7 Churches to Explore in Centre-Val de Loire

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Centre-Val de Loire

The Centre-Val de Loire is a large inland region of central France located in the south-west of the French capital Paris. The region is known for its fine historical towns, for its vineyards and agricultural produce, and for its many beautiful castles.

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Churches to Explore in Centre-Val de Loire

Basilica of Saint Martin, Tours

A stylish neo Byzantine basilica was built in the year 1886 and It was at first served by a community of monks under an abbot. One of the beautiful church which is famous in this area and is also a good example of the architecture of France.

Blois Cathedral

One of the majestic cathedral in Blois which was dedicated to Saint Louis. The 'Cathédrale can be seen from almost anywhere in and around the fine city of Blois due to its hilltop location. It was a fine example of the gothic style architecture and is also faces so many wars and natural calamities. has been a monument Historique since 1906.

Bourges Cathedral

The Cathedral of St Etienne of Bourges, built between the late 12th and late 13th centuries, is one of the great masterpieces of Gothic art and is alsoa good example of the unity of design. It was dedicated to Saint Stephen and It is the seat of the Archbishop of Bourges. One of the majestic and beautiful buolding in this area and its architecture is truly wondrful.

Cathédrale Saint-Gatien

The Saint-Gatien Cathedral of Tours is a Roman Catholic cathedral, located in Tours in the Vieux-Tours, in Indre-et-Loire. Dedicated to Saint Gatien, the first bishop of Tours, it is the seat of the archdiocese of Tours and the metropolitan cathedral of the ecclesiastical province of Tours. It was classified as a historical monument by the list of 1862.

Cathédrale Sainte-Croix d'Orléans

The Sainte-Croix d'Orléans cathedral is a Gothic-style cathedral built from the 13th to the 19th century. This majestic Gothic structure is listed as a historical monument in 1862. The cathedral is probably most famous for its association with Joan of Arc. One of the main pilgrimage site in this area which is historically important too.

Chartres Cathedral

Also known as the cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres, is a gothic cathedral located in Chartres, France. It was constructed between 1194 and 1220 and is designated as a world heritage site by UNESCO. The vast nave of the church, the porches with fine sculptures, and the stained-glass windows increase the beauty of the church. This church is a milestone in the development of Western architecture because it employs all the structural elements of the new Gothic architecture.

Fleury Abbey

A beautiful Christian Abbey which was found in the 7th century in the town of Saint-Benoît-Sur-Loire. It constitutes a remarkable example of Romanesque art. It was situated on the banks of Loire and is one of the most celebrated Benedictine monasteries of Western Europe. The architecture inside and outside of the church is quite interesting and it is one of the main pilgrimage centres of France.

Map of Churches to explore in Centre-Val de Loire