City: Centre-Val de Loire
Top Things to do in Centre-Val de Loire
Things to do in Centre-Val de Loire, France: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Centre-Val de Loire (French pronunciation: [sɑ̃tʁ val də lwaʁ], "Centre-Loire Valley") is one of the 18 administrative regions of France. It straddles the middle Loire Valley in the interior of the country. The administrative capital is Orléans, but the largest city is Tours.
Restaurants in Centre-Val de Loire
1. Eglise Saint Amand
2. Cathedrale Saint-Gatien
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,090 reviews
Reviewed By 590JackK - Lebanon, United States
While there are many sites to behold in the city of Tours, be sure to visit this cathedral. It took four hundred years to build, and was listed as an historic monument in 1862. Everything about it is astonishing to see, from the portals of the facade to the stained glass windows. The two towers each hold something significant in them: the north the royal stairs; the south the cathedral's bells. Aside from other Parisian-style gothic architecture, there are also the tombs of Charles VIII and Anne de Bretagne's children, all in the south chapel. There are plentiful cathedrals to visit when visiting this region; I'd make this one of them.
3. Cathedrale De Bourges
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,090 reviews
Reviewed By MattNys - Antwerp, Belgium
France being the walhalla of Cathedral lovers, if you have to choose a few, put Bourges at the top of your list. Beautiful city, fantastic Cathedral, I have never seen such a fine stained window art and there are so many windows to see. If you have the time, book a tour with a guide that knows the stories of each window, You will not be bored. If you don't have the time, just walk around in awe.
4. Chartres Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,907 reviews
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its high-Gothic art and architectural style.
Reviewed By djmmyv - Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom
Excellent examples of stain glass and possibly the tallest cathedral I have visited The town has a free light show through summer through to September that is unmissable
5. Basilique Notre-dame De La Trinite
6. Abbaye de la Trinite
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By laidlerpaul53 - Vendome, France
I really enjoyed my visit here. The stonework at the front is exquisite and less damaged by atmospheric erosion than other buildings of a similar age, although there has been some restoration, and I can't always tell the full extend of the restoration. The interior with its massive vaulted ceiling impressed this 21st century peasant as I'm sure it has for hundreds of years. Some excellent stained glass, including some modern windows that fitted the setting very well.
7. Eglise Saint-Aignan
8. Abbatiale Notre-Dame
9. Collegiale de Saint-Aignan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By anneetmichel
Probably the best original wall painting and column carving from 12-14 th centuries that I could admire. This church is really a must to understand (and appreciate) the roman time ! the visit is free and well explained take the time after visiting the crypt to look at all column tops one by one !
