CATHEDRALE SAINT MICHEL

Languedoc Gothic style church, dating from the 13th century, it became a cathedral in 1803 and was restored by Viollet le Duc after the fire of 1849. The plan of the cathedral is characterized by relative simplicity. It forms a single nave with a vaulted height of 20 meters, and bordered by several side chapels. The choir retains stained glass windows from the 14th century. The facade, very sober, has as only decorative element a large rose window 8 meters in diameter, and the bell tower... Read more
Languedoc Gothic style church, dating from the 13th century, it became a cathedral in 1803 and was restored by Viollet le Duc after the fire of 1849. The plan of the cathedral is characterized by relative simplicity. It forms a single nave with a vaulted height of 20 meters, and bordered by several side chapels. The choir retains stained glass windows from the 14th century. The facade, very sober, has as only decorative element a large rose window 8 meters in diameter, and the bell tower which adjoins this facade is quite massive. (closed January 1, May 1 and 8, Easter and Pentecost Mondays, July 14, November 11 and December 26)

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Cathedral , Religious building in Carcassonne