Embrun Cathedral, Romanesque cathedral in Embrun, France
The cathedral features alternating white limestone and black shale in its construction, with Gothic vaulting and Romanesque nave arches throughout the structure.
Construction of Notre-Dame du Réal began in 1170 and continued until 1220, establishing it as a prominent religious center in the Hautes-Alpes region.
The cathedral contains the oldest functioning organ in France, donated by Louis XI, and displays architectural influences from both French and Lombard traditions.
The cathedral interior spans 170 feet in length and 75 feet in width, including two side aisles illuminated by a western Gothic rose window.
The northern portal displays a tympanum with tetramorphed Evangelists and Christ in Majesty, surrounded by columns supported by crouching stone lions.
Location: Embrun
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 44.56222,6.49500
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region combines medieval villages, historical fortresses, and natural areas. The region features geological formations like the Demoiselles Coiffées, French Riviera coastal landscapes, and alpine territories. Monasteries, castle ruins, and traditional villages display regional history. Natural landscapes include lavender fields and mountain passes.
Château de Picomtal
3.8 km
Mont Guillaume
5.3 km
Tour Brune
81 m
Couvent des Cordeliers d'Embrun
325 m
Maison des Chanonges
62 m
Aquaparc
2 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Crots
3.8 km
Église Saint-André de Saint-André-d'Embrun
4.1 km
Stèle aux radeliers
2.1 km
Église Saint-Sauveur de Saint-Sauveur
3.1 km
Monument à Clovis Hugues
84 m
Fontaine, rue de la Liberté (Embrun)
176 m
Église Saint-Chaffrey de Baratier
2.5 km
Ancienne église Saint-Donat d'Embrun
227 m
Fontaine, place Eugène-Barthelon
245 m
Hôtel des gouverneurs (Embrun)
154 m
Chapelle des Seyeres
4.8 km
Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens de Puy-Sanières
4.7 km
Fontaine, rue Pierre-et-Marie-Curie
128 m
Passerelle sur la Durance d'Embrun
1.4 km
Fontaine, place Saint-Marcellin
355 m
Jardin de l'Archevéché
87 m
Chapelle du Serre
4 km
Ancien archevéché
86 m
Le pont Neuf
1.4 km
Pont de la Clapière
1.6 km
Jardin de Zell
447 m
Immeuble, 39 rue Clovis-Hugues, Embrun
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