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Cathedrale St-Gatien Review
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Cathédrale St-Gatien
- Address: Rue Lavoisier, Tours
- Phone: 02-47-47-05-19
- Category: Religious Sites
- Location: Tours
Fodor's Review:
The Cathédrale St-Gatien, built between 1239 and 1484, reveals a mixture of architectural styles. The richly sculpted stonework of its majestic, soaring, two-tower facade betrays the Renaissance influence on local château-trained craftsmen. The stained glass dates from the 13th century (if you have binoculars, bring them). Also take a look at the little tomb with kneeling angels built in memory of Charles VIII and Anne of Brittany's two children; and the Cloître de La Psalette (cloister), on the south side of the cathedral.
- Open: Daily 8-noon and 2-6
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Stained Glass Windows Rival Sainte-Chappele
Posted by kenhinton48 from Alabama on 5/29/07
Tours Cathedral has astonishing 13th century stained glass windows which have complete explanations on site in ENGLISH and rivaling Chartres & Sainte-Chappele, Paris. Take binoculars. Also don't miss the early wall paintings on the south aisle. Sadly we found no souvenir booklet
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