Cathedrale Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul de Nantes

"Inside the Flamboyant Gothic Cathédrale St-Pierre et St-Paul, the tomb of François II (r 1458–88), Duke of Brittany, and his second wife, Marguerite de Foix, is a masterpiece of Renaissance art." Full review

"One of France's last Gothic cathedrals, this was begun in 1434—well after most other medieval cathedrals had been completed." Full review

"The building, one of the great productions of the Renaissance, is lit by a 25-metre glass dome by Chapuis dedicated to the saints of Britanny." Full review

"Two square towers dominate the facade; more impressive is the 100m-long (328-ft.) interior...white walls and pillars contrast with the rich colors of the stained-glass windows." Full review