Cathedrals in France: history and visitor guides

Strasbourg cathedral is a gothic style construction with a remarkable facade and beautiful stained glass windows

See Strasbourg cathedral guide

Bayonne cathedral is an imposing gothic style cathedral with a beautifully restored apse and an impressive cloister

See Bayonne cathedral guide

The cathedral in Perigueux combines roman and byzantine elements to create a most unusual - and impressive - building

See Perigueux cathedral guide

Tréguier cathedral is a gothic style cathedral with a beautiful cloister

See Treguier cathedral guide

The Cathedral at Maguelone stands on a small volcanic island on the southern edge of the Etang de Thau

See Maguelone guide

The cathedral in Bourges is a 13th century building with remarkable stonework and impressive stained glass windows

See Bourges Cathedral guide

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

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

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 guide

Albi cathedral is remarkable for its brick exterior, and the large area of renaissance painting in the interior

See Albi cathedral guide

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 guide

The cathedral in Angers is the earliest example of Angevin gothic architecture in France

See Angers Cathedral guide

The 13th century cathedral in Amiens is a fabulous example of gothic style architecture and the tallest cathedral in France

See Amiens Cathedral guide