St Mary of the Assumption Cathedral

Vaison-la-Romaine, France

Located at the eastern end of the rock overlooking the valley, St Mary of the Assumption Cathedral was built in the 15th century at the request of the local inhabitants. It has been enlarged and modified many times over the years, and is now the venue for cultural events throughout the summer.

Address

Rue des Fours 6286, Vaison-la-Romaine, France

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Details

Founded: 15th century
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Puymin (0,5 km)
Vaison-la-Romaine Roman Bridge (0,1 km)
Château de Vaison-la-Romaine (0,2 km)
Théâtre Antique (0,6 km)
La Villasse (0,5 km)
Vaison-la-Romaine Cathedral (0,6 km)
Château d'Entrechaux (5,4 km)

Palais des Papes (38,4 km)
Avignon Cathedral (38,3 km)
Château des Baux (59,3 km)
Musée du Petit Palais (38,3 km)
Saint-Pierre Basilica (38,5 km)
Roman Theatre of Orange (24,1 km)
Château de Gordes (37,7 km)
Lapidary Museum (38,9 km)
Pont d'Avignon (38,3 km)

User Reviews

philippe fest (6 months ago)
Magnificent cathedral built on the foundations of the Roman church. To discover.

Jluc Prz (10 months ago)
When you come back, no more, it's gray and not very decorated, but what a surprise! enter enter, go around carefully and go through the door on the left, I wasn't expecting what a beauty! look at my photos ?

ly ly (10 months ago)
The cloister is very beautiful

Alain Fons (11 months ago)
Vaison la Romaine Cathedral with a very pretty cloister.

Ismaelle GRAVEL (15 months ago)
The place is nice, we went there for a choir concert. Organization not great, free entry but quickly no more space and many people accumulate at the entrance despite having arrived 15 minutes in advance. Otherwise nothing to complain about!

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