Cervione Cathedral

Cervione, France

Saint Erasmus cathedral in Cervione, which was completed in 1745, and is an fine example of the Baroque style. It was built on the site of previous cathedral, dating from 1578. 

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Founded: 1714-1745
Category: Religious sites in France

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François Lévêques (5 years ago)
Très beau panorama Répétition de l'organiste dans la cathédrale : superbe
x (5 years ago)
frankreich ehrenbruder
Lionel DE MARCO (5 years ago)
Village très sympa, belle vue.
WEHRLEITER UTZBERG (6 years ago)
Schöner kleiner Ort in den Bergen
Philippe Gallois (6 years ago)
Renovée extérieurement. Meriterait rénovation peintures intérieres.
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