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Cathedral Saint Pierre de Rennes is dedicated to Saint Peter, is the seat of the Archbishop of Rennes, Dol, and Saint-Malo, previously Bishop of Rennes.   The cathedral was constructed in the 12th century,, the current main structure and interior were finished in 1845. The organ. The nave. The pulpit. Saint-Amand Chapel.Amand was bishop of Rennes at the […]

The Parlement de Bretagne was the sovereign court of justice of the historic province of Brittany. It is one of the most important historical and architectural landmarks in Rennes.   It was constructed between 1615 and 1655. The building now houses the Rennes Court of Appeal. Interior courtyard. The waiting room.   The Court of Appeals

Cathedral Saint Pierre of Rennes Parlement Bretagne of Rennes Basilica-Saint Aubin en Notre Dame de Bonne Nouvelle of Rennes More to see in Rennes: Information Rennes Parlement-Bretagne-of-Rennes Cathedral-Saint-Pierre-of-Rennes Basilica-Saint-Aubin-en-Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle-of-Rennes Castles around Rennes  

Brie-Comte-Robert is located in the Seine-et-Marne department  in the Île-de-France region.   The castle dates back to the late 12th century, built by Robert I of Dreux, the son of King Louis VI of France.   During the Middle Ages, it played a strategic role in local conflicts and in protecting trade routes to Paris.

Cathedral Saint Pierre of Beauvais Beauvais is located in the Oise département, in the Hauts-de-France region.   From Paris Gare du Nord is 1h20 minutes to Beauvais train station.   aint-Barthélemy Collegiate Church was built in 1037.   Only the crypt, which is still preserved today, bears witness to this period. Bishop’s palace.   The episcopal palace, now the Musée

The Cathedral of Our Lady is located in the center of Antwerpen. Construction started in 1352.   The cathedral is the largest Gothic church in Belgium   Sculpture group of the cathedral’s architects Jan and Pieter Appelmans on Handschoenmarkt. The nave. The organ. The pulpit. The chapel of the Virgin. The Raising of the Cross. The

Antwerp is located in the Flemish Region of Belgium.    From Paris Gare du Nord is 2hours to Antwerpen station.     Antwerpen train staton. Some facts about the train station. In 2009, the magazine Newsweek judged Antwerpen-Centraal the world’s fourth greatest train station. In 2014, the magazine Mashable awarded Antwerpen-Centraal the first place for the most beautiful railway station

The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours  is located in the bishop’s former palace.   It displays rich and varied collections. The museum has over 12,000 works of which 1,000 are on show to the public. . Bust of Louis XIV. . . . .

The first basilica was established here in the 5th century (consecrated in 471) on the site of an earlier chapel.   The present church was built between 1886 and 1924. The choir. . The organ. The altar. . . Tomb of Saint Martin.   The crypt houses the tomb of Saint Martin, uncovered in 1860,

 Tha cathedral was built between 1170 and 1547.     It is the seat of the Archbishops of Tours  and dedicated to Saint Gatianus.         The Choir.   Chapel of the Holy Face. The organ.   The altar.   Altar of Saint Martin in the north transept. This altarpiece dates from 1828, while the