Avignon Cathedral, Roman Catholic cathedral near Palais des Papes, Avignon, France
The cathedral features thick stone walls, round arches, and a bell tower topped with a golden Virgin Mary statue installed in 1859.
The cathedral's construction began in the 12th century and reached completion in 1425, serving as a religious center during the period of Avignon Papacy.
The cathedral houses the Gothic mausoleum of Pope John XXII and numerous religious artworks that represent different periods of French ecclesiastical heritage.
The cathedral opens daily for religious services, with a rector conducting regular masses and special Sunday celebrations for both local worshippers and visitors.
The cathedral stands on a prominent hill position, forming an architectural ensemble with the adjacent Palais des Papes, both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Location: Avignon
Inception: 1425
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Address: place du Palais
Website: http://metropole.diocese-avignon.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.95167,4.80750
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
Avignon in southeastern France contains many historical subjects for photographers. The Papal Palace displays medieval architecture, the Saint-Bénézet bridge spans the Rhône river. The Rocher des Doms provides views of the city skyline. Place du Palais features historical buildings, while Rue des Teinturiers contains water wheels from past centuries.
Musée du Petit Palais
152 m
Historic Centre of Avignon
166 m
Cour d'honneur du palais des papes
93 m
Monuments d'Avignon
140 m
Saint Martial's Chapel, Palace of Popes
93 m
Hôtel des Monnaies
135 m
Roman arcades of Avignon
219 m
Petit Palais in Avignon
130 m
Hotel Pamard
178 m
Hôtel Calvet de la Palun
178 m
Hôtel d'Adhémar de Cransac
176 m
Maisons et tour de Mirault
120 m
Grande chapelle du palais des papes d'Avignon
165 m
Escaliers Sainte-Anne
85 m
Place du Palais
102 m
Golden pipe organ
0 m
Avignon - Rue de la Grande Fusterie 29
255 m
Immeubles, 28-30-32-34-36-38-40-42-44-46-48-50-52 rue de la Balance
157 m
Jardin des Doms war memorial
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Hôtel Jean de Sudre (Avignon)
140 m
Immeuble, 26 rue de la Balance
165 m
Vice gérence
185 m
Maison, 8 rue Pente-Rapide-d'Avignon
91 m
Maison, 21 place du Palais
98 m
17 - 19 Place du Palais
104 m
Maison, 15 place du Palais
105 m
Maisons, 5-7 place du Palais
170 m
Immeuble, rue de la Balance
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