Agde Cathedral, Romanesque cathedral in Agde, France.
The cathedral features thick walls made of black basalt stone from Mont St. Loup quarries, forming a substantial structure on the Hérault River bank.
Construction began in 1173 under Bishop William II, replacing a 9th-century Carolingian church built upon a 5th-century Roman church foundation.
The cathedral contains a 17th-century polychromatic marble altar and baroque organs that contrast with the severe interior architectural design.
Located at Place Jean Jaurès 3, the cathedral offers free entry and stands near multiple restaurants in the center of Agde.
The 35-meter square tower includes military features like crenellations and machicolations, making it function as both a religious building and fortress.
Location: Agde
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.31389,3.46917
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
A guide to photographic locations in Agde for photographers and social media users. The black sand beach, Romanesque cathedral, naturist village and volcanic rocks offer diverse subjects. The port, historic center and Fort Brescou demonstrate the maritime heritage of the city.
Château Laurens, Agde
496 m
The Youth of Agde
1.9 km
Agde Round Lock
719 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Genouillade
2.6 km
Cap Pirate
3.5 km
Église Saint-André d'Agde
253 m
Musée Agathois Jules Baudou
233 m
Église Notre-Dame-du-Grau
2.5 km
Église Saint-Sever d'Agde
216 m
Écluse de Bagnas
2.4 km
Écluse de Prades
1.5 km
Golf du Cap d'Agde
3.3 km
Hôtel Malaval
139 m
Église du Sacré-Cœur du Grau d'Agde
3.6 km
Amphitrite
287 m
Bunker 638
3.8 km
Bust of Claude Terrisse
252 m
Pont Saint-Joseph, Agde
1.8 km
Golf du Cap d'Agde
3.8 km
Fontaine de la belle Agathoise by Auguste Baussan
211 m
Pont des Maréchaux
121 m
Ancien phare du Mont-Saint-Loup
3.2 km
Tamarissière beach
3.9 km
Tour des Anglais
3.3 km
Hôtel de ville d'Agde
87 m
Hôtel de Viguier-Guerin
128 m
Maison Renaissance
115 m
Palais épiscopal d'Agde
42 mReviews
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