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Cathedral built as early as the 10th century, which underwent multiple alterations and improvements until the 19th century.

The collegiate church was founded by King Robert II the Pious in the 11th century. Its two towers give it a monumental appearance, reinforced by its impressive portal with niches. The choir dates back to the 12th century, when it was consecrated. In the 16th century, it underwent several renovations, such as the entire façade and the south tower.

This small chapel is located in the village of Barbizon, famous for being the village of inspiration for several pre-impressionist paintings in France. It was consecrated as a chapel in 1903, when the commune was created.

The present cathedral is the former abbey church of the abbey of Saint-Vaast (whose origins date back to the 7th century). In the Middle Ages, Arras was the largest and richest city of Artois. It was built in the 18th century as the abbey church of Saint-Vaast Abbey and became a cathedral in 1848, replacing the old cathedral Notre-Dame-en-Cité d'Arras, the great Gothic cathedral in the west of the old town that had been destroyed during the French Revolution.

The Nazareth Synagogue in Paris was completed in 1852 by architect Jean Alexandre Thierry. This brick synagogue is still in use.

Notre Dame is one of the most eminent churches in the world, and the symbol of the city of Paris. It has become the theatre to some of the most notorious novels in literature, celebrated by writers and artists including Victor Hugo. The cathedral was built by the meanderings of the river Seine- in the Île de la Cité- in the early days of the gothic era. Although the monument is a great example of early gothic style, the influence of the Romanesque school is still visible. In 2019, the church was badly damaged by a fire.

The construction of the building began on the initiative of Bishop Evrard de Fouilloy (1211-1222), and under the direction of the project manager Robert de Luzarches. The work began with the elevation of the nave and gates in 1220, then the choir in the 1240s. The radiant chapels were completed in 1258 and the choir in 1269. The two south and north towers were completed in 1366 and 1402 respectively.

First known church of Beauvais, with a construction started around 949. It stands behind the Beauvais cathedral, and is the oldest vestiges of the 10th century building, built in the Carolingian style.

Chapel built in 1861.

The Church of Notre-Dame de Buire-au-Bois was built during the 18th century. It was founded by the nuns of the royal Cistercian abbey at Willencourt less than 10 kilometres from the village. The size of the buildings was to show their importance in the 18th century, a century of major monastic rebuilding.