Notre Dame and Saint Castor Cathedral

Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Castor Cathedral of Nîmes

Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Castor Cathedral is the main religious building of Nîmes, in the heart of the Écusson. The Nîmes audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this sanctuary of Romanesque origin, a witness of the long Christian history of the city.

A sanctuary of Romanesque origin

The cathedral of Nîmes, dedicated to Our Lady and Saint Castor, was founded in the Middle Ages on an ancient site. Remodelled and rebuilt over the centuries, after the destructions of the Wars of Religion that deeply marked the city, it keeps a remarkable Romanesque frieze sculpted on its façade, illustrating biblical scenes. Inside, its decor testifies to the different eras. It remains the religious heart of Nîmes and a precious witness of its history.

What to see

You admire the remarkable Romanesque frieze sculpted on the façade, illustrating biblical scenes, and the interior with decorations from different eras, in an atmosphere of contemplation. The cathedral is the religious heart of Nîmes. It is a major stop to be discovered with respect, in the heart of the Écusson.

Practical information

Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Castor Cathedral lies in the heart of the Écusson, in Nîmes, reachable on foot. A working 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 and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What is remarkable about the cathedral of Nîmes?

Its Romanesque frieze sculpted on the façade, illustrating biblical scenes; founded in the Middle Ages, it was remodelled after the Wars of Religion.

Where is the cathedral of Nîmes?

In the heart of the Écusson, in Nîmes, in the Gard.