During the 12th - 16th century " the French stye" or Gothic architecture flourished in France. Originating in Normandy and Burgundy, and based on the Romanesque style, the French style of architecture progressed through France partly by the movements of Architect's , Master Mason's, and the wide spread competition between Bishop's, Monasteries and other partrons of Cathedrals.
The period can be divided into 4 parts:
Early Gothic, Lancet Gothic, Rayonnet Gothic and Late or Flamboyant Gothic.
Characteristic's include: Pointed arches, ribbed vaults and Flying Buttresses.