Top 10 Churches & Cathedrals in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

May 16, 2022 Roger Rusk

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a region of France created by the territorial reform of French Regions in 2014; it resulted from the merger of Auvergne and Rhône-Alpes.
Restaurants in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes

1. Chapelle Sainte Anne (Dite des Penitents)

Place de L'Eglise, 74120 Megeve France
Excellent
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Chapelle Sainte Anne (Dite des Penitents)

2. Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere

8 Place de Fourviere, 69005 Lyon France +33 4 78 25 13 01 [email protected] http://www.fourviere.org/
Excellent
70%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
3%
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4.5 based on 11,335 reviews

Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere

Standing atop Fourvière Hill, this basilica, constructed in the late 19th century, has an ornate interior to contrast its grave exterior.

Reviewed By Moko2000

This is a very beautiful church and the mosaics and ceiling are amazing and the view over Lyon is amazing as well. You can either take the tram or walk up. Its very easy to reach from old town

3. Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon

Place Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon France +33 4 78 92 82 29 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/cathedralelyon/
Excellent
44%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 1,723 reviews

Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon

A 12th-century Gothic cathedral with impressive stained-glass windows.

Reviewed By morelqueen

I love old churches. The stained glass , astronomical clock, and the statue of Christ by the altar are all worthy of a stop on your meandering walk through Lyon.

4. Cloitre de la Cathedrale du Puy-en-Velay

3 rue du Cloitre, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay France +33 4 71 01 15 96 [email protected] http://cathedrale-puy-en-velay.monuments-nationaux.fr
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 275 reviews

Cloitre de la Cathedrale du Puy-en-Velay

The 11th and 12th century Romanesque cloister adjoins the Cathedral built between the end of the 11th and the end of the 12th century to accommodate the influx of pilgrims who frequented this famous site. It is remarkable for its capitals and the polychromy of its arches. The tour continues in the mâchicoulis building which houses a collection of religious art (11th to 18th century). Designated world heritage site by UNESCO. Open: > 15th May to 15th September: from 9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. > 16th September to 14th May: closed on Monday, open from 9.30 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. Closed: > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 6€; Free admission: minors under 18* ; 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or non-European permanent residents of France) *excluding school groups

5. Monastere Royal de Brou

63 boulevard de Brou, 01000, Bourg-en-Bresse France +33 4 74 22 83 83 [email protected] http://www.monastere-de-brou.fr
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,009 reviews

Monastere Royal de Brou

The royal church of Brou in Bourg-en-Bresse was built between 1505 and 1532 by Margaret of Austria as a monument to the memory of her husband, Philibert the Fair, Duke of Savoy. It is a masterpiece of the Flamboyant Gothic style and is richly ornamented with magnificent tombs, a fine altarpiece, statues and choir stalls that testify to the artistry of 16th century Flemish craftsmen. A museum is housed in the monastic buildings.

Reviewed By zurichgrad - Zurich, Switzerland

We stayed in Geneva for a week and this was a fantastic day trip for us. We really didn't expect to find such a great place here as it didn't seem to be advertised much anywhere. But it was one of the highlights of our stay in Geneva, including the drive there which is through an impressive, wild landscape.

6. Cathedrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

Place de la Victoire, 63000, Clermont-Ferrand France +33 4 73 98 65 00 http://www.cathedrale-catholique-clermont.fr/
Excellent
54%
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38%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 1,115 reviews

Cathedrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

Reviewed By poorvegan

Well worth a look beautiful cathedral with interest for an array of different crafts, metalwork, stained glass and ancient fresques...if you like churches you'll .love it..

7. Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Port

Rue du Port, 63000, Clermont-Ferrand France +33 4 73 98 65 00 http://www.clermont-fd.com/decouvrir/les-incontournables/la-basilique-notre-dame-du-port/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 443 reviews

Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Port

8. Abbatiale Saint-Geraud

9 Place Saint Geraud, 15000, Aurillac France http://eglise-catholique-aurillac.cef.fr/
Excellent
40%
Good
47%
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Abbatiale Saint-Geraud

9. Eglise de Saint-Nectaire

1 Chemin du Breuil, 63710 Saint-Nectaire France +33 6 75 47 57 36 http://www.sancy.com/activites/detail/5802/saint-nectaire/eglise-de-saint-nectaire
Excellent
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4.5 based on 502 reviews

Eglise de Saint-Nectaire

Reviewed By frenchog - New York City, United States

worth a stop after buying the local cheese.Beautiful simple architecture in this part of Auvergne, also a good place to have lunch nearby.

10. Eglise Saint-Blaise

1 Place D Allier, 03200 Vichy France
Excellent
60%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 392 reviews

Eglise Saint-Blaise

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