The central nave, choir, and transept date from the early 13th century and represent the first attempt to adapt Gothic art to Romanesque art in the Pays d'Oc. The side aisles date from the 17th century. The fortified cathedral was part of the defensive rampart.
Description
The Notre-Dame-du-Bourguet co-cathedral in Forcalquier is a Catholic cathedral and a historic monument
Forcalquier Cathedral was a second seat of the Bishop of Sisteron, who was unable to enter his town of Sisteron due to a dispute between him and his chapter. Based in Forcalquier, he elevated the collegiate church to the rank of co-cathedral.
Notre-Dame-du-Bourguet, dating from the 12th century, was erected as a "concathedral" of the diocese of Sisteron in 1408. There was a co-cathedral in Forcalquier from 1065, which was initially the Romanesque collegiate church of Saint-Mary, of which some elements remain.
The central nave, choir, transept, and bell tower date from the early 13th century and represent the first attempt to adapt Gothic art in the Pays d'Oc region. The campanile dates from the 17th century, while the side naves and second floor of the bell tower date from the 17th century. The first stops of the great organ date back to 1629.
The painting of the Triumph of Christ, by Nicolas Mignard, is classified.
The Maria-Sauvaterra bell weighs 1200 kg and dates from 1609.
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Free access.
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All year, every day.