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  2. List of cathedrals in France - Wikipedia

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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.

  3. Lists of cathedrals - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of cathedrals by country, including both actual cathedrals (seats of bishops in episcopal denominations, such as Catholicism, Anglicanism, and Orthodoxy) and a few prominent churches from non-episcopal denominations commonly referred to as "cathedral", usually having formerly acquired that status.

  4. Category:Cathedrals in France - Wikipedia

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    This category is for functioning cathedrals in France, i.e., cathedrals which are the current seats of bishops. For cathedral buildings no longer in existence, in use for other purposes, or no longer the seats of bishops, see the sub-category Category:Former cathedrals in France.

  5. List of historic churches in Paris - Wikipedia

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    Today it is one of ten minor basilicas located in the Île-de-France region of France. After the French Revolution, from 1796 to 1807, it was the first home of the Paris Bourse (stock exchange). It is known for the ex voto offerings left there by the faithful; Over 37,000 devotional plaques cover the walls of the interior.

  6. Category:Roman Catholic cathedrals in France - Wikipedia

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    Roman Catholic cathedrals in Overseas France (2 C, 6 P) C. Chartres Cathedral (10 P) N. Notre-Dame de Paris (2 C, 31 P) Pages in category "Roman Catholic cathedrals ...

  7. The 8 Most Magnificent Gothic Cathedrals Ever Built - AOL

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    Chartres Cathedral, France. Photo credit: Manfred Gottschalk - Getty Images. The crown jewel of French Gothic architecture, Chartres Cathedral was built in just 26 years after a devastating fire ...

  8. French Gothic architecture - Wikipedia

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    French Gothic architecture is an architectural style which emerged in France in 1140, and was dominant until the mid-16th century. The most notable examples are the great Gothic cathedrals of France, including Notre-Dame Cathedral, Reims Cathedral, Chartres Cathedral, and Amiens Cathedral.

  9. List of Romanesque buildings - Wikipedia

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    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.