Vence Cathedral
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| Vence Cathedral Cathédrale de la Nativité-de-Marie de Vence | |
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 Bell tower of Vence Cathedral | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Province | Bishopric of Vence |
| Region | Alpes-Maritimes |
| Rite | Roman |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Vence,  France |
| Geographic coordinates | 43°43′22″N 7°6′50″E / 43.72278°N 7.11389°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | church |
Vence Cathedral (French: Cathédrale de la Nativité-de-Marie de Vence) is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Vence, France. The former cathedral is a national monument.
The cathedral was previously the seat of the Bishopric of Vence, abolished by the Concordat of 1801, when its territory was passed to the Diocese of Nice.
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- Ancienne Cathédrale de la Nativité de Notre-Dame de Vence at Structurae
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