
The Best Gothic Art Books to Understand French Churches
When you want to understand the features of a Gothic cathedral or church, you can…
When you want to understand the features of a Gothic cathedral or church, you can…
The glittering golden roof of the Dome church is an unmissable landmark in the Parisian landscape.…
This is one of my favourite offbeat Paris spots in the 4th arrondissement, one you…
Caught between the Périphérique and the Convention Centre at Porte Maillot, the church of Notre-Dame…
The present parish church of Saint-Germain-en-Laye was built in 1827. It is the fourth sanctuary to have been built on…
There is a mystery that scholars and historians have not yet succeeded to resolve. Perched…
One of the most famous Nativity Scenes in Paris is found inside the Notre-Dame cathedral and attracts almost 2 million visitors from…
Out of the hundreds of churches in Paris, which ones are the tallest? Maybe against…
Paris boasts over one hundred churches and sanctuaries. Among them are a fair number of Gothic…
The Librarians Portal (Portail des Libraires) is situated in the North end of the transept of Rouen…
The Calende Portal (Portail de la Calende) is situated in the South end of the transept of Rouen…
The West Facade of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Rouen is impressive. Framed by two tall towers, it is…
The Tour Lanterne (lantern tower) and its soaring spire makes the cathedral of Rouen the tallest…
Rouen’s most prestigious monument, the lofty and imposing cathedral, is one of the most exquisite…
Rouen’s most prestigious monument, the lofty and imposing cathedral, is one of the most exquisite…
The Saint-Ouen abbey church would have been an impressive cathedral anywhere else in France but,…
Situated on the historic Place du Vieux-Marché, Saint Joan of Arc church is Rouen’s 20th century…
Saint-Maclou Church is arguably one of the most striking churches in Rouen and a Flamboyant specimen of…
The West facade of Notre-Dame cathedral is a remarkable Gothic masterpiece of simplicity and harmony.…
Only a few people have been able to climb the Tour Saint-Jacques, a single tower that…
Last weekend we came early in the morning and climbed to the top of Sacré-Cœur…
Squished by the white mass of the Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre stands the little and discret Romanesque…
The Saint-Theobald Collegiate of Thann in Alsace is considered one of the most beautiful Gothic churches…
The former abbey church of Saint-Maurice in the village of Ebersmunster near Sélestat is considered…
Situated in the 18th arrondissement, the majestic Sacré-Cœur basilica is one of Paris’ most visited monuments. The…
You can hardly miss it when visiting Paris. The basilica of Sacré-Cœur (18th arrondissement) attracts high…
With its stunning stained-glass, the Sainte-Chapelle is gem of Gothic architecture in the heart of…
Situated in the neighbourhood of Châtelet in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, the curious Saint-Jacques…
Climbing on the towers of Notre-Dame cathedral is a must-to-do thing when visiting monuments in…
Guess how many religious buildings are found in Paris… 200: this is the number of…
At sunset we went to the parvis of Notre-Dame cathedral to admire the Christmas tree…
The Annecy churches are beautiful Catholic sanctuaries found in the old town. In the 1530s,…
Here is the Top 10 of France’s tallest cathedrals and churches. Nine out of ten…
Situated in the north of Paris, the Saint-Denis Basilica has been closely associated with French…
Mont Saint-Michel is a rocky tidal island located in Normandy, at the mouth of the…
Today, let’s have a look at 10 most unusual churches in Paris! When we think…
With its soaring symmetrical twin spires visible from many points all over Paris and its…
The Souillac Sainte-Marie Abbey Church was built between 1075 and 1150 and ranks among the finest examples…
The neo-classical Panthéon stands at the top of the Sainte-Geneviève hill in the 5th arrondissement. With…
The Madeleine Church in the 8th arrondissement in Paris was designed as a temple to…
The Saint-Étienne-du-Mont Church is a Gothic sanctuary located Place Sainte-Geneviève next to the Panthéon in…
A sacred place for thousands of years, the Aix-en-Provence cathedral has become a religious landmark in…
Did you know that Amiens Cathedral is the largest gothic structure in France? Indeed this enormous…
Situated 60km north of Paris, Beauvais Cathedral symbolises the height of architectural endeavour in gothic…
With its majestic façade and two bell towers, the Saint-Nicolas-de-Port Basilica in Lorraine has all the…
Approaching Toul, visitors admire the elegant silhouette of the Toul Cathedral, a witness to the…
Bordeaux Cathedral is an imposing Gothic edifice located in the heart of the capital of…
Metz Cathedral is an impressive sanctuary with fantastic stained-glass windows and Gothic features. The Saint-Etienne…
Next to the Nancy’s Ducal Palace stands the Church of the Cordeliers (Église des Cordeliers),…
Nancy Cathedral is part of the grand 18th century district which was completed by Duke Stanislas.…