The Tour Fenestrelle is the only remaining round campanile in France, often compared to the Leaning Tower of Pisa due to its similar architectural style.
The cathedral was stripped of its status as a bishop's seat following the Concordat of 1801, thereafter becoming a parish church.
The original Romanesque cathedral was partially demolished during the Wars of Religion by Protestant forces in 1563.
The interior organ, restored in the 20th century, retains an 18th-century buffet that is considered one of the finest in the region.
The Tour Fenestrelle is decorated with two distinct types of blind arcading, reflecting a fusion of Lombard and local Languedoc influences.
The Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit is the former seat of the Bishop of Uzès, notable for its distinct 17th-century Neoclassical façade and the attached Tour Fenestrelle. The current structure was largely reconstructed following the French Wars of Religion, which saw the original medieval cathedral destroyed in 1563. Its interior features a significant 18th-century organ case that is classified as a Monument Historique. The cathedral serves as a primary example of religious architecture in the Gard department, blending remnants of medieval foundations with post-Renaissance design. Visitors can observe the distinct difference between the cathedral's classical exterior and the Romanesque architecture of the adjacent bell tower.
The small square facing the Tour Fenestrelle offers the best angle to capture the full height of the tower against the sky.
Observe the Tour Fenestrelle from the Place de l'Évêché to see the contrast between the rounded bell tower and the flat, classical front of the cathedral.
Step inside to examine the decorative stonework and the contrast between the modern nave and the historic organ.
Attempting to climb the Tour Fenestrelle, as it is not generally open for public ascent despite its iconic appearance.
Maintain silence and dress respectfully, covering shoulders and knees out of respect for a functioning place of worship.
