Le Mans Cathedral
Le Mans Cathedral (French: Cathédrale St-Julien du Mans) is a Catholic church situated in Le Mans, France. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Julian of Le Mans, the city's first bishop, who established Christianity in the area around the beginning of the 4th century. Its construction dated from the 6th through the 15th century, culminating in 1430 and it features many French Gothic elements.
| Cathedral of Saint Julian of Le Mans Cathédrale Saint-Julien du Mans | |
|---|---|
Le Mans Cathedral seen from the southeast (Place des Huguenots) | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Province | Diocese of Le Mans |
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Le Mans, France |
| Geographic coordinates | 48°0′33″N 0°11′56″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | church |
| Style | Roman, French Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 6th century |
| Completed | 15th century |
The cathedral, which combines a Romanesque nave and a High Gothic choir, is notable for its rich collection of stained glass and the spectacular bifurcating flying buttresses at its eastern end.
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