aLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 03: Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault attend the 2018 LACMA Art + Film Gala held at LACMA on November 03, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
. “Faced with this tragedy, everyone wishes to give life back to this jewel of our heritage as soon as possible", also offered the design and architectural resources of the LVMH group to the restoration of Notre-Dame.
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