Valence Cathedral

Valence Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire de Valence) is a Roman Catholic church in Valence, Drôme, France. The cathedral is in the Romanesque architectural tradition. It is dedicated to Saint Apollinaris of Valence. It is the seat of the Bishop of Valence. It has been classified as a historical monument since 1862.

Valence Cathedral
Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire de Valence
Valence Cathedral, view from Place des Ormeaux
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic Church
ProvinceBishop of Valence
RegionVal-d'Oise
RiteRoman
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusCathedral
StatusActive
Location
LocationValence,  France
Geographic coordinates44°55′54″N 4°53′22″E
Architecture
TypeChurch
StyleRomanesque
Groundbreaking11th century
Completed19th century
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