Saint Front Cathedral Abbeys, Churches, Priories in Périgueux

World Heritage of Humanity (1998) as a major stage on the way to Santiago de Compostela (Vézelay route).

Unique for its oriental plan with a Greek cross similar to St. Mark's in Venice, the center and each branch of which are topped by a dome. Restored in the 19th century by Abadie who used it as a model for the construction of the Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre.

The 12th century bell tower separates the old Latin church from the Byzantine-inspired basilica. Inside, a magnificent Baroque altarpiece and the chandelier which saw the marriage of Napoleon III to Eugénie de Montjo at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral.

The cathedral can be visited with free access every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (7 p.m. in summer) , a paid tour support is offered inside. It is also possible to visit it with a guide-lecturer , as part of guided group tours or urban walks offered by the Grand Périgueux Tourist Office , throughout the year by reservation.
Tel: 05 53 53 10 63 - www.tourisme-grandperigueux.fr

Visit to the roofs of Saint-Front Cathedral: an exceptional visit to discover this Roman-Byzantine architecture up close. Information: 05 53 53 10 63. Reservation: www.tourisme-grandperigueux.fr

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