Saint-Louis Cathedral

Introducing the Saint-Louis Cathedral, standing tall in its namesake square. Construction began in 1544, spanning two whole centuries. The cathedral has weathered numerous storms, including a devastating hurricane in 1678 and the American bombing raids of World War II, and was thus remodeled time and time again. It was Jean-Baptiste Colbert, a French statesman whose wife was a local, who undertook the reconstruction of the cathedral, in a more Gothic style. The edifice ended up being a mixture of Gothic and Classical architecture and is now open to the public free of charge all year round. Inside, you’ll discover a number of beautiful, contemporary stained-glass windows, designed by Dutch artist Jan Dibbets. The choir windows, on the other hand, are the work of Lobin, an exceptionally talented glassmaker. Installed in 2000, these masterpieces of colored glass span a total surface area of 360 m², between the nave and the aisles, allowing the interior to be bathed in light. The building has been listed as a historical monument since 1908. Be sure to head inside and see this artistic masterpiece for yourself!