Saint Front Cathedral Historical tour of Saint Front Cathedral in Périgueux

World Heritage Site (1998) as a major stage on the Way of St. James (Vézelay route).

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

The 12th-century bell tower separates the old Latin church from the Byzantine-inspired basilica. Inside, there is a magnificent Baroque altarpiece and the chandelier that graced the wedding of Napoleon III and Eugénie de Montjo at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

The cathedral is open to the public every day from 9 am to 6 pm (7 pm in summer), and a paid visitor guide is available inside. Guided tours are also available as part of the group tours offered by the Greater Périgueux Tourist Office, year-round by reservation.
Tel: 05 53 53 10 63 - www.tourisme-grandperigueux.fr

Visit the rooftops of Saint-Front Cathedral : an exceptional opportunity to discover this Romano-Byzantine architecture up close. Information: +33 5 53 53 10 63. Booking: www.tourisme-grandperigueux.fr

Would you like to climb to the roof of Saint-Front Cathedral? Watch our video, we went all the way to the top...

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Cathedral opening hours:

• April 1st to June 30th: 8:30am - 7:00pm
• July 1st to August 31st: 9am - 7:30pm
• September 1st to October 31st: 8:30am - 7:00pm
• November 1 to March 31: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.