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Abbeys and Basilicas of France

An abbey church is simply the church of an abbey. The term basilica is an honorary title given by the pope to a church where many faithful come especially on pilgrimage.

For clarity, we separated them into 2 sub-categories:

  • Abbey

  • Basilica



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Sélection de 8 abbatials and basilicas sur 128 en France

Communal lands surrounding the basilica

45370 Cléry-Saint-André

The communal grounds surrounding the basilica of Cléry-Saint-André, located in the Loiret, form a historical monument since 1935, including adjacent squares and public roads.
Basilica Notre-Dame de Cléry-Saint-André
Gothic Church
45370 Cléry-Saint-André

Notre-Dame de Cléry-Saint-André Basilica, a 15th-century Gothic building located in the Loiret, is a former royal collegiate church and a Marian pilgrimage site classified as a historical monument since 1840.
Basilica Notre-Dame de la Trinité de Blois
Modern Church
41000 Blois

The Notre-Dame-de-la-Trinité Basilica of Blois, built in the 20th century, is a masterpiece of modern sacred art located in the Loir-et-Cher, in the Centre-Val de Loire. Ranked a historic monument, it combines bold architecture and exceptional artistic decorations.
Notre-Dame-la-Blanche Abbey
Romanesque Church
41130 Selles-sur-Cher

Notre-Dame-la-Blanche Abbey, also known as Saint-Eusice, is a 12th-century Romanesque church located in Selles-sur-Cher in the Centre-Val de Loire, classified as a historical monument since 1862.
Former Abbatial Palace, current sacred art museum

46500 Rocamadour

The ancient Abbatial Palace of Rocamadour, transformed into a sacred art museum, is a medieval building partially rebuilt in the 19th century, located in the Lot in Occitanie.
Religious city of Rocamadour
Paths of Compostela - At the edge of the tracks
46500 Rocamadour

The Religious City of Rocamadour is a medieval Marian shrine built on the cliffside in the Lot in Occitanie. This emblematic site, dating from the 12th century and restored in the 19th century, houses churches, chapels and a monumental staircase, attracting pilgrims and visitors for centuries.
Basilica Saint-Gervais d'Avranches
Basilica
50300 Avranches

The Saint-Gervais Basilica of Avranches, a 19th-century neoclassical building in Normandy, houses a religious treasure and a carillon of 32 bells. Located in the English Channel, it has been a historic monument since 2006.
Basilica Sainte-Trinité de Cherbourg-Octeville
Gothic Church
50130 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

The Saint-Trinité Basilica of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, built in the 15th century, is a Norman Gothic gem marked by a turbulent history, successive restorations and a rich artistic heritage, including a macabre dance unique in France.