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Churches of France — Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The Abbey of fontanae is beautifully preserved giving visitors a sense for monastic life in medieval France

the town of monsan Michelle with only 30 residents entertains over 2 million visitors a year its Main Street lined with shops and hotels leading up to The Abbey is grotesquely commercial

Creator's Tips & Advice

Visit the Abbey of Fontenay to experience monastic life in medieval France
Explore Chartres Cathedral for its stained glass and statues that tell the Christian story
Climb to the rooftop of the Basilica of Notre Dame in Lyon for a guided tour and city view

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are some notable churches to visit in France?
QHow do these churches reflect historical and artistic significance?
QWhat can visitors expect at Mont Saint-Michel?

Port Highlights

Chartres4½ Happy Bacon
Lyon4½ Happy Bacon
Mont Saint-Michel4 Happy Bacon
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Four churches dotted around France — in Burgundy, the Loire, Lyon, and atop an island off the Norman coast — offer a sense of peace and inspiration. More France travel info https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france #ricksteveseurope #france #burgundy Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. *Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources:* • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe app: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. 00:00 Abbey of Fontenay 02:46 Chartres Cathedral 05:27 Mont St-Michel Abbey 09:29 Basilica of Notre-Dame, Lyon