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Discover many of the cathedrals in all areas of France, with our detailed history and visitor guides

Albi cathedral (Tarn)

Albi cathedral

Albi cathedral is remarkable for its brick exterior, and the large area of renaissance painting in the interior

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Amiens Cathedral (Somme)

Amiens Cathedral

The 13th century cathedral in Amiens is a fabulous example of gothic style architecture and the tallest cathedral in France

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Angers Cathedral (Maine-et-Loire)

Angers Cathedral

The cathedral in Angers is the earliest example of Angevin gothic architecture in France

See Angers Cathedral guide

Bayonne cathedral (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)

Bayonne cathedral

Bayonne cathedral is an imposing gothic style cathedral with a beautifully restored apse and an impressive cloister

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Bourges Cathedral (Cher)

Bourges Cathedral

The cathedral in Bourges is a 13th century building with remarkable stonework and impressive stained glass windows

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Cahors cathedral of Saint-Etienne (Lot)

Cahors cathedral of Saint-Etienne

The cathedral of Saint-Etienne in Cahors is an unusual 12th century cathedral which has two domes and a roman style entrance among its features

See Cahors cathedral of Saint-Etienne guide

Cathedral of Aix-en-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhone)

Cathedral of Aix-en-Provence

The Cathedral of Aix-de-Provence has 5th century origins and an impressive baptistery and cloister

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Cathedral of Saint-Theodorit in Uzès (Gard)

Cathedral of Saint-Theodorit in Uzès

The Cathedral Saint-Théodorit is an impressive church that combines elements from the 12th century, the 17th century and the 19th century

See Cathedral of Saint-Theodorit in Uzès guide

Cathedral of Sainte-Croix, Orleans (Loiret)

Cathedral of Sainte-Croix, Orleans

The carvings and grandeur of the western facade are the highlight of the 17th century cathedral in Orleans

See Cathedral of Sainte-Croix, Orleans guide

Cathedral Saint-Luperc, Eauze (Gers)

Cathedral Saint-Luperc, Eauze

The Cathedral Saint-Luperc is a 16th century cathedral in Eauze, in the style Gothic Meridionale

See Cathedral Saint-Luperc, Eauze guide
 
 

Cathedral Saint-Marie in Oloron-Sainte-Marie (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)

Cathedral Saint-Marie in Oloron-Sainte-Marie

The cathedral of Sainte-Marie is best known for its remarkable 12th century entrance

See Cathedral Saint-Marie in Oloron-Sainte-Marie guide

Chartres Cathedral (Eure-et-Loir)

Chartres Cathedral

The 13th century cathedral in Chartres is generally considered to be one of the most beautiful gothic cathedrals in the world

See Chartres Cathedral guide

Condom cathedral (Gers)

Condom cathedral

The cathedral in Condom includes a rood-screen, 15th century doorways and a large cloister among its points of interest

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Luçon cathedral (Vendee)

Luçon cathedral

Luçon cathedral is a small cathedral with element in the roman, gothic, classical and neo-gothic styles

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Maguelone (Herault)

Maguelone

The Cathedral at Maguelone stands on a small volcanic island on the southern edge of the Etang de Thau

See Maguelone guide

Notre Dame cathedral (Paris)

Notre Dame cathedral

The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, on an island in the Seine River, is one of the most remarkable gothic cathedrals in the world

See Notre Dame cathedral guide

Perigueux cathedral (Dordogne)

Perigueux cathedral

The cathedral in Perigueux combines roman and byzantine elements to create a most unusual - and impressive - building

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Saint-Pol-de-Léon cathedral (Finistere)

Saint-Pol-de-Léon cathedral

The cathedral in Saint-Pol-de-Leon is one of the most interesting medieval cathedrals in the Brittany region, with numerous interesting artefacts

See Saint-Pol-de-Léon cathedral guide

Sospel cathedral (Alpes-Maritimes)

Sospel cathedral

The cathedral in Sospel is an impressive example of baroque architecture in a small town

See Sospel cathedral guide

Strasbourg cathedral (Bas-Rhin)

Strasbourg cathedral

Strasbourg cathedral is a gothic style construction with a remarkable facade and beautiful stained glass windows

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Tours Cathedral and La Psalette Cloisters (Indre-et-Loire)

Tours Cathedral and La Psalette Cloisters

The la Psalette cloister and the cathedral of Tours together make a very impressive religious monument with various architectural styles

See Tours Cathedral and La Psalette Cloisters guide

Treguier cathedral (Cotes-d'Armor)

Treguier cathedral

Tréguier cathedral is a gothic style cathedral with a beautiful cloister

See Treguier cathedral guide

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