Toul Cathedral

About this place

Toul Cathedral or Cathedral of Saint Stephen of Toul is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Toul, Lorraine, France. It is a classic example of Flamboyant Gothic architecture and is notable for having the second largest cloister in France. The cathedral was formerly the seat of the Diocese of Toul and has been known as the Diocese of Nancy-Toul since 1824. The church has also been an important stop on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela since the Middle Ages. 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.