Vaison Cathedral, Vaison-la-Romaine

Name: Vaison Cathedral
Address: 4 chemin du Bon Ange, Vaison-la-Romaine, France

#2 among attractions in Vaison-la-Romaine

Top attraction, Church, Romanesque architecture

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Vaison Cathedral, dedicated to Our Lady of Nazareth, is a Roman Catholic church and one of the two former cathedrals in Vaison-la-Romaine, France. It was formerly the seat of the Bishopric of Vaison, abolished under the Concordat of 1801. ()

Local name: Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth de Vaison Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 44°14'33"N, 5°4'17"E

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4 chemin du Bon AngeVaison-la-Romaine France

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Nearby attractions include: Roman Bridge, Château d'Entrechaux, Gigondas AOC, Château de Beaumont le Vieux.

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Historical place, Bridge
Roman Bridge, Vaison-la-Romaine
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3.6 miSE
Forts and castles
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6.4 miSW
Vineyard, Library
Gigondas AOC, Gigondas
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6.9 miSE
Forts and castles
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~920 ftNW
44°14'40"N • 5°4'10"E
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Fountain
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Locality
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Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Dentelles de Montmirail
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Memorial
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Locality
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Locality
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