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Romanesque cathedral was then built. In the middle of the eleventh century there was a dispute between Pope
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meeting at the Golden Gate, all in the first frame. In the second frame, the scenes depict the Virgin Mary's birth, the Virgin Mary's education, the Virgin Mary's presentation at the temple and the death of Saint Anne. The tympanum is decorated with two quartilobes and a rosace showing Yves
Nicolazic seeing the apparition of Saint Anne, the pilgrimage of Bretons to
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Lizaunet's successor Clément de Vitré (known as Clément de Coetquen or de Coetquin) saw to the construction of the transept and the choir. The choir has five crossings and ten side chapels and terminates with a rectangular chevet. The presence of the relics of Saint Samson attracted pilgrims and this necessitated the addition of an
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little of the old furnishings as in 1742 the cathedral chapter decided to get rid of all the old bishop's tombs and relaid the choir paving and in 1793 the rood screen which had separated the choir from the nave was demolished and was replaced by an iron grill on the orders of the zealots of the revolution.
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Monseigneur Étienne Coeuret commissioned the Rennes sculptor Pierre Picart to create columns around the existing high altar these bearing coats of arms and angels holding the
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Crucifix The chapel is vaulted and lit by four windows. The chapel altar is carved from wood and includes a tabernacle and two bas-reliefs, one depicting the "Annunciation" and the other the "Couronnement de la Vierge". The altar is possibly the
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and date to 1873 and the chapel's oil paintings are the work of the Rennes artist Lemoine. The stained glass tells us something of Saint Gilduin; his refusal of the bishopric, his illness, his transfer to Notre-Dame in Chartres and his death. They also depict Saint MĂ©en amongst the sick. A reliquary
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In the chapel dedicated to saint-Gilles and saint-Roch is a 1901 altar with a relief depicting Saint Thuriau blessing a barbarian, this executed by the sculptor Augerie. This altar replaced an earlier one carved from wood. The two saints and their virtues, as well as those of Saint Martin and Saint
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and carvings representing candelabras, griffons, birds and satyrs. Two medallions on the side of the tomb name two of Thomas James' nephews, Jean and François James also buried here. The inscription reads "IOANIS - IAMEZ - IURIU - LAUTI - LEHONII - COMENDAT - DOL - THESAU - ET - CANO - IMPESA - ET -
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Records show that in 1575 the organ was in a state of decay although the wooden framework and the organ loft panelling date to 1579. Between 1650 and 1654 repairs were undertaken by the organ manufacturer Henri Vaignon from Normandy. The cathedral's current organ was inaugurated in 1979 and over the
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The "Saint Magloire" appears in the cathedral's bay 104. It dates to 1884 and depicts scenes from Magloire's life. It was the work of the Le Mans atelier of Jacquier and Maurice KĂĽchelbecker. This window replaced an earlier window dating to 1280. In bay 103 is the window dedicated to Saint Anne and
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from the year 1290 and completed in 1890–1891. The windows in the transept crossings depict four archbishops. These date to 1265 to 1270 and were restored in 1890 by Jacquier and Küchelbecker. At a later date, the shields of the bishops Jean de Lizaunet and Jean Mahé were added to the window in the
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In another of the windows are depictions of Monseigneur Révol, Monseigneur Thoreau and Monseigneur de Hercé. Beneath the image of Révol, a bishop is shown blessing the sea, beneath Thoreau a bishop and a man are shown by a water pipe and beneath de Hercé the scene shows de Hercé being shot in 1795
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The cathedral statuary includes a fine 14th-century wooden statue of the Virgin Mary carrying Jesus which has been polychromed and gilded. This is located in a high niche at the base of the choir. There is also a "Christ aux outrages" which dates to the 13th century. It stands in the Chapelle Saint
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In another window, this comprising three lancets, are depictions of Saint Even, Saint Leucher and Saint Thuriau. Even was the 20th bishop of Dol and in the scene beneath his image, the deacon Gilduin is shown refusing the bishopric and recommending to the Pope that Even is given the post. Leucher
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The main stained glass window of the chevet, which is effectively the window lighting the choir, dates to between 1280 and 1290. The window was restored at the beginning of the 17th century and was reglazed in 1870 when many of the older frames were saved by the glazier/artist Oudinot. This major
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The altar was previously wooden with twisted columns but was replaced by one made from white stone with a statue of "Mater Dolorosa". The stained glass window's tympanum depicts "L'Adoration de l'agneau". This chapel contains a monument, installed in 1920, dedicated to those men of Dol who lost
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The nave has seven crossings but only six side-aisles due to the towers built on the western extremity of the cathedral. The aisles each have bays in tiers-point with two stained glass windows within an ogival frame. All the windows in the north nave aisles date to the 19th century except for the
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The cathedral is best entered by the west porch and portal with the north tower on the left and south tower to the right. The cathedral's so-called "small porch" is located in the south nave. Also in the south nave and just before the south transept is the former chapter house and the chapels of
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The south facade contains a small porch first built in the 13th century and known as the Bishop's porch as it allowed the bishop private entrance. This was replaced by a much grander porch in the 15th century which was decorated at the end of the 19th century with biblical relief carvings by the
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The building is notable for its eclectic mix of styles and idiosyncrasies, such as the incomplete north tower on the main west-facing entrance. The tower was begun in 1520 but never finished due to lack of funds. A local myth has it that the top was knocked off by the devil, who threw the nearby
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The same atelier of Jacquier and KĂĽchelbecker installed the window depicting scenes from the life of Saint Anne in the north transept. These include the marriage of Anne and Joachim, the high priest rejecting Joachim's sacrifice, the announcement of the birth of the Virgin Mary to Anne and the
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burned the Romanesque cathedral down and occupied Dol for one year; there are few remnants of that building. Then, fearing for his soul and in a fit of remorse, he put up funds towards the cathedral's reconstruction which was started the same year under the episcopacy of the bishop Jean VII de
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years the instrument was subjected to many repairs and restorations. In 1877, a new organ had been manufactured and installed by Maison Debierre of Nantes. In 1931 the organ was electrified and a major restoration took place in 1948 and in 1977 the organ was dismantled and reassembled by 1979.
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By 1223, the nave had been completed and subsequently, the relics of Saint Samson were brought back to the cathedral from Normandy to where they had been taken for reasons of security. The nave has seven crossings and the classical gothic elevation of arcades, triforium and high windows with a
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when the Dol diocese was merged into the Dioceses of Rennes and Saint-Malo. The Concordat of 1801 was an agreement between Napoleon and Pope Pius VII, signed on 15 July 1801 in Paris, which sought national reconciliation between revolutionaries and Catholics. The Concordat was abrogated by the
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This 16th-century wooden and polychromed sculpture showing Christ waiting for the crucifixion and showing the signs of the beating and humiliation he has suffered ("Christ souffrant") is located in the aisle to the north of the nave. It dates to the 16th century. It came from the old manor of
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of Mathurin de Plédran (1504-1521) but the tower was not completed due to a lack of funds. Only four stories were built plus the ground floor. The tower is supported by two large buttresses and each of its four floors is lit by two small windows with a frieze above carved in the manner of a
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The 14 "Stations of the Cross" or "Chemin de croix" in the cathedral were installed there in 1903 and were the 1868 work of the sculptor Jean-Baptiste Germain. They are worked in the repoussé fashion in copper which was then gilded and silvered. The wooden frames were added in 1970.
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was the 4th bishop of Dol and in the scene beneath his image we see Leichet using the cross of Saint Samson to put out a fire which threatened the church. Beneath Thuriau's depiction, the scene shows Rivallonqui, who had set fire to a Dol-run monastery, asking Thuriau's pardon.
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The cathedral is one of the few religious buildings in Brittany to retain stained glass windows from the 13th century, and when restoring windows during the following centuries they used fragments of glass recovered from windows of the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries.
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Depicts the first six Archbishops of Dol, surrounded by their suffragan bishops, the bishops of Léon, Tréguier, Quimper, Vannes, Aleth and Saint-Brieuc. The Archbishops are Samson, Magloire, Saint Budoc, Saint Leucher, Saint Thuriau and Saint Genévé, each wearing a
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This small limestone bas-relief dates to the late 19th century and depicts Jesus in discussion with the lawyers at the temple. ("After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions". Luke.).
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with Mr.de Sombreuil. The altar is the work of Hérault, the Rennes sculptor and was executed in 1859. The absidial chapel also contains the tombs of Jean Louis de Bouschet de Sourches, Mathurin de Plédran, Antoine de Révol, Mathieu Thoreau and Jean-François Dondel.
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The centre of the transept is formed by four Gothic arcs de triomphe. The north transept has a window dedicated to Saint Anne and the south transept has a window dedicated to Saint Magloire. The north transept holds the tombs of Thomas James and Jean de Bruc.
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including the tree of Jesse (Arbre de Jessé). A coat of arms in the tympanum depicts three hearts and is the arms of bishop Cœuret (1405-1429) who instigated the 15th-century replacement. The porch has a triangular pediment with two ogival arcades resting on
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At the cathedral entrance, are two 15th-century baptismal fonts which serve as stoups and in the south transept, there is an 18th-century stoup in red marble. This latter stoup bears the arms of François de Laval who was the bishop of Dol from 1528 to 1554.
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with a chained demon. This single lancet window dates to 1872 and is by Henry Ely. The window bears the inscription "Ste MARGUERITE". The chapel is divided into two parts and also contains a statue of Saint Theresa with the baby Jesus which dates to 1928.
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The many tombs of former Dol bishops disappeared during the French revolution but the tomb of Thomas James, bishop of Dol from 1482 to 1504 survived, albeit mutilated and is located in the north transept. The tomb, which dates to 1507, is the work of the
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This chapel is dedicated to the "Sacré-coeur". The altar is carved from white stone. The chapel contains several statues. These include the Sacré-coeur and statues of saints Peter and Paul by the sculptor Valentin. The chapel windows depict the
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sculptors Antoine Juste (1479-1519) and his brother Jean-Juste (1485-1549). Jean-Juste had created Louis XIII's mausoleum in Paris' Basilique Saint-Denis. It is the oldest example in Brittany of a renaissance work of art. It is decorated with
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There are two Dutch oak reliquaries in the Saint Samson chapel both carved and gilded. They contain relics of Saint Samson and Saint Magloire. They date to between 1746 and 1747 and are the work of the Rouen sculptor Jean Le François.
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The oak pulpit was carved by the Augerie de Vitré atelier in 1898. It was commissioned by François-Joseph Turmel. The panels of the pulpit are decorated with five bas-reliefs and six statuettes depicting the great Dol saints.
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The seat of the ancient bishopric of Dol, the Saint-Samson cathedral dates to the 13th century and is primarily Gothic in style with both Norman and English influences. It was built on the site of an old church where
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Another wooden painted sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary is situated at the entrance to the south nave. Prior to 1792 this sculpture had been part of the rood screen which was pulled down by the revolutionaries.
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The cathedral's "Grand Porch", also known as the "Chapitret" or the "Porche Saint-Magloire", consists of three arcades decorated with 38 bas-reliefs and 132 statuettes in white stone by the Prix de Rome winner
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Three tombs were destroyed in 1742 and plaques were subsequently installed to record the details of those buried, Monseigneur Jean Dubois, Monseigneur Etienne Coeuret and Monseigneur François de Laval.
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The Magloire window relates episodes from the life of Saint Magloire, who succeeded Saint Samson on the episcopal throne. It dates to 1884 and was the work of the atelier Jacquier and KĂĽchelbecker of
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The inscription on the tomb of Thomas James - " IOANIS - IAMEZ - IURIU - LAUTI - LEHONII - COMENDAT - DOL - THESAU - ET - CANO - IMPESA - ET - CURA - STRUCTUM - AC - ORNATU - SEPULCRU - M - VCC - VII"
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The following chapels run along the north ambulatory starting from the north transept and finishing at the cathedral's chevet and the absidial chapel. The first crossing has no lateral chapel.
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Paintings on display in the cathedral include a painting of "Christ en croix", a painting "Présentation au temple" and a third "Résurrection". There is also a portrait of Monseigneur Dondel.
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It was in 548 that Samson arrived in Dol from Wales and founded a monastery there and in 555 that Judael, the Breton king, directed that the monastery be regarded as a bishopric.
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gave the inauguration concert on 19 April 1979. Between 2014 and 2015 the instrument has been reviewed, after which a new inaugural concert took place on 5 July 2015, given by
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The west facing arcade shows scenes from the history of Bretagne: the death of Saint Samson; the calling of Judicael; the arrest of Sainte-Catherine; Charity; the blessing of
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The coat of arms of Monseigneur Charles d'Espinay, Bishop of Dol from 1558 to 1591. Located in the north side of the nave of the Cathédrale Saint-Samson.
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rather than the tower of a cathedral and it retains some parts of the original Romanesque tower. Construction of the tower started in 1520 during the
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box and the window has some fragments which date to the 14th century. The altar is wooden with a statue in white stone of
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The chapel is dedicated to Saint Gilduin, an archdeacon at Dol who refused the bishopric offered by Pope Gregory VII and
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which used to stand behind the high altar in the 18th century. It was fashioned by a Rouen sculptor called Tarlé.
2305:"Stained glass window depicting saint SĂ©bastien, saint Michel, saint Louis, and the "glorification de la Vierge""
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CURA - STRUCTUM - AC - ORNATU - SEPULCRU - M - VCC - VII. The tomb is located in the cathedral's north transept.
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Jesus helps the innocents from the mouth of hell. The quadrilobe on the right side of the window's tympanum
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through two arches. In a niche in the chevet area, there is a small statue of the Virgin Mary with child.
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north crossing and the arms of Thibaud de Pouancé and Jean du Bosc to the window on the south crossing.
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The Virgin Mary and the "chosen" wearing crowns. A quadrilobe on the left side of the window's tympanum.
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The wooden sculpture showing Christ after he has been scourged and beaten and sits awaiting crucifixion
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un des vouvrages les plus remarquables que l'architecture gothique puisse offrir Ă notre admiration
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with several colleagues and founded a monastery there. Later, with the support of the Breton king
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The nave has seven bays of which six have side-aisles. It has five great arcades surmounted by a
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The marble funerary stones of Monseigneur Mathieu Thoreau and Monseigneur Jean-François Dondel.
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The coat of arms of Monseigneur François de Laval in Dol's Cathédrale Saint-Samson.
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who was a disciple of Saint Samson. The altar altarpiece and statues are by
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A view of the façade of the Cathédrale Saint-Samson de Dol-de-Bretagne
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2540:"Dol-de-Bretagne. Guide Touristique et Histoire". By Patrick Amiot.
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on the altar in gilded bronze contains relics of these two saints.
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2284:"Stained glass window dedicated to Sainte Marguerite d'Antioche"
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complete cross section of the medieval population of the town.
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1802:"Cathédrale Saint-Samson (Dol-de-Bretagne, 1265) | Structurae"
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which celebrates the victory of the Bretons over the French.
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a mitre and with a halo. Each carries the archbishop's cross.
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and laid siege to Dol. This siege is depicted in part of the
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This chapel holds a carving of Christ on the Cross with the
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The chapel contains an altar in white stone with statues of
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Medallion depicting François James, a nephew of Thomas James
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2099:"Marble plaque in respect of Monseigneur François de Laval"
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This statue stands in the grounds outside the cathedral.
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Medallion depicting Jean James, a nephew of Thomas James
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View of the north tower of the Dol-de-Bretagne cathedral
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Here are some images of Boucher's magnificent carvings.
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The Grand Porch with Boucher's reliefs and statuettes.
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The various "maître-autel" installed in the cathedral
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318:. A third siege is said to have taken place in 1086.
2015:"Funerary stone of Monseigneur Jean-François Dondel"
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and Saint Anne "in glory" amidst a group of angels.
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1281:In this chapel there is a beautiful carved wooden
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1535:The main windows in the south and north transept
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16:Roman Catholic church located in Dol-de-Bretagne
1994:"Funerary stone of Monseigneur Mathieu Thoreau"
1788:Dol-de-Bretagne Guide Touristique et Historique
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522:Length of the arms of the transept : 9.85m
2345:"Bas-relief depicting "JĂ©sus et les docteurs""
2162:"Funerary plaque for Monseigneur Jean de Bruc"
2057:"The cenotaph of Monseigneur Antoine de RĂ©vol"
1843:"Parish website with description of cathedral"
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2366:"The stations of the Cross (Chemin de croix)"
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540:Total width of choir with side chapels 26.05m
421:The tower rising from the cathedral crossing
1588:"Le Christ aux liens/Le Christ aux Outrages"
1364:Bas-relief depicting "JĂ©sus et les docteurs"
1277:"Chapelle saint Joseph & sainte Thérèse"
693:Etienne Nicol described Boucher's carvings "
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513:Height below the vault of the nave: 20.20m
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2409:The "Saint Magloire" stained glass window
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1209:"Chapelle saint Gilles et saint Roch"
598:: Mary carrying the baby Jesus; the
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360:Some images of the cathedral exterior
2468:, Ministère français de la Culture.
2449:, Ministère français de la Culture.
2430:, Ministère français de la Culture.
2411:, Ministère français de la Culture.
2392:, Ministère français de la Culture.
2331:, Ministère français de la Culture.
2207:, Ministère français de la Culture.
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1870:, Ministère français de la Culture.
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839:: the traditional gothic elevation.
531:Height of the vault of choir: 20.50m
288:Landmarks in the cathedral's history
2559:List of Gothic Cathedrals in Europe
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1348:The baptistry with baptismal font.
1272:The chapels in the south ambulatory
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1045:Carving on the tomb of Thomas James
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2527:Catholic Hierarchy: Diocese of Dol
1521:this taken from an earlier window.
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1829:"Les Merveilles de la Cathédrale"
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2221:"Information on Saint Gilduin"
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221:Cathédrale Saint-Samson de Dol
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1952:"Monseigneur Etienne Coeuret"
1167:The arms of François de Laval
1087:Records of burials of bishops
902:In the choir area there is a
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555:The West Porch or Great Porch
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2548:. Imprimerie Du Guesclin. Di
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1423:Scenes from Jesus' childhood
1393:La maîtresse-vitre du chevet
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2579:Churches in Ille-et-Vilaine
2574:Former cathedrals in France
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2242:"The "Sainte Vierge" altar"
1681:Other stained glass windows
1622:takes the form of an eagle
1432:The history of Saint Samson
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510:Width of nave : 17.05m
321:In 1203, the English king,
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2482:"Bains-sur-Oust memorial"
2390:Part of the chevet window
1931:"Monseigneur Jean Dubois"
1911:(in French). July 6, 2015
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1328:"La Chapelle du Crucifix"
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1729:""infobretagne" website"
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1188:"Chapelle du Sacré-Cœur"
1018:The tomb of Thomas James
996:in front of 700 people.
1445:Catherine of Alexandria
1244:"La Chapelle Absidiale"
688:The south facing arcade
525:Length of choir: 27.55m
504:Exterior length: 93.50m
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58:Roman Catholic Church
980:The Great Organ and
769:The cathedral towers
164:48.55083°N 1.75583°W
2447:le Christ aux liens
1973:"François de Laval"
1827:Le Montreer, Tony.
1672:In the cathedral's
1577:Sainte-Anne-d'Auray
1412:Margaret the Virgin
1338:John the Evangelist
1322:André César Vermare
1291:Margaret of Antioch
1228:Jean-Marie Valentin
898:The bishop's throne
585:Our Lady of Sorrows
507:Nave length: 39.25m
491:The Northern façade
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600:flight into Egypt
256:at the building.
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1195:Last Supper
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596:Virgin Mary
242:law of 1905
167: /
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2584:Tro Breizh
2568:Categories
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2466:The lutrin
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876:The stalls
870:ambulatory
860:The Chevet
837:clerestory
800:lambrequin
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