VIEUX SAINT-VINCENT
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Old cathedral of Saint-Vincent in Mâcon, classified as a historical monument, preserving only the 2 towers connected to each other
The two towers and the Romanesque narthex are the only remains of the former Saint-Vincent cathedral, built in the 6th century. Destroyed and rebuilt several times, it is now a listed historic monument. Today, it's closed to the public, but the exterior is well worth a visit, on a self-guided or guided tour with the tourist office. You'll have to be patient for a few more years before you can marvel at its interior again, as a fund-raising campaign has been launched for the end of 2023 to begin major renovation work and create a footbridge between the two towers.
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A l'intérieur se trouve différents restes archéologiques dont des sarcophages. Il est possible de voir certains détails (tympan etc) de plus près en photos avec quelques explications.
Impressionnant lorsqu'on réalise que la cathédrale devait être immense, les dimensions d'époque allant jusqu'au bureau de l'actuelle préfecture, de l'autre côté de la route !
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Ces vestiges restent impressionnants quand on sait la taille que faisait ce bâtiment à l'origine.