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Aix-en-Provence CathedralBuilt on the site of ancient pagan temples, this cathedral is best known for its Burning Bush Triptych by Nicolas Froment.
Albi CathedralThis 13th century fortress-like structure is the largest brick building in the world. Built in the heart of Cathar country, it is a stern statement of the strength of orthodoxy.
Amiens CathedralAmiens is the tallest of the 13th-century classic Gothic churches and the largest cathedral in France. It is widely praised for the harmony and beauty of its architecture.
Angers CathedralThe Cathedral of St-Maurice in Angers was built in the 12th and 13th centuries by two ambitious successive bishops, Normand de Doue and Guillaume de Beaumont. It is considered a fine example of a balance between Romanesque and Gothic architecture and is notable for its sculptured portal and fine stained glass windows.
Anzy-le-Duc ChurchOnce part of a priory, Anzy-le-Duc Church dates primarily from the 11th century. It has interesting sculptures on its west and south tympanums, lively carved corbels, and some unusual capitals inside.
ArlesThe ancient city of Arles is home to first-rate museums, ancient Roman sites, Romanesque churches, excellent restaurants, and summer festivals. Amongs its sights of religious interest are several churches and the Museum of Christian Art.
Shrine of St. John Vianney, ArsThis small town is home to an important Catholic pilgrimage destination. Here St. John Vianney founded an orphanage for girls and became internationally famous for his spiritual direction. He was said to be able to read souls in the confessional and predict future events.
Aulnay de Saintonge Churchthis 12th-century Romanesque church along the medieval pilgrimage route is famed for its beauty and sculpture.
AvignonAvignon is a cosmopolitan city with about 90,000 inhabitants. Avignon is best known for being the Franco Vaticano ("French Vatican"), the temporary home of the Popes in the 14th century. The grand cream-colored Palais des Papes continues to delight visitors, but Avignon would still be well worth a visit without it.
Bourges CathedralOne of the finest Gothic cathedrals in France, with a unique transept-free plan, magnificent sculptures and a full collection of medieval stained glass windows.
CaenCaen ("kehn") is a city of about 117,000 people in the Lower Normandy region of France. In the mid-11th century, Caen became the favorite residence of William the Conquerer and Queen Matilda, and the beautiful twin abbeys founded by them still remain.
CarnacCarnac is a small village of about 5,000 people in Brittany, northwestern France. It is home to the Carnac Stones, a huge system of more than 3,000 prehistoric standing stones.
Chartres CathedralAn easy day trip from Paris, Chartres is renowned for its magnificent High Gothic architecture, holy relic of the Virgin Mary, and sacred floor labyrinth.
Cluny AbbeyFounded in 910, this abbey was the center of a major monastic reform movement. Its church was the largest in the world until St. Peter's Basilica was built in Rome.
Fontenay AbbeyThis beautiful, well-restored 12th-century Cistercian monastery was founded by St. Bernard of Clairvaux.
Fontfroide AbbeyNestled in a green valley in southern France, this 11th-century Cisterician abbey is one of the most complete abbey complexes remaining today.
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Germigny-des-PresOne of the oldest churches in France, this Carolingian oratory (806 AD) contains a magnificent Byzantine mosaic.
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Iguerande ChurchA squat and solid Romanesque priory church in the Brionnais region of southern Burgundy, noted for its well preserved 11th-century architecture and its many interesting sculptures.
Laon CathedralLaon Cathedral is known for its imposing towers, its beautiful Gothic architecture, and its importance as a major stop on the medieval pilgrimage route to Santiago.
La SaletteLa Salette, a small town of 200 people about 50 miles south of Grenoble, was the site of reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1846. The Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette remains a minor place of pilgrimage today.
Lascaux CavesA famous cave complex containing some of the oldest prehistoric art in the world. The paintings, mainly of animals, are at least 15,000 years old.
LourdesThis small town in the Hautes-Pyrénées département in southwest France. It is the largest and most popular Catholic pilgrimage destination in France, receving more than 5 million pilgrims and tourists each year.
Lyon Just two hours from Paris on the TGV, Lyon is rich with religious and historical sites. It was first an important Roman capital, then a major Christian center. Today, Lyon is world-renowned for its history, architecture, culture and cuisine.
Mont-St-MichelThe Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel was founded after a vision of the Archangel Michael and became an important place of pilgrimage. Most of the buildings date from the 11th century.
Nantes CathedralThis Late Gothic cathedral was begun in 1434. It has a higher ceiling than the Notre-Dame and a splendid Renaissance tomb.
NarbonneLocated 849km from Paris, Narbonne was the first Roman colony outside of Italy. In the 11th and 12th centuries, Narbonne was home to an important Jewish exegetical school. Today it has a population of about 50,000 and several lovely churches to visit.
ParisParis has much to offer to travelers interested in religion. Although the once very Catholic France is now one of the least religious countries in the West, Paris has a rich religious history and many active places of worship. Paris has played a key role in Roman, Christian and Jewish history and this heritage lives on in the cathedrals, monuments and artifacts these more devout times left behind.
Reims CathedralThe kings of France were once crowned in this 13th-century Gothic cathedral. It is full of sculptures inside and out.
RouenRouen is a 2,000-year-old city of 100,000 people that mixes fabulous Gothic architecture, charming half-timbered houses, and contemporary bustle like no other in France. Rouen was a regional capital during Roman times and the second largest city in France in the Middle Ages. In the 9th century, the Normans made Rouen their capital, and William the Conquerer made it his home. Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in Rouen in 1431.
Saint-Savin Abbey ChurchThis 11th-century Romanesque church is a World Heritage Site, thanks to its fine frescoes of bible stories.
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Saint-Reverien ChurchRomanesque church once affiliated with Cluny Abbey, with an attractive interior, narrative capitals, and late medieval frescoes.
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Saint-Andoche, SaulieuBuilt in the early 12th century, Saint-Andoche in Saulieu is famed for its magnificent carved capitals depicting biblical stories and medieval scenes. Also of note are the 14th-century choir stalls, which are carved with two biblical scenes and a variety of other figures.
Vézelay is known primarily for the Basilica of St. Mary Magdalene, one of the largest and best-preserved Romanesque churches in Europe. Vézelay was a major medieval pilgrimage destination due to its claim to have the relics of St. Mary Magdalene. It was also the site at which St. Bernard of Clairvaux preached the Second Crusade.