Rieux Cathedral, Rieux-Volvestre, France

Rieux Cathedral was the seat of the Ancien Régime diocese of Rieux, created in 1317 and dissolved in 1790. The cathedral was built on the site of 13th century church and contains defensive elements from the old fortified church. Its 43 meters high octagonal tower is built in Toulouse style.

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Angelique Hurtado (15 months ago)
Sympathique sortie en famille 1er weekend de mai Grande fête historique au village Fête foraine ,tir à l'arc , bière artisanale

alessandro perrotta (16 months ago)
Charmant village avec 3/4 artisans un fleuriste un potier qui fait de la gravure aussi et un église remarquable... N'hésitez pas à vous perdre dans les petites ruelles que parfois débouchent sur des merveilleux bâtiments ou panoramas. Le bar en face de la halle du marché est aussi une halte obligatoire avec ses copines bio a 1€ les 2!

Agence Bel et Bien Vu (16 months ago)
Inmanquable

Fabien Gelebart (17 months ago)
Édifice majestueux et quartier épiscopal à visiter. Aussi prendre le temps de flâner en bord de rivière ou dans les ruelles étroites.

Coralie Seguelas (2 years ago)
Très belle cathédrale avec son magnifique clocher et ses tourelles défensive. Trésor épiscopal riche

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