Cathedral of Our Lady of Doms

Notre-Dame-des-Doms Cathedral of Avignon

Neighbour of the Palais des Papes, Notre-Dame-des-Doms Cathedral dominates Avignon from the Rocher des Doms. The Avignon audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this Provençal Romanesque sanctuary, the spiritual heart of the diocese.

A Provençal Romanesque cathedral

In Provençal Romanesque style, Notre-Dame-des-Doms Cathedral was enlarged in the fourteenth and seventeenth centuries. A metropolitan basilica, it is the place of memory of the whole diocese of Avignon. Topped with a gilded statue of the Virgin that watches over the city, neighbour of the Palais des Papes, it composes with it the monumental ensemble inscribed on the World Heritage list that crowns the Rocher des Doms.

What to see

You admire the Provençal Romanesque architecture, the interior of the cathedral and the gilded statue of the Virgin that crowns the bell tower. Neighbour of the Palais des Papes, it also offers fine views from the Rocher des Doms. It is a major stop for lovers of religious heritage, at the top of the city.

Practical information

Notre-Dame-des-Doms Cathedral lies near the Palais des Papes, on the Rocher des Doms, in Avignon, reachable on foot by a climb. A working Catholic place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; entry is generally free, but hours vary with celebrations. It is best to check them before coming.

What is the style of Notre-Dame-des-Doms Cathedral?

The Provençal Romanesque style, enlarged in the fourteenth and seventeenth centuries; the bell tower is topped with a gilded statue of the Virgin.

Where is Notre-Dame-des-Doms Cathedral?

Near the Palais des Papes, on the Rocher des Doms, in the heart of Avignon.