Cavaillon Cathedral

Cavaillon, France

Notre-Dame de Saint-Veran Cathedral in Cavaillon was built in the 11th century, raised in the 12th century and underwent extensions in the 16th and 17th century with the addition of the side chapels. The cathedral interior boasts gilt wood panelling from the 17th century and19th century mural paintings, as well as paintings by Mignard and de Parrocel.

Address

Rue Diderot 99, Cavaillon, France

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Details

Founded: 11th century
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Pierre (3 years ago)
In full restoration during our visit, hard to give a complete opinion. If the exterior is minimalist (you could pass by without noticing it), the few elements seen inside are pretty. Particularly the small cloister that the person inside the church very kindly pointed out to us.

Brigitte Martines (Chilina) (3 years ago)
I loved this little cloister within the cathedral, itself undergoing interior and exterior work.

Jean-Luc VILEMOT (4 years ago)
Notre-Dame and Saint Véran Cathedral was fully restored during our visit. Unfortunately we were only able to see the cloister and also a small part of the choir. To see again during a next visit!!!

Александр Пенов (6 years ago)
Very beautiful. Old village building from the outside. And very beautiful inside. You can only take photos with the flash and turn off the camera sound. Nearby there is an exit along the path up the mountain to the cross. I advise you to go there too, it’s very beautiful. There the cacti bloom with berries.

Gary Kahne (8 years ago)
A must visit.

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