Rieux Cathedral
Rieux Cathedral Cathédrale de la Nativité-de-Marie de Rieux | |
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![]() Rieux Cathedral | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
Province | Bishopric of Rieux |
Region | Rieux-Volvestre |
Rite | Roman |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | Rieux, ![]() |
Geographic coordinates | 43°15′30″N 1°12′12″E / 43.25833°N 1.20333°E |
Architecture | |
Type | church |
Style | Southern French Gothic |
Rieux Cathedral (French: Cathédrale de la Nativité-de-Marie de Rieux) is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Rieux-Volvestre, France. It has been listed since 1923 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.[1]
The cathedral was formerly the seat of the Bishopric of Rieux, founded in 1317 and de-established by the Concordat of 1801.
References[edit]
- ^ Base Mérimée: PA00094436, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French) Ancienne cathédrale Sainte-Marie
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