The cathedral of Saint-Pierre was built in the 14th century, from 1364\. Remodelled in the following centuries, it was enlarged in the 19th century, at the level of the current transept and choir. It presents a southern Gothic style. It is adjacent to the faculty of medicine. Originally, it was the church of the monastery-college Saint-Benoît, occupied by the Benedictine monks. It became a cathedral, seat of the bishop, in 1536\. Owned by the State, it has been classified as a historical monument since 1906 and the Ministry of Fine Arts has been in charge of it since 1912\. It is maintained and restored today by the services of the DRAC d'Occitanie. The parish is responsible for the premises.
Presentation and demonstration of the cathedral organ
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Date
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Cathédrale Saint-Pierre
Place Saint-Pierre, 34000 Montpellier, France, Hérault, Occitanie, France
Discover the organ, its history, its sounds and the main principles of its operation.
This presentation will help to better understand this complex and fascinating instrument, a true musical and technical heritage.
Informations
Free. Free entry.
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre
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Localisation
Place Saint-Pierre, 34000 Montpellier, France, Hérault, Occitanie, France
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Accès
Tram line 1 and 4\. Arceaux car park, Pitot.
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À propos
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Organ concert
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Guided tour of the Urban V tower of Saint Peter’s Cathedral
Discover the Urbain V tower during an exceptional visit.Access is via a staircase of 204 steps and is limited to groups of 18 people. Admission will be in the order of arrival.The visit cannot take place in case of rain, storm or too much heat.Access is prohibited for children under 12 years old, pregnant women and people with heart disease.
Self-guided tour of St. Peter’s Cathedral
Discover freely the interior of Saint-Pierre Cathedral and take time to admire its architecture, its furniture and the remarkable elements of its decor.
