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  List of cathedrals Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral in Varna (Bulgarian Orthodox)
Cathedral of the Dormition ("Sioni") in Tbilisi (Georgian Orthodox)
Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral, Giurgiu (Romanian Orthodox)
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 Cathedral
A cathedral is a Christian church building, specifically of a denomination with an episcopal hierarchy, such as the Anglican, Catholic and some Lutheran churches, which serves as the central church of a diocese, and thus as a bishop's seat.
The word cathedral is derived from the Greek noun (cathedra) which translates as seat and refers to the presence of the bishop's (or archbishop's) chair or throne.
The Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, the cathedral church of Rome, alone in Western Europe possesses a patriarchal character among Roman Catholics, since the Pope is the Patriarch of the West.
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  CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: France
Piety had been for the kings of France, set on their thrones, set on their thrones by the Church of God, as it were a duty belonging to their charge or office; but in the piety of St. Louis there was a note all his own, the note of sanctity.
France's national heroine was thus heralded by the fancy of her contemporaries, by Christine de Pisan, and by that Venetian merchant whose letters have been preserved for us in the Morosini Chronicle, as a heroine whose aims were as wide as Christianity itself.
The allowance made by France to the auditor was discontinued in 1882, but the office has survived, and the reorganization of the tribunal of the Rota made by Pope Pius X (September and October 1908) was followed by the appointment of a French auditor.
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 Quebec information - Search.com
New France became a Royal Province in 1663 under King Louis XIV of France with a Sovereign Council that included intendant Jean Talon.
In 1758, the British mounted an attack on New France by sea and took the French fort at Louisbourg.
In 1774, fearful that the French-speaking population of Quebec would side with the rebels of the 13 colonies to the south, the British Parliament passed the Quebec Act that paved the way to official recognition of the French language and French culture.
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 List of cathedrals - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral in Varna (Bulgarian Orthodox)
Cathedral of the Dormition ("Bagrati") in Kutaisi (Georgian Orthodox)
Cathedral of the Dormition ("Sioni") in Tbilisi (Georgian Orthodox)
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_cathedrals   (1909 words)

  
 France travel guide - Wikitravel
Clockwise from the north, France borders Belgium and Luxembourg to the northeast, Germany and Switzerland to the east, Italy to the south-east and Spain to the south-west, across the Pyrenees mountain range (the small country of Andorra lies in between the two countries).
France is the world's most popular tourist destination (77.6 million in 2003) boasting dozens of major tourist attractions, like Paris, Côte d'Azur (the French Riviera), The Atlantic beaches, The winter sport resorts of the Alps, The Castles of Loire Valley, Brittany: Mont Saint Michel.
France has a liberal policy with respect to alcohol; there are no ID checks for purchasing alcohol (if you look older than 18, of course!) However, causing problems due to public drunkenness is a misdemeanor and may result in a night in a police station until the person can behave themselves.
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 France - Vacation Rentals .com
France’s reputation for wonderful food and wines is recognized the world over.
Alsace is a northeastern region of France noted for its excellent regional foods and wine, with beautiful vistas and half-timbered houses.
Gothic cathedrals are standout in Picardy, and UNESCO has cited its capital city of Amiens for first-rate architecture.
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 Quebec . Enpsychlopedia
The colony's total population was limited, however, by a winter climate significantly harsher than that found in France; by the spread of diseases; and by the refusal of the French crown to allow Huguenots, or French Protestants, to settle.
The population of New France lagged far behind that of the 13 Colonies to the south, leaving it vulnerable to attack.
While the fleur-de-lis, a symbol of France's Ancien Régime, may be thought of as "counter-revolutionary" in France today, it is a modern symbol in Quebec (which was never ruled by the French Republic) and is prominent in its coat of arms.
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 cathedrals - introduction: reading stained glass | France zone at abelard.org
I am providing the list now, in order that you know where to look if you are in that area, prior to this part of abelard.org being developed fully.
After all, approximately eighty cathedrals and five hundred substantial churches were constructed in the great building craze of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.
“This cathedral was destroyed at the beginning of the nineteenth century, but by an extraordinary piece of luck, and thanks to a photograph of a no longer existing model of Cambrai, we can admire the choir which was built at the time of Villard, perhaps by the master himself.
www.abelard.org /france/cathedrals-intro.php   (2595 words)

  
 Discover France!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
France has some coal, iron ores, bauxite, and uranium; petroleum is almost nonexistent, natural gas nearly exhausted...
By the 18th century, France was one of the world’s richest nations.
A former colony of France, Algeria is part of the region known as the Maghrib in northwest Africa.
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 How To Vacation in France
Cafë au Lait: Similar to Italy's caffe latte, in France the cafë au lait is served as brewed coffee, rather than espresso, with equal parts of steamed milk.
France is a member of the Eurozone, the group of countries that uses the Euro currency (€).
Cathedrals: Notre Dame is France's most famous, and those in Rouen and Strasbourg are among the most beautiful.
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 Amiens Cathedral - Amiens, France
Amiens Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens) is the tallest Gothic church and the largest cathedral in France.
With the cathedrals of Chartres and Reims, Amiens is a member of the illustrious triad of "High Gothic" or "Classical" French cathedrals built in the 13th century.
The only subsequent change to the cathedral's appearance was the addition of two unequal towers, the south one in 1366 and the north one in 1402.
www.sacred-destinations.com /france/amiens-cathedral.htm   (1065 words)

  
 Reims, France :: Rental Homes :: Cathedral :: Thibault Villa
See the famous cathedral of Reims where all of the kings of France were coronated.
The French have their cathedrals, visible bastions of much that is great in their culture.
And the Germans, with the great cathedral of Cologne have good reason not to agree, but even if they are right to some extent or other, no one can deny the astounding beauty and number of great French cathedrals.
www.peachmountain.com /france/toSeeDoReims.asp   (311 words)

  
 Tourist Attractions in France, Tourist Places in France, Popular Tourist Attractions in France, Monuments in France, ...
France has some of the most beautiful and lively cities and tourist attractions in the world.
Events in France showcase its diversity in terms of geography, culture and cuisine, beyond the three major cities of Paris, Lyon and Marseilles.
Dunkerque and Nice Carnivals, Nativity at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Cannes International Film Festival and the Bastille Day Celebrations are some of the popular events that reflect the cosmopolite character of the French.
www.tsiholidays.com /france/tourist-attractions-in-france.html   (290 words)

  
 Regions of France: accessible, affordable travel contultants
France's most famous ocean playground stretches along the Mediterranean from Marseilles to the Italian border at Menton.
This area of France extends from the western side of Avginon is one of the greatest bargains for summer villas, bed and breakfasts and hotel stays.
The far flung islands of France from the West Indies (departments of Martinique and Guadalupe) to the island of Reunion.
www.yourfrenchconnexion.com /france-info-travel.htm   (2933 words)

  
 France
Mine is the list of someone who is moved by history and gothic architecture; someone who was obsessed by wines or fascinated by military tactics might would give you another list.
A pleasant drive through central France took us to Oradour, the remnants of a town that serves as a memorial to the autrocities of war.
Marseilles is the largest city in southern France but it is in the smaller towns of Languedoc and Provence that you will experience the beauty of the area.
www.eurfirst.com /europe/france.htm   (2002 words)

  
 the calendar of the French Revolution | France
Based on the calendar of the ancient Egyptians (still used by Eastern Orthodox churches), this calendar was designed to make a complete break with both the French aristocracy and their institutions, and also with the Catholic Church and its institutions, including the Gregorian calendar.
The start date of 22 September 1792 for the Republican Calendar was not only the autumn equinox for that year, but also marked the start of the new French Republic and the beginning of equality for all Frenchmen.
This label was applied by the richer classes in 18th century France, able to afford smart, fitted knee-breeches, to the poorer, working classes, in particular around Paris, who wore ill-fitting pantaloons.
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 10 Great Churches
This not a "top ten" list per se, as I selected these churches as a representation of the types you might see, though my top three are definitely my Top Three.
The Ardennes region of northern France and southern Belgium has a number of old Cistercian monasteries, many of which are still active and double as museums.
The Cologne Dom is the most massive Cathedral in Europe, and the highlight of northwest Germany.
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 France Vacation Rentals - Search 1,000s of Free Listings
France villas and France house rentals give tourists access to a wide variety of sites, sounds, and tastes by car or train.
The list of attractions is endless, with the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, the Eiffel Tower, and various vineyards and historic homes.
Patrons of France villas and France house rentals experience the night relaxing at cafes with a glass of wine or espresso.
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 List of cathedrals in France - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of cathedrals in France, including both actual and former diocesan cathedrals (seats of bishops in episcopal denominations, such as Catholicism, Anglicanism, and Orthodoxy) and a few prominent churches from non-episcopal denominations that have the word "cathedral" in their names.
List of Cathedrals in France by Giga-Catholic Information
Categories: Lists of religious buildings and structures
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_cathedrals_in_France   (164 words)

  
 France Travel Guide - Best Places to Visit in France
France is one of the jewels of world travel and deservedly one of the world's most popular vacation destination.
France has so many outstanding places to visit during a vacation that it is difficult to choose among them.
Its Notre Dame Cathedral is an edifice well known in the art world thanks to Monet, who painted it many times in an attempt to perfect his technique.
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 Prepaid France SIM Cards for GSM cellular phones
Customer service for your France Mobicarte prepaid SIM card is available 24 hr./day by dialing 722 at any time from your France cellular phone or 0892 701 722 from a landline phone in France.
France is a hiker's paradise with an abundance of cleared walking paths, dirt tracks and mapped hiking trails.
The Ile de France is located north of Paris and is part of the former Kingdom of France in the Senlis-Chantilly area.
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 1998 USI Cathedrals Tour
It was a perfect time for such a tour--we were lucky enough to visit Chartres Cathedral on the date of the summer solstice and learn about their preparations to thwart Druidic activities.
Notre Dame de Amiens is not the highest, longest, or widest cathedral in France, but it does enclose the greatest volume.
We are currently planning a trip to visit cathedrals and other points of interest in France in 2003.
www.usi.edu /extserv/cathedrals/1998_usi_cathedrals_tour.htm   (800 words)

  
 france
In England and France, and to a degree in Germany, there was a consensus that this should be the eldest son-totality of power and wealth falling to the eldest is the rule of primogeniture.
When Charles IV of France (1322-28) died there was no designation, but choice of a king fell between two close relatives: Philip of Valois was the closest in the male line while Edward III of England (13-1377) who was related in the female line.
It was probably an aversion to the English claimant that led to the rule that the French crown could only be claimed by those in the male line and Philip VI of Valois (1328-50) succeeded though English royal house’s claim would last till the Treaty of Amiens of 1806.
www.swan.ac.uk /history/staff/france/med1.htm   (11602 words)

  
 France pictures - Europe stock photos, fine art prints by QTL
France is the country with the most diverse geography in Europe, with Northern and Mediterranean features, a long coastline bordering two seas and one ocean, and beautiful high mountain ranges.
The architectural heritage, rich and well preserved, goes from two millenia-old Roman ruins to cutting-edge contemporary monuments, including castles, chateaux, churches and cathedrals, as well as quaint traditional villages where the livestyle hasn't changed that much in the last century.
I lived in France for the first thirty years of my life, first in Paris, and then on the French Riviera.
www.terragalleria.com /europe/france   (187 words)

  
 Brittany holiday rentals, Brittany holiday cottages rentals France, Cyber Rentals
With a warm climate on the coast of France, Brittany (Bretagne) is ideal for cycling tours or relaxing on sandy beaches of seaside resort towns.
From your holiday rental in Brittany France you can explore the ancient, megalithic stone monuments (think Stonehenge) in Morbihan or modern attractions such as the Oceanopolis marine park in the Finistere area.
Brittany’s countryside is filled with historic sites: centuries-old castles in Vitre and Montmuran; gothic cathedrals such as the one in Quimper; the parliament house in Rennes, Brittany’s capital; and the fortified town of St Malo, the walls of which conceal top restaurants and cafes.
www.cyberrentals.com /France/Brittany/r338.htm   (299 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Great Gothic Cathedrals of France: A Visitor's Guide: Books: Stan Parry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Paperback size for travel, French Gothic Architecture is a celebration and an education in one, a tour of twelve French cathedrals that embody one of the major glories of Western civilization.
Stan Parry's book reads like a book of love, and in a sense, it is. This book does a remarkable job of laying out, describing, and illustrating many of the major gothic cathedrals, primarily in Northern France, in a manner that is as lively and engaging as it is informing.
The book is not only a great detailed guide to all the major Cathedrals in France but it also gives a very good history of Gothic Cathedral building.
www.amazon.com /Great-Gothic-Cathedrals-France-Visitors/dp/0140297073   (1370 words)

  
 Introduction to Paris, France - Province of Ile-de-France
Paris, the capital of France, is located in northern France on both banks of the Seine River, 145 km (90 mi) from the river's mouth on the English Channel.
A city of world importance and the business, historic, intellectual, diplomatic, religious, educational, artistic, and tourist center of France, Paris owes its prosperity in large part to its favorable position on the Seine, which has been a major commercial artery since the Roman period.
The Loire, Rhine, Rhône, Meuse, and Scheldt rivers can be reached by canals connecting with the Seine, and a large amount of the imports and exports of the city are transported via water.
www.discoverfrance.net /France/Paris/index.shtml   (1510 words)

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