Saintes cathedral, Gothic cathedral and minor basilica in Saintes, France.
The Saint-Pierre cathedral features pointed arches and ribbed vaults, with a wooden ceiling completed in 1927 and a tower topped by a dome.
The cathedral served as the seat of the Bishop of Saintes until 1801, when the diocese was abolished and its territory transferred to La Rochelle.
The cathedral building received classification as a historical monument in 1862, followed by its cloister in 1937, marking its architectural value to France.
Located at coordinates 45.744444, -0.631944 in central Saintes, the cathedral maintains regular opening hours for religious services and visitor access.
Protestant forces damaged the cathedral during the French Wars of Religion, leading to reconstruction with limited resources that prevented the addition of a spire.
Location: Saintes
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.74444,-0.63194
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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