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The cathedral stands on the bottom of a volcanic steep hill, Corneille rock, where the Our Lady of France statue stands. It was built in the 11th century and enlarged in the 12th and 13th centuries. Due to the uneven terrain, part of the cathedral (essentially, the front part) is built over the void, using strong poles to sustain the construction. The cathedral is built in the romanesque style.