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The church of Saint-Julien in Domfront is part of the revival of sacred art in the first half of the 20th century. It corresponds to an original work of neo-Byzantine style with a reinforced concrete structure, an art deco decoration tinged with Armenian reminiscences and the presence of an imposing extinguished bell tower. The work of the Parisian architect Albert Guilbert, to whom we also owe the Armenian cathedral in Paris and the church of Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc in Versailles, Saint-Julien de Domfront is a major achievement of 20th century architecture in Normandy, and was consecrated in 1933.

This church dates from the 12th century and was restored in the 16th century. It has a set of absolutely sumptuous mural paintings: the flight into Egypt, the Announcement of the Resurrection, the Resurrection of the Dead, hunting scenes... The bell tower is surmounted by a slate spire. This monument is exceptional for its quality and richness, and the whole is magnificently enhanced by an efficient lighting system.

The Church of Saint-Julien church is located in Saint-Julien-d'Arpaon, in Occitania. It was built in shale stone in the 12th century. It is remarkable for its architecture, that is characterised by its square choir and chevet. The beautiful Romanesque building is one of the few examples of the style found in Lozère. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries the church suffered damage during the wars of religion, and in the Revolution. Visitors can still admire frescoes in the chapels.

Built in the 15th century, the Saint-Julien de Brioude church in Goudourville is such a source of pride for the inhabitants of the region, that they call it the “Sistine Chapel of Tarn et Garonne". Redecorated in the nineteenth century, the church has a five-arched bell tower that rises above the west facade, while the vaults illustrate the creation of the world by God in the form of two huge paintings, signed JG Maury.

The Church of Saint-Julien-de-Brioude is located in Saint-Julien-le-Châtel, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The choir and apse date back to the late twelfth century, when they were part of the chapel that was attached to the local castle. This and the nave was rebuilt in the seventeenth century. The east and west facades are accessible to the public, while the south and north facades are included in the castle's private grounds. The building houses various objects and furniture that is classified or listed as a historical monument.

The church of Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre is a medieval church built in the 12th century on the site of a primitive basilica destroyed by the Vikings. The priory to which the church was attached has long been prosperous, and the church has even hosted courses from the University of Paris. In the 17th century, the priory fell into decay and the church fell into disrepair. In the middle of the 17th century, the church and priory were given to the Hôtel-Dieu de Paris, which turned the church into a chapel. The French Revolution led to its transformation into a warehouse, a situation that lasted until 1826. Then Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre became a hospital chapel again until 1873. Since 1888, the Greek-Catholic Melkite community made the church its parish church. It remains the centre of the life of the Greek-Catholic Melkite parish in Paris.

It's a fortified church. Built between 1615 and 1624, Saint-Juvin is a real little fortress: high and thick walls, narrow windows, corner towers... Claude de Joyeuse (Count of Grandpré), the parish priest Didier Mauclerc and the inhabitants of Saint-Juvin took part in its construction.

The parish church St Laurent of Aix-Lez-Orchies is located in the region of Hauts de France. Originally a chapel of a 10th century feudal castle , it is erected on a former Gallo-Roman site. Over the centuries, many improvements were made to this Romanesque building, whose orientation was reversed in the eighteenth century by the addition of a choir. This profound change did not alter the character or unity of the building.

The Church of Saint Laurent, located in Crots in the Hautes-Alpes, dates from the fourteenth century. Different architectural styles can be observed: initially Romanesque, the church contains Gothic and Lombard elements. Six lateral chapels, four of which were added later, punctuate the vaulted nave. The building also contains two processional crosses and two paintings that are classified as Historical Monuments.

According to Saint Gregory of Tours, the church was built on the traces of an ancient road. Indeed, it seems that the base of the bell tower is the oldest vestige. The choir was consecrated in 1429 and six chapels may have been added in 1548. In 1621, the priest Pierre d'Hardivilliers signed a contract for the erection of a gate and, undoubtedly, the completion of the northern collateral. The chapels on the south side were built in 1645, at the same time as a mass grave (cemetery). The vault and roof structure were completed between 1655 and 1660 and the parish was built at the beginning of the 18th century. The breakthrough of the Boulevard de Magenta decided by Haussman led to the destruction of the 17th century gate. When Boulevard Magenta was opened, the church was enlarged by a span and Simon-Claude Constant-Dufeu, applying the principles of unity of style of Viollet-le-Duc, and at the Empress's request, built the current neo-Gothic façade between 1862 and 1865. The entrance span and the spire that covers it were built in 1870.