Description
The new cathedral "La Major" was built by Léon Vaudoyer between 1852 and 1893 in a romano-byzantine style.
Its “exotic” style and sumptuous interior decoration are inevitably reminiscent of Eastern churches. It is the largest cathedral built since the Middle Ages. It stands on the site of the Baptistery of the Gauls and adjoins the former Cathedral Major, which had two bays removed in the mid-19th century.
Must-sees: the statues by Botinelly and Carli, the altars by Cantini, and the tomb of St. Eugene de Mazenod.
Cathedral hours: daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in summer and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in winter. Closed on Tuesdays.
Parish office: at Saint-Laurent, Tuesday through Saturday from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Phone: 04 91 90 01 82
Cathedral Rector: André Mariotti.
Parish priest: Alain Ottonello.
Masses are celebrated at Saint-Laurent and Les Accoules:
- At Saint-Laurent: Mass on Sundays and feast days at 10:30 a.m.
- At the Church of Les Accoules: Adoration on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m., Masses on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Mass on Saturdays at 6:00 p.m.
Guided tour on Sundays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. led by Father Bernard Dullier, Oblate of Mary Immaculate. Meet at the cathedral entrance. Open to the public; free admission.
Accessible for disabled