Cahors Cathedral, Cahors

Name: Cahors Cathedral
Address: Place Jean Jacques Chapou, Cahors, 46000 Cahors, France
Telephone: +33 5 65 35 27 80

#2 among attractions in Cahors

Top attraction, Church, Unesco, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

Cahors Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Cahors, Occitanie, France. A national monument, it is an example of the transition between the late Romanesque and Gothic architectural traditions. ()

Local name: Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Cahors Completed: 1135 (889 years ago)Unesco: from 1998Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 44°26'50"N, 1°26'35"E

Address

Place Jean Jacques ChapouCahors 46000 Cahors France

Contact

+33 5 65 35 27 80

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Day trips

Cahors Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pont Valentré, Église Saint-Urcisse, Maison de l'eau, Boulevard Gambetta.

0.6 miW
Bridge,
Pont Valentré, Cahors
15 min walk • The Pont Valentré is a 14th-century six-span fortified stone arch bridge crossing the river Lot to the west of Cahors, in France. It has become a symbol of the city. After the decision was made to build it on 30 April 1306, construction began on 17 June 1308.
~620 ftSE
Church
Église Saint-Urcisse, Cahors
4 min walk • The parish church of Saint-Urcisse de Cahors, located near the banks of the Lot in the medieval town of Cahors, is considered one of the major buildings that testify to the transition from Romanesque to Gothic art in Quercy.
0.6 miW
44°26'39"N • 1°25'52"E
Maison de l'eau, Cahors
16 min walk • Museum
~870 ftSW
44°26'43"N • 1°26'27"E
Boulevard Gambetta, Cahors
5 min walk • Universities and schools
~1870 ftN
Church
St. Bartholomew's Church, Cahors
10 min walk • The Saint-Barthélemy de Cahors church is a Catholic church located in Cahors, France.
0.4 miSE
44°26'38"N • 1°27'0"E
Point de vue du Mont Saint-Cyr sur Cahors, Cahors
11 min walk • View point
~520 ftW
City hall
City Hall, Cahors
3 min walk • The city hall of Cahors is a historical monument located at 73, boulevard Léon-Gambetta in Cahors in the Lot.
0.4 miNW
Ruins
Arc de Diane, Cahors
10 min walk • The Arch of Diana is the main vestige of the Roman baths of Divona Cadurcorum, the Gallo-Roman city that later became Cahors.
~1320 ftSE
44°26'45"N • 1°26'51"E
Moulin de Coty, Cahors
7 min walk • Watermill
0.5 miSW
44°26'29"N • 1°26'10"E
Ancienne Tour, Cahors
14 min walk • Ruins
~1770 ftNW
44°27'6"N • 1°26'25"E
Tour du Pape Jean XXII, Cahors
9 min walk • Ruins, Forts and castles

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cahors Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include City Hall, Cahors (3 min walk), Église Saint-Urcisse, Cahors (4 min walk), Boulevard Gambetta, Cahors (5 min walk), Moulin de Coty, Cahors (7 min walk).

How to get to Cahors Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cahors Cathedral:

Bus

Foch • Lines: 4, Nav 2 (2 min walk)
Cathédrale • Lines: 1, 4 (2 min walk)

Train

Cahors (13 min walk)