CathedralHistoric SiteReligious Site
Saint Geneviève and Saint Maurice Cathedral in Nanterre, Nanterre
Nanterre›Hauts-de-Seine›Île-de-France›France
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About Saint Geneviève and Saint Maurice Cathedral in Nanterre
A Romano-Byzantine cathedral built from 1924 to 1936, elevated to cathedral status in 1966. Features over 1,000 m² of stunning frescoes and stained glass windows. Located on the birthplace site of Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris.
Saint Geneviève and Saint Maurice Cathedral in Nanterre — Planning Your Visit
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Open daily07:00 - 20:00
A Christian parish dedicated to Saint Maurice has existed on this exact site since the 3rd century, making it one of the oldest continuously used Christian sites in the greater Paris region. Merovingian-era sarcophagi discovered on the grounds confirm religious activity here since late antiquity.
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