May 2011
The first cathedral of Saint-Maurice was built by bishop of Tours Lidoire, from 337 to 371, burnt in 561, restored and rededicated in 590. It was again rebuilt in 12th century and burnt in a battle between French Louis VII and English Henry II. The present building was built between 1170 and 1547. In 1356, the cathedral received its new name of saint-Gatien. It is consisted of several types of architecture such as Gothic and Renaissance due to the era it was built in.
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