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Saint Paul Aurelian Cathedral was a Roman Catholic cathedral, now basilica, in Saint-Pol-de-Léon, in the Finistère department in Brittany in north-western France. The 13th-century church stands on the site of the original church founded by Saint Paul Aurélien in the 6th century. It is a listed monument since 1840.
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Auberge La Pomme d'Api
5 Rue Saint-Yves, 29250 Saint-Pol-de-Léon, France
Dans la Grand Rue Restaurant
8 Rue du Général Leclerc, 29250 Saint-Pol-de-Léon, France
BistroSaintPolitain.
1 Rue du Général Leclerc, 29250 Saint-Pol-de-Léon, France
Restaurant LE KRYSTANN Saint Pol de Léon
17 Rue du Général Leclerc, 29250 Saint-Pol-de-Léon, France
DES LE MATIN
8 Pl. Alfred de Guébriant Façade, 29250 Saint-Pol-de-Léon, France
Crêperie Kreiz Kastell
12 Rue aux Eaux, 29250 Saint-Pol-de-Léon, France
Café du Kreisker
34 Rue du Général Leclerc, 29250 Saint-Pol-de-Léon, France
Kreisker Kebab
1 Rue Cadiou, 29250 Saint-Pol-de-Léon, France
Les Frenchy's
16 Ter Rue Pen al Liorzou, 29250 Saint-Pol-de-Léon, France
BRASSERIE TY BAR
28 Rue Pen ar Pont, 29250 Saint-Pol-de-Léon, France
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Le Clos St Yves
5 Rue Saint-Yves, 29250 Saint-Pol-de-Léon, France
Résidence Goélia Les Roches
31 Rue de l'Estran, 29250 Saint-Pol-de-Léon, France
Hôtel de la Mairie
28 Rue Pen ar Pont, 29250 Saint-Pol-de-Léon, France
Saint pol de Leon
31 Rue de l'Estran, 29250 Saint-Pol-de-Léon, France
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Saint-Pol-de-Léon Cathedral

29250 Saint-Pol-de-Léon, France
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Saint Paul Aurelian Cathedral was a Roman Catholic cathedral, now basilica, in Saint-Pol-de-Léon, in the Finistère department in Brittany in north-western France. The 13th-century church stands on the site of the original church founded by Saint Paul Aurélien in the 6th century. It is a listed monument since 1840.

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attractions: , restaurants: Auberge La Pomme d'Api, Dans la Grand Rue Restaurant, BistroSaintPolitain., Restaurant LE KRYSTANN Saint Pol de Léon, DES LE MATIN, Crêperie Kreiz Kastell, Café du Kreisker, Kreisker Kebab, Les Frenchy's, BRASSERIE TY BAR
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Auberge La Pomme d'Api

Dans la Grand Rue Restaurant

BistroSaintPolitain.

Restaurant LE KRYSTANN Saint Pol de Léon

DES LE MATIN

Crêperie Kreiz Kastell

Café du Kreisker

Kreisker Kebab

Les Frenchy's

BRASSERIE TY BAR

Auberge La Pomme d'Api

Auberge La Pomme d'Api

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Dans la Grand Rue Restaurant

Dans la Grand Rue Restaurant

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BistroSaintPolitain.

BistroSaintPolitain.

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Restaurant LE KRYSTANN Saint Pol de Léon

Restaurant LE KRYSTANN Saint Pol de Léon

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SJ MackSJ Mack
A stunning architectural building - worth visiting along with a walk around the centre of Saint-Pol-de-Léon. Cathédrale Saint-Paul Aurélien (Saint Paul Aurelian Cathedral) was a Roman Catholic cathedral, now basilica, in Saint-Pol-de-Léon. The 13th-century church stands on the site of the original church founded by Saint Paul Aurélien in the 6th century. The present building was built in the 13th century (with later additions). The facade with its two high towers and the remarkable nave from the 13th century made of limestone from Caen demonstrate the stylistic and economical heritage from Normandy. The western façade and the south porch date back from the 13th century whereas the chancel (choir made of granite) and the transept are from the beginning of the 15th century. The cathedral was completed in the second half of the 16th century (the ambulatory and the southern chapel). It also has an ensemble which is almost unique in Brittany. The 50-metre spires are from the end of the 14th century. In the 16th century, side chapels gave it its definitive stature. The cathedral is 80 metres long in total, 16-metre height under the vaults and 44 metres wide with the transepts. In the north tower, there are three bells which date from more than three centuries ago, including the oldest bourden bell in Brittany, which weighs more than 2 tonnes, and was cast in 1563.
Juan Ramón Alves F.Juan Ramón Alves F.
CATEDRAL DE SAN PAUL DE AURELIEN. (SAN PABLO AURELIANO). Cathédrale Saint-Paul-Aurélien de Saint-Pol-de-Léon. La actual basílica-catedral es una iglesia gótica, influenciada por el estilo normando, construida sobre las ruinas de una iglesia románica. Está inspirado en la catedral de Coutances. Levanta sus dos torres disímiles hasta los imponentes campanarios de una altura de 55 m. La nave, de 84 m de largo y 16 m de altura, fue construida en piedra de Caen, inusual en su momento. El resto del edificio es de granito. Esta antigua catedral medieval francesa, fue sede de la antigua diócesis de Léon, fundada en el siglo VI y abolida tras el Concordato de 1801. La iglesia está dedicada a san Pablo Aureliano (o san Pol Aureliano) que, según la leyenda, sería un monje llegado del País de Gales para evangelizar Occismor (antiguo nombre de Saint-Pol-de-León) y a los osismos (significa "el más lejano" o aquellos al final del mundo, el Finis Terrae). Mas tarde, el monje Paul, en el 525 habría sido el primer obispo de la ciudad. El primitivo lugar de construcción debió ser un antiguo castro o fortification celta, reconvertido y cristianizado por este lider o caudillo bretón, lo que avala la idea de su identidad, debido a otro personaje conocido como Ambrosius Aurelianus, caudillo bretón que llegó a las costas de la Bretaña francesa, durante las incursiones sajonas de la isla de Bretaña. Sin duda toda una historia digna de leyendas y de crónicas.
Luca BigliardiLuca Bigliardi
Saint Pol de Leon was once a bishopric while retaining its charm, the magnificent Cathedral is worth a stop. The Cathedral has a prominent Gothic rose window, I point out the boxes with the dogs of the deceased macabre tradition of past centuries. In the city there is also a second equally spectacular religious building, the Notre-Dame du Kreisker chapel, remarkable in its 79-metre bell tower, a masterpiece of Gothic aesthetics.
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A stunning architectural building - worth visiting along with a walk around the centre of Saint-Pol-de-Léon. Cathédrale Saint-Paul Aurélien (Saint Paul Aurelian Cathedral) was a Roman Catholic cathedral, now basilica, in Saint-Pol-de-Léon. The 13th-century church stands on the site of the original church founded by Saint Paul Aurélien in the 6th century. The present building was built in the 13th century (with later additions). The facade with its two high towers and the remarkable nave from the 13th century made of limestone from Caen demonstrate the stylistic and economical heritage from Normandy. The western façade and the south porch date back from the 13th century whereas the chancel (choir made of granite) and the transept are from the beginning of the 15th century. The cathedral was completed in the second half of the 16th century (the ambulatory and the southern chapel). It also has an ensemble which is almost unique in Brittany. The 50-metre spires are from the end of the 14th century. In the 16th century, side chapels gave it its definitive stature. The cathedral is 80 metres long in total, 16-metre height under the vaults and 44 metres wide with the transepts. In the north tower, there are three bells which date from more than three centuries ago, including the oldest bourden bell in Brittany, which weighs more than 2 tonnes, and was cast in 1563.
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CATEDRAL DE SAN PAUL DE AURELIEN. (SAN PABLO AURELIANO). Cathédrale Saint-Paul-Aurélien de Saint-Pol-de-Léon. La actual basílica-catedral es una iglesia gótica, influenciada por el estilo normando, construida sobre las ruinas de una iglesia románica. Está inspirado en la catedral de Coutances. Levanta sus dos torres disímiles hasta los imponentes campanarios de una altura de 55 m. La nave, de 84 m de largo y 16 m de altura, fue construida en piedra de Caen, inusual en su momento. El resto del edificio es de granito. Esta antigua catedral medieval francesa, fue sede de la antigua diócesis de Léon, fundada en el siglo VI y abolida tras el Concordato de 1801. La iglesia está dedicada a san Pablo Aureliano (o san Pol Aureliano) que, según la leyenda, sería un monje llegado del País de Gales para evangelizar Occismor (antiguo nombre de Saint-Pol-de-León) y a los osismos (significa "el más lejano" o aquellos al final del mundo, el Finis Terrae). Mas tarde, el monje Paul, en el 525 habría sido el primer obispo de la ciudad. El primitivo lugar de construcción debió ser un antiguo castro o fortification celta, reconvertido y cristianizado por este lider o caudillo bretón, lo que avala la idea de su identidad, debido a otro personaje conocido como Ambrosius Aurelianus, caudillo bretón que llegó a las costas de la Bretaña francesa, durante las incursiones sajonas de la isla de Bretaña. Sin duda toda una historia digna de leyendas y de crónicas.
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Saint Pol de Leon was once a bishopric while retaining its charm, the magnificent Cathedral is worth a stop. The Cathedral has a prominent Gothic rose window, I point out the boxes with the dogs of the deceased macabre tradition of past centuries. In the city there is also a second equally spectacular religious building, the Notre-Dame du Kreisker chapel, remarkable in its 79-metre bell tower, a masterpiece of Gothic aesthetics.
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A stunning architectural building - worth visiting along with a walk around the centre of Saint-Pol-de-Léon.

Cathédrale Saint-Paul Aurélien (Saint Paul Aurelian Cathedral) was a Roman Catholic cathedral, now basilica, in Saint-Pol-de-Léon. The 13th-century church stands on the site of the original church founded by Saint Paul Aurélien in the 6th century.

The present building was built in the 13th century (with later additions). The facade with its two high towers and the remarkable nave from the 13th century made of limestone from Caen demonstrate the stylistic and economical heritage from Normandy. The western façade and the south porch date back from the 13th century whereas the chancel (choir made of granite) and the transept are from the beginning of the 15th century. The cathedral was completed in the second half of the 16th century (the ambulatory and the southern chapel). It also has an ensemble which is almost unique in Brittany.

The 50-metre spires are from the end of the 14th century. In the 16th century, side chapels gave it its definitive stature. The cathedral is 80 metres long in total, 16-metre height under the vaults and 44 metres wide with the transepts.

In the north tower, there are three bells which date from more than three centuries ago, including the oldest bourden bell in Brittany, which weighs more than 2 tonnes, and was...

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CATEDRAL DE SAN PAUL DE AURELIEN. (SAN PABLO AURELIANO). Cathédrale Saint-Paul-Aurélien de Saint-Pol-de-Léon.

La actual basílica-catedral es una iglesia gótica, influenciada por el estilo normando, construida sobre las ruinas de una iglesia románica. Está inspirado en la catedral de Coutances. Levanta sus dos torres disímiles hasta los imponentes campanarios de una altura de 55 m. La nave, de 84 m de largo y 16 m de altura, fue construida en piedra de Caen, inusual en su momento. El resto del edificio es de granito. Esta antigua catedral medieval francesa, fue sede de la antigua diócesis de Léon, fundada en el siglo VI y abolida tras el Concordato de 1801. La iglesia está dedicada a san Pablo Aureliano (o san Pol Aureliano) que, según la leyenda, sería un monje llegado del País de Gales para evangelizar Occismor (antiguo nombre de Saint-Pol-de-León) y a los osismos (significa "el más lejano" o aquellos al final del mundo, el Finis Terrae). Mas tarde, el monje Paul, en el 525 habría sido el primer obispo de la ciudad. El primitivo lugar de construcción debió ser un antiguo castro o fortification celta, reconvertido y cristianizado por este lider o caudillo bretón, lo que avala la idea de su identidad, debido a otro personaje conocido como Ambrosius Aurelianus, caudillo bretón que llegó a las costas de la Bretaña francesa, durante las incursiones sajonas de la isla de Bretaña. Sin duda toda una historia digna de leyendas y...

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Saint Pol de Leon was once a bishopric while retaining its charm, the magnificent Cathedral is worth a stop. The Cathedral has a prominent Gothic rose window, I point out the boxes with the dogs of the deceased macabre tradition of past centuries. In the city there is also a second equally spectacular religious building, the Notre-Dame du Kreisker chapel, remarkable in its 79-metre bell tower, a masterpiece of...

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