Coutances Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Coutances, France
The cathedral features twin towers reaching 80 meters high and an octagonal lantern tower rising above the crossing at 57 meters.
Construction began in 1210 under Bishop Hugues de Morville, incorporating parts of an earlier Romanesque church and reached completion in 1274.
The cathedral contains medieval stained glass windows from the 15th century depicting the Last Judgment and twelve pillars representing the Apostles.
Visitors can access the cathedral daily from 8:30 AM to noon and 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with Sunday Mass held at 11:00 AM.
The cathedral survived both the French Revolution, when it served as a grain store, and World War II, despite extensive damage to the surrounding city.
Location: Coutances
Architectural style: French Gothic architecture
Website: https://coutances.catholique.fr/diocese/eveque
GPS coordinates: 49.04750,-1.44417
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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Hôtel-Dieu de Coutances
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Chapelle du couvent des Augustines de Coutances
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Coutances cathedral
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