Lisieux Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Lisieux, France
The Saint-Pierre Cathedral features three main portals on its western facade, along with two towers crowned by a 17th-century spire reaching skyward.
Bishop Arnulf initiated the cathedral's construction in 1160 to replace the previous Romanesque structure that Geoffrey of Anjou destroyed in 1136.
The cathedral holds connections to Bishop Pierre Cauchon, who presided over Joan of Arc's trial and later became Bishop of Lisieux from 1432 to 1442.
Visitors can explore the cathedral's 110-meter length, which includes the nave, ambulatory chapels, and the axial chapel containing Bishop Cauchon's tomb.
The cathedral survived World War II bombardments that damaged much of Lisieux, standing as the first Gothic cathedral constructed in Normandy.
Location: Lisieux
Inception: 1170
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Website: https://therese-de-lisieux.catholique.fr/en/decouvrir-le-sanctuaire/la-cathedrale-saint-pierre
GPS coordinates: 49.14655,0.22689
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
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