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