Vue aérienne de la cathédrale de Rodez illuminée à la tombée de la nuit — ©Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rodez à la tombée de la nuit|D.VIET - CRT Occitanie

MarvelBefore the cathedral.

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Use your stay in Rodez old town to discover the cathedral. Its gothic architecture is remarkable, with the bell tower or the gargoyles.

©Vue aérienne de la cathédrale de Rodez|D.VIET - CRT Occitanie

©Autel de la cathédrale de Rodez|Office de tourisme Rodez Agglomération

©Cathédrale de Rodez vue d'en haut|D.VIET - CRT Occitanie

Rodez and its cathedral go back over 800 years. The city may have changed over time but the cathedral hasn’t. Whether you’re a local or visitor, it’s always a joy to gaze at it, go inside and gather your thoughts here.

©Vue sur le clocher de la cathédrale depuis une ruelle de Rodez|Office de tourisme Rodez Agglomération

©Visite guidée des terrasses de la cathédrale de Rodez|P.THEBAULT - CRT Occitanie

©Dernier escalier du clocher de la cathédrale de Rodez|P.THEBAULT - CRT Occitanie

sommet-clocher-cathedrale — ©Sommet du Clocher de la Cathédrale de Rodez|C.MERAVILLES

Climb 400 steps

The first thing that strikes you about the cathedral is its belltower! The 87m high tower is spectacular! Especially since you can visit it… But it’s no mean feat getting to the top with 400 steps to go up! It’s worth it though, we promise!

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Personnes qui circulent devant l'orgue de la cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rodez — ©Orgue de la cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rodez|D.VIET - CRT Occitanie

©Mariage à la cathédrale de Rodez|D.VIET - CRT Occitanie

Flit from one chapel to the next

Whether you enter from the north or south side, Rodez Cathedral is a feast for the eyes. At first because its understatement contrasts with its interior. Then because of its unusual layout.

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Gaze at exceptional architecture

Rodez Cathedral is famous for its outer beauty. With its belltower, gargoyles, pink sandstone and stained-glass windows, the cathedral is unique. There are lots of photos of it but nothing beats seeing it in real life to get a real feel for how big it is.

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©Jubé de la cathédrale|Office de tourisme Rodez Agglomération

©Stalles richement sculptées et décorées|Office de tourisme Rodez Agglomération

©Arches de la cathédrale gothique Notre-Dame de Rodez|Office de tourisme Rodez Agglomération

Have a coffee on Le Broussy’s art-deco terrace

The west side of the cathedral lies on Place d’Armes and looks onto Avenue Victor-Hugo. Rodez’s Art-Deco district is just yards away. One café has remained untouched. Its terrace is at the foot of the cathedral. We suggest you visit for a trip back in time.

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