French billionaire pledges 100 million euros for the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral

French billionaire François-Henri Pinault donated 100 million euros for the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral hit by a massive fire the day before, Report informs citing the French press.

“This tragedy strikes all the French and beyond all those who are attached to spiritual values. Faced with such a tragedy, everyone wants to revive this jewel of our heritage as quickly as possible.

"My father and I have decided to release from the funds of Artemis a sum of 100 million Euros to participate in the effort that will be necessary for the complete reconstruction of Notre-Dame," Pinault said.

Company Artemis owned by the billionaire will provide the funds.

The head of the region of Ile de France also said that 10 million euros will be allocated for emergency aid to the fire-stricken church.