Former Episcopal Palace

The former episcopal palace of Rodez

The former episcopal palace of Rodez keeps more than fifteen centuries of religious history, near the cathedral. The Rodez audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this former residence of the bishops, a witness of the long past of the diocese.

Fifteen centuries of religious history

Behind its walls hides more than fifteen centuries of religious history. The former episcopal palace of Rodez was the residence of the bishops, who long exercised considerable power over the city and the diocese, one of the oldest of the region. A fine building near the cathedral, it testifies to the importance of the Church in the history of Rodez and constitutes one of the major elements of the heritage of the old centre.

What to see

You admire the former residence of the bishops, its architecture and its setting near the cathedral, a witness of more than fifteen centuries of religious history. The former episcopal palace illustrates the weight of the Church in the history of Rodez. It is a stop for lovers of heritage, to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The former episcopal palace lies near the cathedral, in the heart of the historic centre of Rodez, reachable on foot. You mainly admire its exterior from the public space; access inside depends on its current uses and may be limited. You discover it during a walk in old Rodez.

What was the former episcopal palace of Rodez?

The residence of the bishops of Rodez, who long exercised considerable power over the city and the diocese, one of the oldest of the region.

Where is the former episcopal palace?

Near the cathedral, in the heart of the historic centre of Rodez.