Cathedrals of France

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Bayeux Cathedral

Bayeux Cathedral is an ornate, Norman-Romanesque sanctuary and a treasured jewel in the town of Bayeux, France built between 11th and 13th centuries. Within the interior chapel and main altar, Bayeux's collection of stained glass windows are on display.

Bayeux is around 200 km from Paris near Caen via Rouen (E46).

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Rouen Cathedral

The Cathedral has a length of 136.86 m, spire height of 151 m and was consecrated in 1063. The Cathedral has a vintage organ and 56 bells. Interior highlights include depictions of the crucifixion and celestial beings. The L'escalier de la Librairie is adorned with a rose window of stained glass, while the Chapelle de la Vierge houses the tombs of the d'Amboise cardinals. Cathedral has 13th century stained glass windows. Located 100 km from Paris.

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Orléans Cathedral

The French heroine Joan of Arc attended Mass in this 13th century cathedral on May 2, 1429 and the stained glass windows depicts the story.

Videos: Joan of Arc Festival >> 2

Each year on the last Sunday of May, Rouen hosts ‘The Joan of Arc Festival’ to commemorate the trial and execution of Joan of Arc. It was in Rouen on 30 May 1431 that Joan of Arc was tried by the English and executed by burning at the stake. One of her crimes was to have worn men’s clothing (trousers).