Discover many of the cathedrals in all areas of France, with our detailed history and visitor guides
Alsace
Strasbourg cathedral (Bas-Rhin)
Strasbourg cathedral is a gothic style construction with a remarkable facade and beautiful stained glass windows
See Strasbourg cathedral guideAquitaine
Bayonne cathedral (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
Bayonne cathedral is an imposing gothic style cathedral with a beautifully restored apse and an impressive cloister
See Bayonne cathedral guide
Cathedral Saint-Marie in Oloron-Sainte-Marie (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
The cathedral of Sainte-Marie is best known for its remarkable 12th century entrance
See Cathedral Saint-Marie in Oloron-Sainte-Marie guide
Perigueux cathedral (Dordogne)
The cathedral in Perigueux combines roman and byzantine elements to create a most unusual - and impressive - building
See Perigueux cathedral guideBrittany
Saint-Pol-de-Léon cathedral (Finistere)
The cathedral in Saint-Pol-de-Leon is one of the most interesting medieval cathedrals in the Brittany region, with numerous interesting artefacts
See Saint-Pol-de-Léon cathedral guide
Treguier cathedral (Cotes-d'Armor)
Tréguier cathedral is a gothic style cathedral with a beautiful cloister
See Treguier cathedral guideLanguedoc-Roussillon
Maguelone (Herault)
The Cathedral at Maguelone stands on a small volcanic island on the southern edge of the Etang de Thau
See Maguelone guideLoire Valley
Bourges Cathedral (Cher)
The cathedral in Bourges is a 13th century building with remarkable stonework and impressive stained glass windows
See Bourges Cathedral guide
Cathedral of Sainte-Croix, Orleans (Loiret)
The carvings and grandeur of the western facade are the highlight of the 17th century cathedral in Orleans
See Cathedral of Sainte-Croix, Orleans guide
Chartres Cathedral (Eure-et-Loir)
The 13th century cathedral in Chartres is generally considered to be one of the most beautiful gothic cathedrals in the world
See Chartres Cathedral guide
Tours Cathedral and La Psalette Cloisters (Indre-et-Loire)
The la Psalette cloister and the cathedral of Tours together make a very impressive religious monument with various architectural styles
See Tours Cathedral and La Psalette Cloisters guideMidi-Pyrenees
Albi cathedral (Tarn)
Albi cathedral is remarkable for its brick exterior, and the large area of renaissance painting in the interior
See Albi cathedral guide
Cahors cathedral of Saint-Etienne (Lot)
The cathedral of Saint-Etienne in Cahors is an unusual 12th century cathedral which has two domes and a roman style entrance among its features
See Cahors cathedral of Saint-Etienne guide
Cathedral Saint-Luperc, Eauze (Gers)
The Cathedral Saint-Luperc is a 16th century cathedral in Eauze, in the style Gothic Meridionale
See Cathedral Saint-Luperc, Eauze guide
Condom cathedral (Gers)
The cathedral in Condom includes a rood-screen, 15th century doorways and a large cloister among its points of interest
See Condom cathedral guideParis region
Notre Dame cathedral (Paris)
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, on an island in the Seine River, is one of the most remarkable gothic cathedrals in the world
See Notre Dame cathedral guidePays de la Loire
Angers Cathedral (Maine-et-Loire)
The cathedral in Angers is the earliest example of Angevin gothic architecture in France
See Angers Cathedral guide
Luçon cathedral (Vendee)
Luçon cathedral is a small cathedral with element in the roman, gothic, classical and neo-gothic styles
See Luçon cathedral guidePicardy
Amiens Cathedral (Somme)
The 13th century cathedral in Amiens is a fabulous example of gothic style architecture and the tallest cathedral in France
See Amiens Cathedral guideProvence
Sospel cathedral (Alpes-Maritimes)
The cathedral in Sospel is an impressive example of baroque architecture in a small town
See Sospel cathedral guideSee more tourist attractions in France