Lisieux Cathedral, Lisieux, France

Lisieux Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Lisieux) is a former Roman Catholic cathedral, and a national monument of France. Built between 1170 and the middle of the 13th century through the initiative of Bishop Arnulf, the cathedral was the seat of the Bishop of Lisieux until the diocese of Lisieux was abolished under the Concordat of 1801 and merged into the Diocese of Bayeux.

The west front of the building consists of three portals surmounted by two towers. The south tower was built in the 16th century and at the top bears a 17th-century flèche. Buttresses were added to the south face in the 15th century. The cathedral survived World War II wholly intact.

An earlier cathedral is presumed to have existed since the 6th century, as there was a Bishop of Lisieux from that time, but nothing is known of the earlier edifice.

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Heimdal Odinson (10 months ago)
Being a complete Cathedral/Church fanatic, I was more than pleased to get the opportunity to visit this amazing place . Lisieux is an amazing commune In Normandy and seems a wonderful place to live . The Cathedrale Saint Pierre de Lisieux just one of its attractions . I spent about an hour and a half in here and loved it very peaceful . I lit a candle, said a prayer for mum, and dad and admired the wonderful architecture . I particularly loved the alter with an illuminated Christ underneath it guarded by two angels I believe . It stands in a rather attractive market square . Well worth visiting in my humble opinion . Oh I loved the crucifix too .

Stefan Drew (12 months ago)
All the doors were secured during daytime and no one could enter.

A F (12 months ago)
Celebrating Mass was beautiful. They have plenty of information in English about the Cathedral.

Kyra Mc (13 months ago)
Wish Tereze had been held here. Much more beautiful and historical.. the money should have been spent here instead of that gaudy church on the hill

Suza May (3 years ago)
Very beautiful, impressive cathedral. Just like the Notre Dame in Paris

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