Rieux Cathedral
| Rieux Cathedral Cathédrale de la Nativité-de-Marie de Rieux | |
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.jpg) Rieux Cathedral | |
| Basic information | |
| Location |
Rieux,  |
| Geographic coordinates | Coordinates: 43°15′30″N 1°12′12″E / 43.25833°N 1.20333°E |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Rite | Roman |
| Province | Bishopric of Rieux |
| Region | Rieux-Volvestre |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Status | Active |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | church |
| Architectural style | Southern French Gothic |
Rieux Cathedral (French: Cathédrale de la Nativité-de-Marie de Rieux) is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Rieux-Volvestre, France. It has been listed since 1923 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.[1]
The cathedral was formerly the seat of the Bishopric of Rieux, founded in 1317 and de-established by the Concordat of 1801.
References
- ↑ Mérimée PA00094436, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French) Ancienne cathédrale Sainte-Marie
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