Périgueux Cathedral

About this place

Périgueux Cathedral is a Catholic church located in the city of Périgueux, France. A cathedral since 1669, it is dedicated to Saint Front. The cathedral's predecessor, still in operation as a church, is dedicated to Saint Stephen. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Périgueux and Sarlat, as the diocese has been known since 1854. It is part of the World Heritage Sites of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France. As you explore, compare the building itself with its decoration and later additions. Differences in materials, forms and imagery can reveal successive periods of patronage, making the visit a way to understand how religious places evolved over time.