This is a list of cathedrals in France and in the French overseas departments, territories and collectivities, including both actual and former diocesan
cathedral
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s (seats of
bishop
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s). Almost all cathedrals in France are
Roman Catholic
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, but any non-Roman Catholic cathedrals are listed here as well.
The list is intended to be complete as far as current cathedrals and co-cathedrals are concerned. It is not yet an exhaustive list of former cathedrals, although it includes most of them.
A number of large churches in France are known as "cathedral" as a mark of distinction or historical importance but have never been the seats of bishops. These are not included here.
Roman Catholic cathedrals
Non-Roman Catholic cathedrals
Cathedrals in overseas departments, territories and collectivities
See also
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List of cathedrals
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List of basilicas in France
References
Sources
List of Cathedrals in Franceby GCatholic.org
Catholic HierarchyMapping Gothicby Columbia University
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France
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