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France is a secular Republic meaning the State and the Church are completely separate. However, several religions are represented in France. The biggest religion is Catholicism, the traditional religion of France. The second biggest religion is Islam, followed by Protestantism, Judaism and Buddhism. A large number of people have no religion at all, and declare themselves atheist. |
 Basilica Notre Dame de Fourvière in Lyon |  Cathedral of Saint Jean in the St. Jean district of Lyon |  Basilica of Le Sacre Coeur in Paris |
 Church window |  Interiour of the Saint Jean Cathedral in Lyon |  Detail of a church in Lyon |
 Interior of a church in Lyon |  Colorful church window of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris |  Sculptures of apostles on the Notre Dame in Paris |