On Monday, April 15th, people around the world would discover the Notre Dame Cathedral started on fire.

The cathedral was completed in 1260 and has stood tall every since. Many people around the world have shown their support with billionaires and companies donating nearly 700 million euros. (Over $900 Million CAD)

Here are some images of the cathedral that people in the local area have taken in years before the fire caused so much damage to the ancient structure.