Gap Cathedral
Gap Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Arnoux de Gap) is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Gap, Hautes-Alpes, France. It is a national monument, and is the seat of the Bishop of Gap and Embrun.
| Gap Cathedral Cathédrale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Arnoux de Gap | |
|---|---|
Gap Cathedral | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Province | Bishop of Gap |
| Region | Hautes-Alpes |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Gap, France |
| Geographic coordinates | 44°33′29″N 6°4′41″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | church |
| Style | Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 19th century |
| Completed | 20th century |
The current cathedral was built between 1866 and 1905 in Neo-Gothic style by architect Charles Laisné on the site of a former mediaeval cathedral.
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