Nancy Cathedral
Roman Catholic church in Nancy, Lorraine, France
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Nancy Cathedral or Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation and St. Sigisbert (French: Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l’Annonciation et Saint-Sigisbert) is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Nancy, Lorraine, France. It was erected in the 18th century. The cathedral is in the Baroque architectural style. It is a national monument and the seat of the Bishop of Nancy and Toul.
| Nancy Cathedral Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l’Annonciation et Saint-Sigisbert | |
|---|---|
Nancy Cathedral | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Province | Diocese of Nancy and Toul |
| Rite | Roman |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Nancy, France |
 Interactive map of Nancy Cathedral Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l’Annonciation et Saint-Sigisbert | |
| Coordinates | 48°41′29″N 6°11′10″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Baroque |
| Groundbreaking | 18th century |
| Completed | 19th century |
History
King Sigebert III of Austrasia was laid to rest here. Declared a saint later, the cathedral became a pilgrimage site. The cathedral is dedicated to the Holy Virgin and him.
The cathedral's architecture dates mainly to the 17-18th century.
Organ
The great organ of the cathedral of Nancy has been built from 1756 by Nicolas Dupont. One century later (1861), Aristide Cavaillé-Coll signed here its biggest work in France outside of Paris. The organists of these Monument Historique organ are Johann Vexo (since 2009) and Guillaume Beaudoin (since 2014).
