Orléans Cathedral

Orléans Cathedral (French: Basilique Cathédrale Sainte-Croix d'Orléans)^[1] is a Roman Catholic church located in the city of Orléans, France. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Orléans.

Cathedral of the Holy Cross of Orléans Cathédrale Sainte-Croix d'Orléans
Orléans Cathedral
Religion
Affiliation	Roman Catholic Church
Province	Diocese of Orléans
Rite	Roman
Ecclesiastical or organizational status	Cathedral
Status	Active
Location
Location	Orléans, France
Geographic coordinates	47°54′6″N 1°54′37″E / 47.90167°N 1.91028°E / 47.90167; 1.91028
Architecture
Type	Church
Style	Gothic, Gothic Revival
Groundbreaking	1601 (1601)
Completed	1829 (1829)
Specifications
Length	140 metres (460 ft)
Width (nave)	40 metres (130 ft)
Height (max)	88 metres (289 ft) (2 towers)
Spire(s)	one
Spire height	114 metres (374 ft)

It was originally built from 1278 to 1329. It was partially destroyed in 1568 by the Huguenots during the French Wars of Religion, but was rebuilt between 1601 and 1829.^[2] The edifice is in the Gothic architectural style.

During the Siege of Orléans, the cathedral was visited frequently by Joan of Arc.^[3] The cathedral's stained glass windows now depict the story of Joan's actions that contributed to the lifting of the siege.^[4]