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Cathedral Saint-Samson is a remarkable piece of French religious and architectural heritage. Locate it on the map, book a room nearby in a click, or add it to your travel list to build your itinerary.
About Cathedral Saint-Samson
Dominating the little town of Dol-de-Bretagne, the Cathédrale Saint-Samson is one of the most impressive Gothic buildings in Brittany, a vast and austere monument built largely of grey granite between the 13th and 16th centuries. Its fortress-like exterior, with a great buttressed flank facing the town and one tower left unfinished, reflects the turbulent history of this ancient border bishopric. Inside, the immense nave soars with surprising elegance, lit by a superb 13th-century stained-glass window — one of the oldest in Brittany — and lined with fine carved stalls and tombs. Once the seat of the primate of Brittany, the cathedral recalls Dol's former importance. Massive, dignified and richly historic, Saint-Samson is a magnificent example of Breton Gothic and the proud centrepiece of this atmospheric old town.