Abandoned churches: 5,000 buildings face conversion in France

Between 2,000 and 5,000 churches and chapels will be abandoned, sold, or demolished by 2030 in France.

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Some buildings are converted into climbing gyms, restaurants, or cultural spaces.

The trend reflects France's demographic and religious shifts.

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