Notre-Dame de Québec Cathedral

20, rue De Buade, Quebec G1R4A1 The parish of Notre-Dame is the oldest in North America. Built on this site since 1647, the Cathedral was destroyed two times by fire throughout the centuries. The actual Cathedral richly decorated has impressive works of art: baldaquin, canopy, episcopal throne dais, stained-glass windows, paintings, chancel lamp (gift from Louis XIV). Four governors of New France and the bishops of Quebec are buried in the crypt. Francois de Laval, Quebec's first bishop is buried in the Cathedral.






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