Angoulême Cathedral
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre d'Angoulême
A 12th-century Romanesque domed cathedral whose facade is covered in Last Judgment reliefs, a masterpiece of Romanesque art in southwestern France
Saint-Pierre Cathedral was built in the 12th century. Its nave is covered by a series of domes, and its west facade bears a relief group of more than seventy sculptures depicting the Ascension and the Last Judgment. It is a representative example of Romanesque architecture in southwestern France and is part of the heritage along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. Entry is free, and visitors should stay quiet during religious services. The cathedral lies on the southern edge of the old town beside the ramparts and can be combined with a walk along the walls.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Cité internationale de la bande dessinée
- Angoulême Old Town & Ramparts
- Château de La Rochefoucauld
- Bassac Abbey
- Courvoisier, Jarnac
- Camus Cognac House
- Old Cognac & Saint-Léger Church
- Martell Cognac House