Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Rodez

The construction of this church began in 1277 and lasted until the 16th century. This building succeeds a first, older, pillaged and collapsed church. The revolution inflicted damage on the building, before its transformation of the cathedral into a temple of religion.

About this building

The building has imposing dimensions: nave 102m long and elevation 30m high. The bell tower is in pink sandstone lace and rises to more than 87 m. It is the flattest bell tower in France.

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Stained glass

Visitors information

  • Bus stop within 100m
  • Non-accessible toilets in the building

Other nearby buildings

Belcastel Church

Church dedicated to Saint Madeleine, built in the 10th century by the lord of the village.

Ancient Church of Saint John the Baptist, Espalion

The old church is located almost opposite the new church of the same name, in the heart of downtown Espalion. On the site of the old hospice of Espalion, the church was built towards the end of the 15th century and into the 16th century, with the cingregation being celebrated from 1478. The church was decommissioned in 1883, after the consecration of the new Saint John the Baptist Church. Its northwest facade was transformed in 1884 by the architect of Rodez Gonzague Grinda, replacing the choir. The city hall and municipal services moved into the building from 1897 to 1948, when the city hall was transferred to the premises that housed the courthouse. The old church remained without affectation until in 1975, the collections of arts and popular traditions of Rouergue gathered by Joseph Vaylet were installed there (Joseph-Vaylet museum). In 1980, the Diving museum was also established there.