The Traditional Architecture of France

Major phases in French architectural design - Gothic architecture - This type of architecture is reputed to have been the first type of architecture which was replicated in the whole of Europe. Some of the most impressive buildings of this style are the Saint Denis Basilica, Notre Dame de Chartres and Notre-Dam de Reims where French kings were crowned. In addition to these churches, religious palaces were also built with the Palais des Papes being a surviving monument.



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