The Centurion Cornelius at the feet of Saint Peter

by Aubin Vouet (1639)

A May painting created in 1639 by Aubin Vouet, offered by the guild of goldsmiths. It depicts Saint Peter lifting up Cornelius the centurion, a new convert, as he knelt before him. Saint Peter signifies that he is only a man and that all acts of worship belong to God alone. Learn more

Not on display:
Stored in reserve, outside the cathedral

Great Bourdon “Emmanuel”

by Florentin Le Guay (1686)

The “Emmanuel” bourdon is the oldest bell in the cathedral. Made in 1686 and weighing 13 tonnes, it was sponsored by Louis XIV.

Not on display:
Still within the cathedral, inaccessible since the fire

Little Bourdon “Marie”

by Royal Eijsbouts (2012)

The 6-tonne bourdon was made by the Royal Eijsbouts foundry in the Netherlands in 2012 and installed in the South Tower. It is located near the “Emmanuel” bourdon from 1686.

 

Not on display:
Still within the cathedral, inaccessible since the fire

The 8 Bells

by Cornille-Havard (2012 - 2013)

This set of eight bells, cast in Normandy, was installed in the North Tower of the cathedral during the 850th jubilee of the cathedral in 2013.

 

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Not on display:
Still within the cathedral, inaccessible since the fire

Choir Stall Panels

(1710 - 1714)

Above the stalls are 16 natural oak panels, alternately oval and long square, depicting the life of the Virgin. These works were created between 1710 and 1714.

 

Not on display:
Still within the cathedral, inaccessible since the fire

Clock

par Collin (1867)

This clock mechanism, over 2 meters tall and built in 1867 by the renowned clockmaker Collin, once displayed the time on four dials outside the frame. It is now lost.

 

Not on display:
Destroyed in the fire

Saint Bernardino of Siena Delivering the City of Capri

by Ludovico Carrache (early 17th century)

Not on display:
Stored in reserve, outside the cathedral