What does the cryptic crossword clue "Palace in spot south of a cathedral city (6)" mean?

The definition is "Palace". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ELY (synonym="“a cathedral city”") + SEE (synonym="“spot”") = ELYSEE; definition: "Palace" The answer is ELYSEE.

Palace in spot south of a cathedral city (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29156 | 20 Down | 2023-08-23 flower

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