The Smiling Angel of Reims
The Angel Who Refused to Die Among the thousands of statues that adorn Reims Cathedral, none is more famous than the Ange au Sourire – the Smiling Angel. At first…
Architecture
Châlons-en-Champagne Cathedral – A Monument to the Gothic Age
For many travellers crossing the Champagne region, Châlons-en-Champagne is often overshadowed by the great names of Reims and Épernay. Yet this historic city, once a powerful ecclesiastical centre and administrative…
Troyes Cathedral
A Symphony of Light, Stone and Faith Rising above the rooftops of Troyes, the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul stands as one of France’s most underrated Gothic masterpieces. Overshadowed…
Laon Notre-Dame — Where Gothic Architecture Found Its Voice
The first glimpse of Laon Cathedral is deceptive. From the outside it appears ancient and imposing, another great cathedral among the many that crown the landscape of northern France. Yet…