Roman Catholic Diocese of Lescar, Lescar

Name: Roman Catholic Diocese of Lescar
Address: Lescar, France

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lescar, in south-western France, was founded in the fifth century, and continued until 1790. It was originally part of the Province of Novempopulania, and Lescar held the seventh place among the cities. Its see was the Cathedral of the Assumption in Lescar, begun in 1120; the crypt of the cathedral was also the mausoleum of the family of Albret in the 16th century. ()

Local name: Diocèse de Lescar Coordinates: 43°19'59"N, 0°26'2"W

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Roman Catholic Diocese of Lescar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Pau, Lescar Cathedral, Boulevard des Pyrénées, Bizanos.

4.1 miSE
Chateau museum and birthplace of Henry IV
Château de Pau, Pau
104 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the picturesque city of Pau, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques region of France, the Château de Pau is a historic gem that beckons tourists with its rich heritage and splendid architecture. This grand castle, now transformed into a museum, offers a...
~140 ftE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Lescar Cathedral, Lescar
1 min walk • Lescar Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church and former cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It is located in the town of Lescar, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France.
4.2 miSE
Street, Historic walking areas
Boulevard des Pyrénées, Pau
107 min walk • The Boulevard des Pyrénées is a boulevard in the town of Pau in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of south-west France. With buildings on its northern side only, and a terrace overlooking the valley of the Gave de Pau to its south, the boulevard is notable for its panoramic view of the peaks of the Pyrenees some 50 km to the south.
5.1 miSE
Area
Bizanos, Pau
130 min walk • Bizanos is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in southwestern France.
3.8 miSE
Area
Jurançon, Pau
98 min walk • Jurançon is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
2.8 miSE
Area
Billère, Pau
72 min walk • Billère is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in southwestern France.
6.3 miSE
Area
Uzos, Pau
162 min walk • Uzos is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France.
3.9 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. James Church, Pau
101 min walk • The Saint-Jacques church is one of the churches of Pau, located in the heart of the city next to the courthouse.
4 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Musée Bernadotte, Pau
101 min walk • The Bernadotte museum is located in Pau, on the edge of the Hédas district. The museum traces the life and career of Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte who became Marshal of the Empire and then King of Sweden and Norway.
5.4 miNE
43°24'11"N • 0°23'14"W
Town Hall, Sauvagnon
137 min walk • City hall
5.4 miSW
Church
Église Sainte-Blaise
138 min walk • The Sainte-Blaise church is a Catholic church located in Lacommande, in France.