Carpentras Cathedral

Carpentras Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Church and previous cathedral in Carpentras, Provence, France. The church changed into built within the 15th century with the aid of the order of Benedict XIII. Construction commenced in 1409 and persevered for 150 years, with seven distinct architects operating on the constructing. The essential front become constructed in 1512 to 1514, then modified one hundred years later and then modified once more in 2000 to 2002. The tower becomes built in early 20th century.

The cathedral constructing is a national monument of France. Until the 19th century Carpentras Cathedral became the seat of the bishops of Carpentras, to considered one of whom, Saint Siffredus it is devoted. However, the diocese turned into abolished in the Concordat of 1801 and introduced to the Diocese of Avignon the cathedral have become a church. Nicolas Saboly a Provençal poet and composer served as maitre de chapelle of the cathedral in 1639 to 1643. Louis Archimbaud served as organist of the cathedral from 1727 to 1789.