The choir organ

The cathedral’s choir organ was built in 1850 by the renowned organ builder Pierre-Alexandre Ducroquet. It underwent two restoration phases in 1943 and 2003.

With its 21 stops, two pedalboards, 9 Grand Orgue registers, and 10 Récits Expressifs registers, the cathedral’s choir organ is a comprehensive instrument that produces a rich and diverse range of sounds, suitable for various forms of music, from liturgical to baroque and contemporary music.

Grand Orgue: Bourdon 16′, Montre 8′, Bourdon 8′, Flûte 8′, Prestant 4′, Doublette 2′, Fourniture 3-4 ranks, Trompette 8′, Clairon 4′. Récit Expressif: Bourdon 8′, Flûte 8′, Gambe 8′, Voix Céleste 8′, Principal 4′, Nazard 2 2/3′, Cornet 5 ranks, Basson 16′, Cromorne 8′, Cor Anglais 8′. Pédale (C-d’): Bourdon 16′, Bourdon 8′.