Place de la Cité

Place de la Cité, in Rodez

Place de la Cité is in the heart of old Rodez, a space of power and life since the Middle Ages. The Rodez audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this historic square, neighbour of the cathedral.

A centre of power since the Middle Ages

Located in the heart of old Rodez, adjoining the cathedral, Place de la Cité has always been, since the Middle Ages, a centre of the power of the city. On this space was expressed the authority of the bishop, to whom the Cité belonged, in opposition to the neighbouring Bourg. Lined with old buildings and marked by this history, it remains a place of life and gathering in the heart of the historic centre, a witness of the long past of Rodez.

What to see

Here you enjoy the atmosphere of this historic square lined with old buildings, neighbour of the cathedral, a centre of power since the Middle Ages. Place de la Cité is a place of life in the heart of old Rodez. It is a stop for lovers of history and atmosphere, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Place de la Cité lies in the heart of the historic centre of Rodez, near the cathedral, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level; the shops around have their own hours. The square is lively notably on market days.

Why is Place de la Cité important in Rodez?

Because it is, since the Middle Ages, a centre of the power of the city, neighbour of the cathedral, in the Cité district belonging to the bishop.

Where is Place de la Cité?

In the heart of the historic centre of Rodez, near the cathedral.