Arriving by train, the entrance to the cathedral is a pleasant 15-minute walk through the center of town. As you approach on foot, the immense structure looms like a grey mountain over the Rue Royal. Enter on the northern porch, or you will miss the impressive row of statues flanking the entrance. This door will empty you directly into the nave.

Starting on your left, a series of educational displays lines an archeological dig. After the 1999 tornado, the building was closed for repairs. Although unfortunate for visitors and congregants, this provided a unique opportunity for historians to investigate the origins of the ancient structure. The displays walk through the eras of change of this site endured, from Roman baths to a private residence to a cathedral. You can clearly see the dramatic differences in architectural style between each layer of the digsite.

The rest of the building is still under scaffolding. Broken windows still can be found around the south and east sides.

The cathedral is free to enter, but there is a treasure room with assorted relics that requires a few euros to tour. Photos are not allowed in the treasure room. There were no staff visible in the main part of the cathedral during the time I visited.