Cathedrals / Religious Destinations
France features some of the most stunning cathedrals in the world, and is rich in religious history. The papacy once set in Provence, and the crusades were active here during the Middle Ages. Find out how to plan a trip to France to see the spiritual sites.
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France Suggested Itinerary: A Tour of Top French Cathedrals
France boasts some of the world's most ancient, stunning and captivating cathedrals. Each one is a work of art and has its own personality, marked by exquisite carvings and spires reaching to the sky. Follow this suggested itinerary for your own tour of France's best cathedrals. Along the way, you'll also see a blend of France's big cities and quaint villages. You'll get a chance to sample a variety of French regional cuisines. You'll get close to both Spain and Germany.
France boasts some of the world's most ancient, stunning and captivating cathedrals. Each one is a work of art and has its own personality, marked by exquisite carvings and spires reaching to the sky. Follow this suggested itinerary for your own tour of France's best cathedrals. Along the way, you'll also see a blend of France's big cities and quaint villages. You'll get a chance to sample a variety of French regional cuisines. You'll get close to both Spain and Germany.
Cathedral Crawl
France boasts some of the world's most ancient, stunning and captivating cathedrals. Each one is a work of art and has its own personality, marked by exquisite carvings and spires reaching to the sky.
France boasts some of the world's most ancient, stunning and captivating cathedrals. Each one is a work of art and has its own personality, marked by exquisite carvings and spires reaching to the sky.
Chartres Cathedral
The About.com architecture guide has facts, figures and photos of Chartres Cathedral.
The About.com architecture guide has facts, figures and photos of Chartres Cathedral.
The Albigensian Crusade
The Albigensian Crusade was instigated by Pope Innocent III to purge Southern France of a heretical sect known as the Cathars.
The Albigensian Crusade was instigated by Pope Innocent III to purge Southern France of a heretical sect known as the Cathars.
Visitez Notre Dame
Official Web site for Notre Dame de Paris, which includes times for masses and other basic information.
Official Web site for Notre Dame de Paris, which includes times for masses and other basic information.