Coutances - Cathedral of Notre-Dame

The central feature of the town is the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, built in 1251-1274 on the site of an earlier Romanesque church which was destroyed by fire. With its two towers flanking the west front it is one of the most magnificent churches in Normandy. Over the crossing is an octagonal tower from the top of which there are extensive views, extending to Jersey and St-Malo. Within the church the tower forms an impressive dome over the crossing.