Périgueux Cathedral
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Périgueux Cathedral is a Catholic church located in the city of Périgueux, France. A cathedral since 1669,[1] it is dedicated to Saint Front [fr] (French: Cathédrale Saint-Front de Périgueux). The cathedral's predecessor, still in operation as a church, is dedicated to Saint Stephen (French: Cathédrale Saint-Étienne-de-la-Cité de Périgueux).
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Périgueux Cathedral Cathédrale Saint-Front de Périgueux | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Catholic Church |
Province | Bishop of Périgueux and Sarlat |
Region | Dordogne |
Rite | Latin |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | Périgueux, France |
Geographic coordinates | 45°11′1″N 0°43′22″E |
Architecture | |
Type | church |
Style | Romanesque |
Groundbreaking | 10th century |
Completed | 19th century |
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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.