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Centered in [[Paris]], West Francia emerged from the [[Frankish Empire]]’s division by the 843 Treaty of Verdun and evolved into the [[Kingdom of France]] under [[Hugh Capet]] in 987 AD.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Treaty of Verdun |url=https://www.britannica.com/event/Treaty-of-Verdun |publisher=Britannica |date=2024-10-15 |access-date=2025-05-20}}</ref> Key Catholic sites like [[Tours Basilica]] and [[Saint-Denis Basilica]] reinforced its religious identity, with the Church playing a central role in governance and education.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Church in France |url=https://www.catholicsandcultures.org/france |publisher=Catholics & Cultures |date=2020-06-15 |access-date=2025-05-20}}</ref> | Centered in [[Paris]], West Francia emerged from the [[Frankish Empire]]’s division by the 843 Treaty of Verdun and evolved into the [[Kingdom of France]] under [[Hugh Capet]] in 987 AD.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Treaty of Verdun |url=https://www.britannica.com/event/Treaty-of-Verdun |publisher=Britannica |date=2024-10-15 |access-date=2025-05-20}}</ref> Key Catholic sites like [[Tours Basilica]] and [[Saint-Denis Basilica]] reinforced its religious identity, with the Church playing a central role in governance and education.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Church in France |url=https://www.catholicsandcultures.org/france |publisher=Catholics & Cultures |date=2020-06-15 |access-date=2025-05-20}}</ref> | ||
== Saints == | |||
{{SaintsByCountry|Location=West Francia}} | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||