Uzès Cathedral, Cathedral and historical monument in Uzès, France
Uzès Cathedral is a church in classical style standing in the center of Uzès, a small town in southern France. It is flanked by the Fenestrelle Tower, a tall round bell tower that stands apart from the main building and dates from a much earlier period than the rest of the complex.
A first cathedral was built on this site in 1090 in the Romanesque style. It was destroyed and rebuilt several times over the following centuries, notably during the Wars of Religion and again after the French Revolution, which explains why the building today looks so different from its medieval origins.
The cathedral is formally dedicated to Saint Théodorit, a bishop venerated in the region since late antiquity, and locals still gather here for major religious celebrations throughout the year. The stained glass windows inside cast colored light across the bare stone walls, giving the interior a feel that contrasts with the plain classical facade outside.
The cathedral sits right on the main square of Uzès and is easy to reach on foot from anywhere in the old town. Visiting outside of service times gives you more freedom to look around the interior at your own pace, and the local tourism office can help arrange a guided tour.
The Fenestrelle Tower is the only part of the original 11th-century structure still standing, and it was once two stories taller than it is today. Its name comes from the Latin word for window, a reference to the rows of small arched openings that ring the tower from top to bottom.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
