Riez Cathedral
| Riez Cathedral Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Riez | |
|---|---|
 Riez Cathedral | |
| Basic information | |
| Location |
Riez,  |
| Geographic coordinates | Coordinates: 43°49′6″N 6°5′27″E / 43.81833°N 6.09083°E |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Province | Bishopric of Riez |
| Region | Alpes-de-Haute-Provence |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Status | Active |
| Architectural type | church |
Riez Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Riez) is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Riez in the département of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in south-eastern France. It is a national monument.
It was formerly the seat of the Bishopric of Riez, abolished by the Concordat of 1801, which transferred its territory to the Bishopric of Digne.
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