President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday that he will travel to Paris this weekend to attend the opening of the once fire-ravaged and newly rebuilt Notre Dame Cathedral. 

“It is an honor to announce that I will be traveling to Paris, France, on Saturday to attend the re-opening of the Magnificent and Historic Notre Dame Cathedral, which has been fully restored after a devastating fire five years ago,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.  

The visit will mark the president-elect’s first international trip since his Election Day victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. 

Trump, 78, praised French President Emmanuel Macron for the work he’s put into restoring the iconic 12th-century landmark, which was gutted by the April 15, 2019 blaze. 

“President Emmanuel Macron has done a wonderful job ensuring that Notre Dame has been restored to its full level of glory, and even more so,” the 45th president said. “It will be a very special day for all!” 

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