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Sábado 16 septiembre 2023, 10:00, 11:00, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30Passed
Setembre 2023
Dissabte 16
10:00 - 10:45
11:00 - 11:45
13:30 - 14:15
14:30 - 15:15
15:30 - 16:15
16:30 - 17:15
17:30 - 18:15
15 to 90 years old

Cathédrale Sainte-Croix

Place Sainte-Croix, 45000 Orléans
  • Loiret
  • Centre-Val de Loire

Guided tour of the archaeological basement of the Cathedral

During the installation of the cathedral heater in 1890, remains of a pre-Romanesque building were discovered under the transept and the current choir of the cathedral. Archeological excavations…
Sábado 16 septiembre 2023, 10:00, 11:00, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30Passed
Sous-sol de la cathédrale © Mairie d’Orléans

During the installation of the cathedral’s heating system in 1890, remains of a pre-Romanesque building were discovered under the cathedral’s transept and current choir. Archaeological excavations from 1937 to 1942 revealed the apse of the Romanesque building built after the terrible fire of 989, remains of a Carolingian mosaic and Gallo-Roman (4th century) buildings. The sarcophagi of ancient bishops, from the thirteenth and seventeenth centuries were discovered thus revealing priestly objects and reliquaries today in the treasury of the cathedral. Discover the remains of the first buildings erected on the site of the Cathedral.
Tour led by a tour guide from the Ville d'art et d'histoire – Orléans City Hall.
Group limited to 10 people. For safety reasons, children under the age of 15 are not allowed.

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About the location

Cathédrale Sainte-Croix
Place Sainte-Croix, 45000 Orléans
  • Loiret
  • Centre-Val de Loire
The shape of the cathedral that we now know is due to the restorations launched under Henry IV and continued by his successors, in a Gothic style. But, from the remains of the primitive church of the 7th century to the contemporary stained glass windows of Pierre Carron, all centuries and all styles have come to enrich the building as its construction and its incessant reconstructions and restorations.
Tags
Monument historique, Édifice religieux, Villes et Pays d'art et d'histoire i Patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO
Acceso
Tram and car parks in the immediate vicinity. Access for the motor handicapped.
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