Association les Amis de la Chapelle de Saint ‑Maclou

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption was built starting in 1248 in the center of Clermont-Ferrand, the historical capital of Auvergne.

It replaced a Romanesque cathedral located on the same site, which itself had been preceded by two other Christian sanctuaries.

Its initial patronage was that of Saint Vitalis and Saint Agricolus.

Most of the current structure dates from the second half of the 13th century; it is the first example of the use of Volvic stone in architecture.

The western façade and other renovations were carried out by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc during the second half of the 19th century.

Today, it is one of the city’s symbols due to its size and unique character.

The cathedral is built atop the central hill that forms the old town center of Clermont-Ferrand. It is located at the crossroads of various streets and squares dating from the medieval period, following the layout of the fortified town of the 3rd century.

The southern forecourt opens onto Place de la Victoire, in the center of which stands the statue of Pope Urban II, who launched the First Crusade at the council of 1095.

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