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12.12.2019

The Centurion Cornelius at the feet of Saint Peter

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...

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Calorifer Crypt

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Great Bourdon “Emmanuel”

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

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Little Bourdon “Marie”

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.  

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The 8 Bells

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.   Learn more

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Choir Stall Panels

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.  

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Clock

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.