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The list is intended to be complete as far as current cathedrals and co-cathedrals are concerned. It is not yet an exhaustive list of former cathedrals, although it includes most of them. A number of large churches in France are known as "cathedral" as a mark of distinction or historical importance but have never been the seats of bishops.
Name Image Address Type Summary Sainte-Chapelle: Ile de la Cité (1st arrondissement of Paris) High Gothic and Flamboyant (1238–1248) The royal chapel built by Louis IX to contain his collection of Passion relics, including Christ's Crown of Thorns – one of the most important relics in medieval Christendom. It is noted especially for its ...
Lists of churches in France (3 P) C. Churches dedicated to John the Baptist in France (11 P) F. Church frescos in France (1 P) G. Gothic Revival church buildings in ...
Romanesque architecture expands in France through monasteries. Burgundy was the center of monastic life in France - one of the most important Benedictine monasteries of medieval Europe was located in Cluny. Pilgrimages also contributed to expansion of this style. Many pilgrims passed through France on their way to Santiago de Compostela.
Although France is famous for its Gothic cathedrals, the country is home to a wide range of churches, some featuring work by famous French artists and designers like Monet, Matisse, and Le Corbusier.
Pages in category "Medieval churches" The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ! Double chapel; A.
Small Romanesque churches are plentiful and are generally in relatively unchanged condition. Large churches are rare and are much altered as at Aarhus Cathedral, Lund Cathedral and Roskilde Cathedral. [34] Norway has 25 wooden stave churches from this period, [34] making up all but three of the world's medieval wooden churches.
This is a list of Christian monasteries and religious houses in France, both extant and non-extant, and for either men or women (or both). Christian religious houses arranged by order [ edit ]