Church of Notre Dame la Grande, France

There are many fantastic France Tourist Attractions that provide the guests with a fascinating bout of enjoyment. Church of Notre Dame la Grande in France is one of the most visited places in France and is also a major part of the Sightseeing in France.

Church of Notre Dame la Grande in France is situated in the center of the old and illustrious city of Poitiers, near the palace of the Counts of Poitou. But contrary to popular belief this place is more linked to the Bishop of Poitiers than the dukes. The church also had close links with the town itself and its public authorities, and this place was often used as the chapter-house for its deliberations. The church was used from 1428 at least, as the place to commemorate a legendary miracle each year. Each Easter Monday, a statue of the Virgin, known as the Virgin of the Keys, was paraded around the ramparts of the town. This venerated statue still survives today and is kept in the choir of the church as a memento of the past. This statue served both as a relic of the past as well as a religious symbol that still draws people. The interior of the Church of Notre Dame la Grande in France has fabulous sculpted decoration that would mesmerize anyone witnessing it. The church also has gorgeous decorations especially on its façade and therefore symbolizes both the religious as well as the fantastic artistic sides of France.