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First cathedral of the City of Périgueux, until 1577. The Protestants attacked two of its cupolas and its bell tower which were destroyed. Used during the Fronde as a riding school, it lost its title of cathedral in favor of Saint-Front in the XVIIth century.
The dome of the West (11th century) is in the purest tradition of Romanesque art while that of the East was restored in the 17th century. Inside, an elegant broken arch above the tomb of Bishop Jean d'Asside, an organ from Carrouges (18th century), restored in 1993 and a perpetual calendar celebrating the Easter celebrations from 1163 to 1253.
The church of St. Etienne de la Cité is open free visit from 9am to 18pm except on Sundays (with exceptions). It is possible to discover it on a guided tour with a tour guide from the Périgueux Tourist Office, as part of group guided tours or urban walks, by reservation throughout the year.
www.tourisme-grandperigueux.fr
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