Alet Cathedral, Monastery ruins and cathedral in Alet-les-Bains, France
The stone remains include a Gothic nave, a Romanesque apse, and three openings in the chapter house displaying Roman art sculptures.
The monastery transformed into a cathedral in 1317 when the Diocese of Alet was established to counteract the Cathar movement in Languedoc.
The cathedral complex contains sculpted scenes of the Annunciation and a bear hunt, representing medieval religious and secular artistic traditions.
The site received 4,172 visitors in 2020, with access to view the architectural elements of both the former monastery and cathedral structures.
Nicolas Pavillon, a bishop of Alet for 40 years, chose to build a bridge and improve irrigation instead of repairing the cathedral.
Location: Alet-les-Bains
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.99583,2.25528
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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