This is the first Gothic cathedral in France. Construction began in 1130. The asymmetrical facade is decorated with numerous statues. The interior of this important cathedral is a must-see. The high Gothic nave with the 2 side aisles and the artistically painted windows.
Saint Stephen “Saint-ETIENNE” is one of the seven first deacons of the early Jerusalem community and is also the first martyr (martyr) of early Christianity. The church remembers him on Boxing Day, December 26th.
When Stephen uttered his vision of the open heaven, "And being filled with the Holy Spirit, he looked up into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God" (Acts chapter 7 verse 55), the people were so indignant that that they drove him out of the city and stoned him.