Cathédrale Notre-Dame

Built in the 12th century on the site of an earlier monastery, and converted into a cathedral in 1317, it took almost 2 centuries to complete. The original Romanesque plan was to be evaluated over the centuries, giving way to a light, airy and slender Gothic style, as evidenced by the 73-metre high bell tower, making it the tallest in the Limousin region. Amputated of its choir and transept, the cathedral is home to some spectacular works, including the Grand Organs, built in 1839 and listed as a Monument Historique, and the immense stained glass window with its deep blues, which tells the story of the Lunade. In the 14th century, this miraculous procession put an end to a terrible period of plague, and even today, more than 8 centuries later, it still takes place every year, attracting crowds of devotees.