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Ever dreamed of embarking on a cathedral adventure, but not sure where to begin? Look no further! Let’s turn your dream into a reality.
- Reach out to us today, and we’ll set up an online meeting to hear all about your cathedral aspirations.
- We’re here to provide expert guidance on planning your journey – from the must-visit locations and hidden gems to the best accommodations.
- We can even join you as your personal tour guide.
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Below, I list some tips that will help you reach your favourite cathedral. When you book a hotel or flight or reserve a car through one of the links on this site, I get a small commission – it won’t affect the price you’ll pay. This money is very welcome to use to pay hosting costs and maintenance. I am very grateful when you choose to use these links!
Where to stay
Hotels
When exploring a city, I compare options on both Airbnb and Booking.com. My choice depends on the length of my stay, my travel companions, and the level of comfort I’m looking for. A central location, especially near a cathedral, often comes at a premium—something to consider when balancing convenience and budget.
Also, consider the transportation options from your hotel to the city center. In some cases, like in Cologne, you can easily reach the cathedral by public transport, even if your hotel or car is slightly outside the city.
How to travel
By CAR
A car can be very handy to get from A to B quickly. Especially when the location is difficult to reach by public transport or the crowds take you a long time.
Take a road trip through France and discover its most stunning cathedrals. Skip the crowds of Paris and explore the historic cities of northern France, where Gothic masterpieces rise above quiet, rural landscapes. Marvel at the grandeur of Reims, Laon, Noyon, Soissons, Amiens, Rouen, and Beauvais—each with its own story, beauty, and breathtaking architecture.
Some interesting road trips:
- Reims – Laon – Noyon – Soisson
- Amiens – Rouen – Beauvais
- Chartres – Orléans – Bourges
- Metz – Nancy – Strassbourg
- Mont-Saint-Michel – Dol-de-Bretagne – Saint-Malo
By PLane
When you want to see many different Gothic cathedrals on one trip, France is of course a logical destination. Flying into Paris gives you many options, but you can also choose to fly into smaller airports.
A few suggestions:
- From Lille airport, you can get to Amiens in 1.5 hours by car, or drive to Tournai’s Romanesque cathedral first.
- Flying into Metz gives you the opportunity to start with Metz cathedral and continue to Strasbourg (or vice versa).
- Cologne Cathedral can be reached within 20 minutes from Cologne-Bonn airport, with either public transport or a rental car.
By train
To many European cities, the easiest way of transport is just getting a train. Furthermore, many cathedrals are situated in historic city centers, which can be challenging to access by car. Additionally, train travel is often more environmentally friendly than driving by car. Another advantage is that you can use your train journey to do some valuable pre-reading, like checking out our blogs :). So my advice is: book a train ticket! My last ticket (Utrecht-Cologne) was only € 20,-. And you can support this website: if you book your ticket with the link on this website, we get a small commission of € 1,-.