Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne: why pilgrims flock to this French beauty spot Art historian Dr Julia Faiers marvels at the village known for its majestic Saint-Pierre abbey
Wooden statues stolen from French abbey 60 years ago are found The statues were tracked down to two private homes. The 'owners' were unaware they had been stolen
French historic churches tax credit continues Scheme aims to support restoration and maintenance of religious buildings
magazine How French medieval craftsmen made the stained glass windows of Troyes Art historian Dr Julia Faiers discovers the colourful secrets and stories depicted in the churches of Aube鈥檚 capital city
Paris chapel named one of best hidden secrets in tourist poll The monument on the Ile de la Cit茅 dates back to the thirteenth century
Are modern underpants really shown in medieval French church window? The Troyes tourist board had initially joked that a pair of men's briefs were added to the stained glass window during restoration
Pope Francis in Marseille for unofficial visit focused on immigration The city was chosen to highlight the migration crisis and loss of life in the Mediterranean sea, a deeply important issue for the Pope. 鈥業 am visiting Marseille, not France,鈥� he said
Can a divorced person remarry in a church in France? It is important to distinguish between the civil and religious parts of a French marriage
Suspected lightning strike sparks major fire at French village church The blaze caused the roof and the top of the bell tower to collapse
Can same-sex couples get a church blessing in France? With church blessings approved by the Church of England, can you get one in France also?
France wants to restore its village churches鈥� but who is going to pay? The government is looking at implementing a subscription model in a bid to fund restoration work for small churches in France
French church insists death threats will not cancel pole dancing show 鈥榊ou can't just give in to threats,鈥� said the church鈥檚 pastor
Man who saved French church from ruin sued for breaking building rules Olivier Fury鈥檚 renovations of a 16th-century monastery were praised by Brigitte Macron. But authorities say the work was unauthorised
French mayor鈥檚 anger as court orders that Saint Michel statue must go The statue had been approved by 94% of voters in a referendum in 2022 but a court has ruled that it breaks France鈥檚 secularism laws
Paris鈥檚 Sacr茅-C艙ur finally to be classed as a historic monument The listing has long been at the centre of a political and historical controversy surrounding the site on which the basilica was built
Less than half of people believe in God in 2021, French poll finds Older people aged 65 and over are most likely to believe, but faith is also high among 18-34s. We also look at how to find an English-speaking church service in France
Explore the painted churches of the Pyr茅n茅es Uncovering painted marvels in the churches of the Louron and Aure Valleys
Covid rules: Attendance at religious services increased New measures mean that places of worship can allow one person to every three seats, rather than a maximum of 30 people
The Paris church visited by royals and even John Lennon The 鈥榟idden鈥� church of St Michael鈥檚 in Paris has been welcoming visitors since 1834, among them ambassadors, members of the British Royal Family and musicians
Notre Dame: Historic stained glass may be replaced Archbishop overseeing the rebuilding of the stricken cathedral are debating whether to introduce modern touches to the iconic building, as the restoration reaches a major milestone
French bells entertain town in coronavirus lockdown Respecting social distancing guidelines is definitely not a problem for musician Jacques Martel
Sacr茅-C艙ur in Paris set to finally become historic monument The project to have the famous Montmartre basilica officially recognised was launched this week
Are legacies to churches exempt from French inheritance tax? In our monthly column Legal Notes, reader questions are answered and explained.
Architecture in France: the churches of the north east Explore the fortified churches of La Thi茅rache.
Religious gathering ban is illegal, says high court Religious gatherings should be allowed to restart in France, the country鈥檚 highest administrative body which also acts as a high court has said.
Drive-through confession during lockdown in France A priest has started hearing drive-through confessions on Saturday mornings as a way of bringing spiritual comfort to people.
Macron announces measures against 鈥業slamic separatism鈥� French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a series of measures designed to combat 鈥淚slamic separatism鈥� in France - including new rules on foreign imams and education.
Cr锚pes at the ready as France celebrates Chandeleur Today (Sunday February 2) marks the Christian festival of Chandeleur, which is traditionally celebrated in France by the making of cr锚pe pancakes.
Corners of France are forever England France is home to more than 10 purpose-built Anglican churches. The Connexion discovers more about some of them
France has world鈥檚 only chapel dedicated to rugby Did you know? The only chapel dedicated to rugby in the world is at Larrivi猫re-Saint-Savin in the Landes.
France celebrates with traditional galette des rois It is galette des rois season in France, as the country marks Epiphany on January 6, and bakers compete to make the best, most original versions of the popular patisserie.
English church services in France this Christmas A list of English-language church services in France this Christmas period
Missing French couple found alive and well in Corsica A couple from Normandy that had been reported missing during a holiday to Corsica have been found alive, with their daughter saying that 鈥渢heir love saved their lives鈥�.
UK bells ring out a welcome in the Pyrenees The only set of church bells in France capable of English change ringing are to be rung in a Festival of Bells this month to celebrate their dedication.
Alarm bells ring after thefts from historic chapels Criminals have stolen the bells from four chapels in the eastern Var in just one month
Rouen Cathedral acts to stop visitors spying Rouen Cathedral has been forced to alter the angle of its new telescopic devices after it emerged that some people were using them to spy on the neighbours.
French lottery boost for chapel dedicated to cyclists Notre Dame des Cyclistes listed among 121 French monuments to get restoration funds from this year's Heritage Lottery
Gay couple protest at 鈥榟omophobic鈥� church A British couple have been demonstrating in front of an Anglican church 鈥� saying they have been 鈥渂anned鈥� because they are gay.
Oh come, all ye faithful The Irish Chaplaincy in Paris is one of two in the capital that hold regular Mass in English.
People called Marie save Marie鈥檚 chapel A chapel dedicated to Marie 鈥� the Virgin Mary 鈥� has been restored thanks to donations from people called Marie.
Macron: Notre-Dame will be rebuilt as fund nears 鈧�1bn President Emmanuel Macron has pledged that the Notre-Dame cathedral will be rebuilt within the next five years, as thousands have gathered to pay their respects, and the rebuilding fund nears 鈧�1 billion.
Row over how loud bells toll Village faces five-figure bill if court rules church bells are ringing too loud
Raising cash to restore ancient French church A group of enthusiasts are raising funds to pay for the restoration of a unique and mysterious church.
Franco-English Catholic-Anglican surprise Christopher Morgan has lived in the village of Saint-Saturnin-l猫s-Apt, Vaucluse for 30 years. About 14 months ago, he and a friend, Duncan Goodwin decided to set up Church of England services in the Luberon area.
Clever ideas bring churches back to life They may not be the most obvious choice for a new home or business, but about 20 churches a year are being turned into hotels, restaurants, houses - and even a gym.
鈥楳aries鈥� of France rally to save small Marie church A medieval church has been saved after an ingenious fundraiser that won support from round the world ... mostly from people linked to the name 鈥楳arie鈥�.
Church puts visitors on notice over phones Visitors to one church in Corsica urged to turn off phones - and warned what could happen if they use their phones while driving
Bell moaners are real pain RE: Your online article about the Parisian holidaymakers who complained about nearby church bells ringing at 7am ( French g卯te renters demand time change for church bell ) 鈥� what a bunch of prissy pains they are!
French g卯te renters demand time change for church bell Parisian renters of a vicarage g卯te in Occitanie have asked the local church to change the time of its usual morning bells, because they do not want to be woken up at 7h on holiday.
Old church transformed into cultural events centre A 19th century church in the Nord that was threatened with demolition has been transformed into a 鈥渃ultural beacon鈥�, including entertainment and events areas, concert space, and even a small hotel.
Green ray shines for start of spring Strasbourg Cathedral offers a great chance for visitors and, especially, photographers to catch sight of a twice-a-year phenomenon when, if the sun shines, a ray of green light will fall on the pulpit above the statue of Christ
Cr锚pes and history: The ancient roots of Chandeleur Today (February 2) many people will eat cr锚pes to celebrate the festival of 鈥淐handeleur鈥� - known as "Candlemas" in English - a lesser-known Catholic celebration that marks the 鈥淧resentation of Jesus at the Temple鈥�.
Rebuilding church鈥檚 long lost tower is 鈥榟istoric lie鈥� The editor of the art and heritage magazine La Tribune de l鈥橝rt Didier Rykner explains why he opposes a project to restore the missing tower of the Basilica Saint-Denis, north of Paris
Cross must be removed from statue of Pope The religious symbol must be removed from the top of a statue of Pope John Paul II in Plo毛rmel, Morbihan
Church is reborn after renovation After eight years, an ambitious restoration of St Peter鈥檚 Anglican Church in Chantilly, Oise, has given members a reborn church and a new appetite for the concerts and events which helped raise funds.
Villagers protest against order to silence church bells Police erect barriers to protect houses of residents who complained about bells ringing through the night
Hallelujah! How French churches are converting house hunters who are prepared to see the light Religious buildings in France are an increasingly common sight on the property market as the Catholic Church sells off properties that are no longer greatly used and are expensive to maintain.
Aquitaine's new chaplain to oversee 13 churches This month a new chaplain, Reverend Tony Lomas, is being welcomed into the Aquitaine Church of England chaplaincy with an installation service at Bordeaux on September 10 officiated by the Bishop of Europe, Robert Innes.
'Laicism' is good deal for Church The state pays for the upkeep of all pre-1905 cathedrals and churches
