List of Ancien Régime dioceses of France
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French Ancien Régime Roman Catholic diocese
s and ecclesiastical provinces were heirs of Late Roman civitates (themselves created out of Gaul
ish tribes) and provinces.
But, at several occasions during the Middle Ages or the Ancien Régime, new dioceses were created, replacing older ones or carved out of them. For instance, fighting against the Cathar
heresy entailed the creation of many new dioceses in the early 14th century. All the same, in 1789, on the eve of the French Revolution
, the ecclesiastical map of France still very much recalled that of Roman Gaul
. This explains why many dioceses and provinces did not coincide with French borders, with their head cities lying in present-day Belgium
, Germany
or Switzerland
.
In 1790, this map was entirely revised to fit the new administrative map: dioceses were now to coincide with départements (the new administrative units). Ancien Régime dioceses all disappeared, then, in 1790. Many former bishoprics remained heads of the new dioceses, but many cities lost their bishop. Even so, in those cities, the former cathedral very often kept its rank as a cathedral church. This explains why many post-Revolutionary episcopal sees bear the name of several cities. For instance, in the département of the Drôme
, only the city of Valence
retained its bishop, the former episcopal sees of Die and Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux being suppressed, but the bishop retained the title of bishop of Valence, Die and Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux.
Here follows a list of Ancien Régime dioceses, as of 1789, on the eve of the Revolution. With the exception of those dioceses which were created in the Late Roman period (before the 6th century), whose date of creation generally cannot be established, we provide the date of creation and, when appropriated of suppression of the bishopric. Dioceses whose sees were not within the borders of the kingdom of France are in brackets.
Province of Aix
Province of Arles
out of which (1475):
Province of Avignon
Province of Auch
Province of Besançon
Province of Bordeaux
Province of Bourges
out of which (1678):
Province of Embrun
Province of Genoa
(Province created in 1133: Northern Corsican sees belonged to this province)
Province of Lyon
Province of Mainz
Province of Narbonne
out of which (1317):
Province of Toulouse
Province of Reims
out of which (1559):
Province of Cambrai
Province of Mechelen
Province of Pisa
(Province created out of the Province of Rome
in 1092: central and Southern Corsican sees belonged to this province)
Province of Rouen
Province of Tours
Some dioceses of this province were part, in the 9th and 10th centuries, of an autonomous but
Short-lived Province of Dol
Province of Sens
out of which (1622):
Province of Paris
Province of Tarentaise
Province of Trier
Province of Vienne
Diocese
A diocese is the district or see under the supervision of a bishop. It is divided into parishes.An archdiocese is more significant than a diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by an archbishop whose see may have or had importance due to size or historical significance...
s and ecclesiastical provinces were heirs of Late Roman civitates (themselves created out of Gaul
Gaul
Gaul was a region of Western Europe during the Iron Age and Roman era, encompassing present day France, Luxembourg and Belgium, most of Switzerland, the western part of Northern Italy, as well as the parts of the Netherlands and Germany on the left bank of the Rhine. The Gauls were the speakers of...
ish tribes) and provinces.
Historical sketch
Most of them were created during the first Christianization of Gaul, in the 3rd to 5th centuries.But, at several occasions during the Middle Ages or the Ancien Régime, new dioceses were created, replacing older ones or carved out of them. For instance, fighting against the Cathar
Cathar
Catharism was a name given to a Christian religious sect with dualistic and gnostic elements that appeared in the Languedoc region of France and other parts of Europe in the 11th century and flourished in the 12th and 13th centuries...
heresy entailed the creation of many new dioceses in the early 14th century. All the same, in 1789, on the eve of the French Revolution
French Revolution
The French Revolution , sometimes distinguished as the 'Great French Revolution' , was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France and Europe. The absolute monarchy that had ruled France for centuries collapsed in three years...
, the ecclesiastical map of France still very much recalled that of Roman Gaul
Roman Gaul
Roman Gaul consisted of an area of provincial rule in the Roman Empire, in modern day France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and western Germany. Roman control of the area lasted for less than 500 years....
. This explains why many dioceses and provinces did not coincide with French borders, with their head cities lying in present-day Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
or Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
.
In 1790, this map was entirely revised to fit the new administrative map: dioceses were now to coincide with départements (the new administrative units). Ancien Régime dioceses all disappeared, then, in 1790. Many former bishoprics remained heads of the new dioceses, but many cities lost their bishop. Even so, in those cities, the former cathedral very often kept its rank as a cathedral church. This explains why many post-Revolutionary episcopal sees bear the name of several cities. For instance, in the département of the Drôme
Drôme
Drôme , a department in southeastern France, takes its name from the Drôme River.-History:The French National Constituent Assembly set up Drôme as one of the original 83 departments of France on March 4, 1790, during the French Revolution...
, only the city of Valence
Valence, Drôme
Valence is a commune in southeastern France, the capital of the Drôme department, situated on the left bank of the Rhône, south of Lyon on the railway to Marseilles.Its inhabitants are called Valentinois...
retained its bishop, the former episcopal sees of Die and Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux being suppressed, but the bishop retained the title of bishop of Valence, Die and Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux.
Here follows a list of Ancien Régime dioceses, as of 1789, on the eve of the Revolution. With the exception of those dioceses which were created in the Late Roman period (before the 6th century), whose date of creation generally cannot be established, we provide the date of creation and, when appropriated of suppression of the bishopric. Dioceses whose sees were not within the borders of the kingdom of France are in brackets.
Province of AixAix-en-ProvenceAix , or Aix-en-Provence to distinguish it from other cities built over hot springs, is a city-commune in southern France, some north of Marseille. It is in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, in the département of Bouches-du-Rhône, of which it is a subprefecture. The population of Aix is...
(Narbonensis Secunda)
- Archdiocese of Aix
- Diocese of Apt
- Diocese of FréjusDiocese of FréjusThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Fréjus-Toulon is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church in France. In 1957 it was renamed as the Diocese of Fréjus-Toulon.A suffragan of the Archbishopric of Aix, it comprised the whole département of Var...
- Diocese of Gap
- Diocese of Riez
- Diocese of Sisteron
Province of ArlesArlesArles is a city and commune in the south of France, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, of which it is a subprefecture, in the former province of Provence....
(Viennensis Secunda)
- Archdiocese of Arles
- Diocese of Marseille
- Diocese of OrangeAncient Diocese of OrangeThe former French Catholic diocese of Orange existed in south-east France, until the French Revolution. After the Concordat of 1801, it was suppressed, and its territory went to the diocese of Avignon.-To 1000:*Saint-Luce c.300*Eradius c.356*Constance 381...
- Diocese of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux
- Diocese of Toulon
out of which (1475):
Province of AvignonAvignonAvignon is a French commune in southeastern France in the départment of the Vaucluse bordered by the left bank of the Rhône river. Of the 94,787 inhabitants of the city on 1 January 2010, 12 000 live in the ancient town centre surrounded by its medieval ramparts.Often referred to as the...
- Archdiocese of Avignon — became a metropolitan see in 1475.
- Diocese of Carpentras
- Diocese of Cavaillon
- Diocese of Vaison
Province of AuchAuchAuch is a commune in southwestern France. Located in the region of Midi-Pyrénées, it is the capital of the Gers department. Auch is the historical capital of Gascony.-The Ausci:...
(Novempopulania)
- Archdiocese of Auch — became head of the province between 7th and 9th century, following the demise of the former metropolitan see of Eauze
- Diocese of Aire
- Diocese of Bazas
- Diocese of Dax, out of which:
- Diocese of Bayonne — created late 8th century.
- Diocese of Lectoure
- Diocese of Lescar
- Diocese of Oloron
- Diocese of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges
- Diocese of Saint-Lizier
- Diocese of Tarbes
Province of BesançonBesançonBesançon , is the capital and principal city of the Franche-Comté region in eastern France. It had a population of about 237,000 inhabitants in the metropolitan area in 2008...
(Maxima Sequanorum)
- Archdiocese of Besançon
- Diocese of Basel
- Diocese of Belley — moved to Belley in 537 (former see in NyonNyonNyon is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is located some 25 kilometers north east of Geneva's city centre, and since the 1970s it has become part of the Geneva metropolitan area. It lies on the shores of Lake Geneva, and is the seat of the district of...
). - Diocese of Lausanne
Province of BordeauxBordeauxBordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in southwestern France.The Bordeaux-Arcachon-Libourne metropolitan area, has a population of 1,010,000 and constitutes the sixth-largest urban area in France. It is the capital of the Aquitaine region, as well as the prefecture...
(Aquitania Secunda)
- Archdiocese of Bordeaux
- Diocese of Agen, out of which:
- Diocese of Condom — Created 1317.
- Diocese of Angoulême
- Diocese of Périgueux, out of which:
- Diocese of Sarlat — Created 1317.
- Diocese of Poitiers, out of which:
- Diocese of Luçon — Created 1317.
- Diocese of La Rochelle — Created in 1317 with its see in MaillezaisMaillezaisMaillezais is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.It was once an island, until Monks of the Maillezais Abbey dug canals. Remains of the sea wall are still present, and canoe tours of the canals are a regular attraction to tourists.-External links:*,...
. Was moved to La Rochelle in 1648.
- Diocese of Saintes
Province of BourgesBourgesBourges is a city in central France on the Yèvre river. It is the capital of the department of Cher and also was the capital of the former province of Berry.-History:...
(Aquitania Prima)
- Archdiocese of BourgesArchdiocese of BourgesThe Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bourges is an archdiocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church in France. The Archdiocese comprises the departements of Cher and Indre in the Region of Val de Loire....
- Diocese of Clermont, out of which:
- Diocese of Saint-Flour — Created 1317.
- Diocese of Limoges, out of which:
- Diocese of Tulle — Created 1317.
- Diocese of Le Puy
out of which (1678):
Province of Albi
- Archdiocese of Albi — became a metropolitan see in 1678. Out of which:
- Diocese of Castres — created 1317.
- Diocese of Cahors
- Diocese of Mende — moved to Mende in the 6th century (former see was in JavolsGévaudanGévaudan is a historical area of France, nowadays situated in Lozère département. It took its name from the Gabali, a Gallic tribe subordinate to the Arverni.- History :...
). - Diocese of Rodez, out of which:
- Diocese of Vabres — created 1317.
Province of EmbrunEmbrun, Hautes-AlpesEmbrun is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.-Description:...
(Alpes Maritimæ)
- Archdiocese of Embrun
- Diocese of Digne
- Diocese of Entrevaux — Actually in the hamlet of Glandèves.
- Diocese of Grasse — Moved to Grasse in 1244 (former see in AntibesAntibesAntibes is a resort town in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France.It lies on the Mediterranean in the Côte d'Azur, located between Cannes and Nice. The town of Juan-les-Pins is within the commune of Antibes...
. Belonged to the province of Aix-en-Provence down to 1057. - Diocese of Nice
- Diocese of Senez
- Diocese of Vence
Province of GenoaGenoaGenoa |Ligurian]] Zena ; Latin and, archaically, English Genua) is a city and an important seaport in northern Italy, the capital of the Province of Genoa and of the region of Liguria....
(Province created in 1133: Northern Corsican sees belonged to this province)
- Diocese of Mariana — The bishop resides in BastiaBastiaBastia is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France located in the northeast of the island of Corsica at the base of Cap Corse. It is also the second-largest city in Corsica after Ajaccio and the capital of the department....
- Diocese of Nebbio — The bishop resides in Saint-FlorentSaint-Florent, Haute-CorseSaint-Florent is a commune in Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica. It is a fishing port located on the gulf of the same name....
Province of LyonLyonLyon , is a city in east-central France in the Rhône-Alpes region, situated between Paris and Marseille. Lyon is located at from Paris, from Marseille, from Geneva, from Turin, and from Barcelona. The residents of the city are called Lyonnais....
(Lugdunensis Prima)
- Archdiocese of Lyon, out of which:
- Diocese of Saint-Claude — Created 1742.
- Diocese of AutunDiocese of AutunThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Autun, is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic church in France. The diocese comprises the entire Department of Saone et Loire, in the Region of Bourgogne....
- Diocese of Langres, out of which:
- Diocese of Dijon — Created 1731.
- Diocese of Chalon-sur-Saône
- Diocese of Mâcon
Province of MainzMainzMainz under the Holy Roman Empire, and previously was a Roman fort city which commanded the west bank of the Rhine and formed part of the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire...
(Germania Prima)
- Diocese of SpeyerDiocese of SpeyerThe Diocese of Speyer is a diocese of the Catholic Church in Germany. The diocese is located in the South of the Rhineland-Palatinate and comprises also the Saarpfalz district in the east of the Saarland. The bishop's see is in the Palatinate city of Speyer.The current bishop is Karl-Heinz...
- Diocese of Strasbourg
- other dioceses wholly in GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
Province of NarbonneNarbonneNarbonne is a commune in southern France in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. It lies from Paris in the Aude department, of which it is a sub-prefecture. Once a prosperous port, it is now located about from the shores of the Mediterranean Sea...
(Narbonensis Prima)
- Archdiocese of Narbonne, out of which:
- Diocese of Alet — Created 1317.
- Diocese of Carcassonne — Created late 6th century.
- Diocese of Montpellier — Created late 6th century. Moved to Montpellier in 1536 (former see in Maguelonne).
- Diocese of Perpignan — Created late 6th century. Moved to Perpignan in 1602 (former see in ElneElneElne is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.It lies in the former province of Roussillon, of which it was the first capital, being later replaced by Perpignan...
). - Diocese of Saint-Pons — Created 1317.
- Diocese of Agde
- Diocese of Béziers
- Diocese of Lodève
- Diocese of Nîmes, out of which:
- Diocese of Alès — Created 1694
- Diocese of Uzès
out of which (1317):
Province of ToulouseToulouseToulouse is a city in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern FranceIt lies on the banks of the River Garonne, 590 km away from Paris and half-way between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea...
- Archdiocese of Toulouse — Became a metropolitan see in 1317. Out of which:
- Diocese of Lavaur — Created 1317
- Diocese of Lombez — Created 1317
- Diocese of Montauban — Created 1317
- Diocese of Pamiers — Created 1295, out of which:
- Diocese of Mirepoix — Created 1317
- Diocese of Rieux — Created 1317
- Diocese of Saint-Papoul — Created 1317
Province of ReimsReimsReims , a city in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France, lies east-northeast of Paris. Founded by the Gauls, it became a major city during the period of the Roman Empire....
(Belgica Secunda)
- Archdiocese of Reims, out of which
- Diocese of Laon — Created late 5th century.
- Diocese of Amiens
- Diocese of Beauvais
- Diocese of Châlons-en-Champagne
- Diocese of Senlis
- Diocese of Soissons
- Diocese of Noyon
- Diocese of Thérouanne — Suppressed 1553, out of which:
- Diocese of Boulogne — Created 1567.
- Diocese of Saint-Omer — Created 1559.
out of which (1559):
Province of CambraiCambraiCambrai is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.Cambrai is the seat of an archdiocese whose jurisdiction was immense during the Middle Ages. The territory of the Bishopric of Cambrai, roughly coinciding with the shire of Brabant, included...
- Archdiocese of CambraiArchdiocese of CambraiThe Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cambrai is an archdiocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic church in France, comprising the arrondissements of Avesnes-sur-Helpe, Cambrai, Douai, and Valenciennes within the département of Nord, in the region of Nord-Pas-de-Calais. The current archbishop is...
— Became a metropolitan see in 1559. - Diocese of Arras
- Diocese of Tournai)
- other dioceses in present-day BelgiumBelgiumBelgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, created in 1559.
Province of MechelenMechelenMechelen Footnote: Mechelen became known in English as 'Mechlin' from which the adjective 'Mechlinian' is derived...
/Malines
- Province and diocese of Mechelen created in 1559.
- Diocese of YpresDiocese of YpresThe former Roman Catholic Diocese of Ypres, in present-day Belgium, existed from 1559 to 1801. Its seat was Saint Martin's Cathedral in Ypres.-History:...
— Created 1559.
- Diocese of Ypres
- other dioceses in present-day BelgiumBelgiumBelgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
and the NetherlandsNetherlandsThe Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
, created in 1559.
Province of PisaPisaPisa is a city in Tuscany, Central Italy, on the right bank of the mouth of the River Arno on the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is the capital city of the Province of Pisa...
(Province created out of the Province of RomeRome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
in 1092: central and Southern Corsican sees belonged to this province)
- Diocese of AjaccioDiocese of AjaccioThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Ajaccio , is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic church in France. The diocese comprises the whole of the island of Corsica....
- Diocese of AlériaAlériaAléria is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica...
— The bishop resides in CervioneCervioneCervione is a commune of the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.-Population:-External links:*... - Diocese of Sagone — The bishop resides in VicoVico, Corse-du-SudVico is a commune in the Corse-du-Sud department of France on the island of Corsica.-Population:-References:*...
Province of RouenRouenRouen , in northern France on the River Seine, is the capital of the Haute-Normandie region and the historic capital city of Normandy. Once one of the largest and most prosperous cities of medieval Europe , it was the seat of the Exchequer of Normandy in the Middle Ages...
(Lugdunensis Secunda)
- Archdiocese of Rouen
- Diocese of Avranches
- Diocese of Bayeux
- Diocese of Coutances
- Diocese of Évreux
- Diocese of Lisieux
- Diocese of Sées
Province of ToursToursTours is a city in central France, the capital of the Indre-et-Loire department.It is located on the lower reaches of the river Loire, between Orléans and the Atlantic coast. Touraine, the region around Tours, is known for its wines, the alleged perfection of its local spoken French, and for the...
(Lugdunensis Tertia)
- Archdiocese of Tours
- Diocese of Angers
- Diocese of Le Mans
- Diocese of Nantes
Some dioceses of this province were part, in the 9th and 10th centuries, of an autonomous but
Short-lived Province of DolDol-de-BretagneDol-de-Bretagne , cited in most historical records under its Breton name of Dol, is a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine département in Brittany in north-western France.-History:...
- Diocese of Dol — Created 6th century, was an autonomous archbishopric for about 1½ centuries after the mid 9th century.
- Diocese of Quimper — Created 6th century.
- Diocese of Rennes — Out of which a short-lived diocese of RedonRedon, Ille-et-Vilaine-Breton language:The municipality launched a linguistic plan through Ya d'ar brezhoneg on 10 October 2008.In 2008, 14.31% of the children attended bilingual schools in primary education.-Economy:* Cargill Texturising Systems - A pectin factory...
in the 15th century. - Diocese of Saint-Brieuc — Created 6th century.
- Diocese of Saint-Malo — Moved to Saint-Malo in the 12th century (former see was in Alet).
- Diocese of Saint-Pol-de-Léon — Created 6th century.
- Diocese of Tréguier — Created 6th century.
- Diocese of Vannes
Province of SensSensSens is a commune in the Yonne department in Burgundy in north-central France.Sens is a sub-prefecture of the department. It is crossed by the Yonne and the Vanne, which empties into the Yonne here.-History:...
(Lugdunensis Quarta)
- Archdiocese of Sens
- Diocese of Auxerre
- Diocese of Nevers
- Diocese of Troyes
out of which (1622):
Province of ParisParisParis is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
- Archdiocese of Paris — Became a metropolitan see in 1622.
- Diocese of Chartres, out of which:
- Diocese of Blois — Created 1697.
- Diocese of MeauxDiocese of MeauxThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Meaux, is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic church in France. The diocese comprises the entire department of Seine-et-Marne...
- Diocese of Orléans
Province of TarentaiseMoutiersMoutiers and Les Moutiers is the name or part of the name of several communes in France:*Moutiers, in the Eure-et-Loir département*Moutiers, in the Ille-et-Vilaine département*Moutiers, in the Meurthe-et-Moselle département...
(Alpes Grææ et Pœninæ)
- Archdiocese of Tarentaise — Its see was in MoûtiersMoutiersMoutiers and Les Moutiers is the name or part of the name of several communes in France:*Moutiers, in the Eure-et-Loir département*Moutiers, in the Ille-et-Vilaine département*Moutiers, in the Meurthe-et-Moselle département...
. - other sees in present-day Italy (diocese of Aosta) and Switzerland (diocese of Sion).
Province of TrierTrierTrier, historically called in English Treves is a city in Germany on the banks of the Moselle. It is the oldest city in Germany, founded in or before 16 BC....
(Belgica Prima)
- (Archdiocese of Trier)
- Diocese of MetzDiocese of MetzThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Metz is a Diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic church in France. In the Middle Ages it was in effect an independent state, part of the Holy Roman Empire, ruled by the bishop who had the ex officio title of count. It was annexed to France by King Henry II in...
- Diocese of ToulDiocese of ToulThe Diocese of Toul was a Roman Catholic diocese seated at Toul in present-day France. It existed from 365 until 1824. From 1048 until 1552 , it was also a state of the Holy Roman Empire.- History :...
, out of which:- Diocese of Nancy — Created 1777.
- Diocese of Saint-Dié — Created 1777.
- Diocese of Verdun
Province of VienneVienne, IsèreVienne is a commune in south-eastern France, located south of Lyon, on the Rhône River. It is the second largest city after Grenoble in the Isère department, of which it is a subprefecture. The city's population was of 29,400 as of the 2001 census....
(Viennensis Prima)
- Archdiocese of Vienne
- Diocese of Die
- Diocese of Geneva — In the 16th century, following the Reformation, the see was moved to AnnecyAnnecyAnnecy is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.It lies on the northern tip of Lake Annecy , 35 kilometres south of Geneva.-Administration:...
but kept its name. - Diocese of Grenoble
- Diocese of Maurienne
- Diocese of Valence
- Diocese of Viviers