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Basilica Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Privat

Monument in Mende

Located in the heart of Mende, of which it is the episcopal seat, the Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Privat basilica dominates the city by its height and volume. Listed as a Historic Monument since the beginning of the 20th century, it is to this day the only fully Gothic building in the entire department.

Erected in the 14th century and elevated to the rank of minor basilica in the 19th century, it has gone down in history for its 12th century Black Madonna, who is the object of great veneration among the faithful.

Work of Pope Urbain V, then Pope of Avignon, it has undergone several transformations over the centuries, revealing in particular a flamboyant 16th century bell tower over 80 meters high, or a neo-Gothic porch from the early 20th century.

Inside, visitors will appreciate its nave with crossed ribbed vaults culminating at nearly twenty-five meters, as well as the richness of its furniture composed in particular of altarpiece altars, carved wooden stalls or even beautiful 18th century Aubusson tapestries.

It is possible to enjoy all the beauty of the building with a guided tour offered by the Tourist Office of Mende.

AddressPlace Urbain V, Mende
Official sitewww.ot-mende.fr

Other monuments nearby

Bridge Notre-DameMende
Castle of ChapieuLanuéjols (4.7 km)
Castle of MontialouxSaint-Bauzile (5.3 km)
Castle of the BoyLanuéjols (5.8 km)
Castle of CougoussacGabrias (11 km)
Castle of ChanacChanac (13.3 km)
Castle of VillaretAllenc (14.2 km)
Castle of RessouchesChanac (15 km)

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