Bayonne

The Cathedral

Built between the 12th and 16th centuries on the site of a Romanesqe church, the Cathedral of Saint Mary, a Gotthic style building which is reminiscent of the Champagne region, was largeky redtored and two spires were built in the 19th century by the architect Emile Boeswillwald. It is home to many treasures, such as the 13th century sculpted doorway, the stained glass window depicting the Canaanite's Prayer, dating back to the 16th century and the contemporary great bell decorated with a polychrome engraving, unique in Europe.