France celebrated the reopening of the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on ... a triumphant interplay of melodies. The 13-ton Emmanuel bell rang out, signaling the start of the ceremony.

Notre Dame Cathedral has 10 bells. The bourdon, which is tuned to F sharp, dates from the 15th Century and was recast in 1681 upon the request of King Louis XIV, who named it the "Emmanuel" bell.

Howling winds couldn’t stop Notre Dame Cathedral ’s heart from ... As the cathedral’s largest bell, the 13-ton Emmanuel — which was not named after the French leader — tolled into ...