The Cathedral Builders Conference

Name: Conférence Les bâtisseurs de cathédrale
Start: 2023-09-16T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2023-09-16T16:00:00+02:00
Location: Cité épiscopale

In medieval times, with the rise of cities in the West, cathedrals are synonymous with belief, prosperity and scientific and technical knowledge. The organization of the site will be present…

Samedi 16 septembre 2023, 15h00Passé

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In medieval times, with the rise of cities in the West, cathedrals are synonymous with belief, prosperity and scientific and technical knowledge. The organization of the site will be presented as well as the personality of the architects and all the professions at the service of a great work. By Patrick Demouy, professor emeritus of medieval history// duration 1h.

Types d'événement

Visite commentée / Conférence

Thèmes 2023

Patrimoine vivant

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Conditions de participation

Gratuit & Sur inscription

Type de public

Tout public

À propos du lieu

Cité épiscopale

5 place Charles de Gaulle 77100 Meaux

Seine-et-Marne
Île-de-France

The episcopal city of Meaux, corresponds to the old ecclesiastical district of the city in the Middle Ages and under the old regime. Its main monuments are the cathedral of Saint-Etienne, the old episcopal palace (present-day Bossuet museum), the old garden of the bishopric, the building of the Old Chapter. In the north, the Episcopal City adjoins the old rampart of the city that dates back to the Gallo-Roman era.