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Best churches to visit in France

France is the home of Gothic architecture, and its churches are among the defining sights of the country: Notre-Dame and the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, Sacré-Cœur on Montmartre, the abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel on its tidal island, and the coronation cathedral of Reims. Smaller names include the monolithic church of Saint-Émilion and the lavender fields of Sénanque Abbey.

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Lyon Cathedral

Lyon, France

Lyon's cathedral sits at the foot of the hill in the old town, free to enter, with the funicular station to the…

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Nice Cathedral

Nice, France

Nice's cathedral is in the middle of the old town, on a small square that is also famous for its ice cream, and it…

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Rouen Cathedral

Rouen, France

Rouen Cathedral stands in the centre of the old town of Rouen, capital of Normandy, and entry is free.

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St Martin’s Church, Colmar

Colmar, France

Saint Martin's Church, often called the Colmar Collegiate Church or cathedral, stands on a square in the heart of…

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St Thomas’ Church, Strasbourg

Strasbourg, France

Saint-Thomas stands just south of the historic centre of Strasbourg, on the way from the cathedral to the Petite France…

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Strasbourg Cathedral

Strasbourg, France

Strasbourg Cathedral stands in the heart of the old town, on Grande Ile, which is listed by UNESCO, and entry to the…

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Toulouse Cathedral

Toulouse, France

The Cathedral of Saint Stephen, Saint-Etienne, stands on a square in the old town of Toulouse, southern France, about…

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Tours and activities in France

Church tours and day trips in France