Come (re)discover the Lille cathedral, a clever mix of neogothic, art nouveau and contemporary styles.
A neat signage and heritage space with a model accompanied by its chronological frieze will allow you to discover its rich and eventful history.
Crazy dream, the cathedral of Lille was born in the spirit of rich industrialists from the 19th century who entrusted the project to the architect Charles LEROY.
At that time, they wanted to build the most beautiful and perfect church in the Gothic style of the 13th century, in order to house the ancient statue of Our Lady of the Treille, benevolent patron saint of the city since its origins. The first stone is blessed on July 1, 1854. The last one is sealed in 1999.
Long-term project, the 'Treille' as it is called, is from this point of view in line with its elders. Construction, largely carried by the eminent figure of Cardinal LIENART, knows vicissitudes requiring compromises and renunciations.
Last cathedral of the twentieth century, fruit of traditional techniques and avant-garde technologies, it houses a living and praying community. Mother church of a young diocese, sanctuary and basilica, the Cathedral Notre-Dame de la Treille welcomes the great moments of the life of the Church of the North, also maus great cultural events, as well as the prayer of the simple passer by.