France, July 22 -- Microsoft is working with the French government to digitally recreate Paris' iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral, France's most visited monument, the US tech company said Monday.

Notre-Dame was reopened last December after a five-year restoration following a devastating fire in 2019.The blaze destroyed much of the cathedral's roof, including its iconic wooden spire, which collapsed during the fire.

A digital replica of theGothic masterpiece will serve as a record of the building's architectural details, Microsoft said. It will also provide a virtual experience for visitors and those unable to visit.

Last year, Microsoft worked with Iconem, a French company that specialises in digitalisation of heritage sites, on a digital re...