French industry tycoons have come forward to generously pledge funds for rebuilding the Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most famous landmarks in Paris which regularly draw nearly 13 million visitors a year.

On Tuesday, Patrick Pouyanne, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of French energy giant Total stated he will make a $112.98 million (100 million euro) contribution towards the reconstruction of the Notre-Dame cathedral.

Total’s pledge joins many other billionaire businessman including Bernard Arnault’s family and his LVMH luxury goods group as well as other French industry tycoons, who have all pledged funds for rebuilding the cathedral.

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