Sights in Departments of France

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Castles in Chaumont-sur-Loire

Château de Chaumont

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The castle of Chaumont is in a beautiful setting: with the Loire River below, and a magnificent park, plus a festival of gardens w

Cathedrals in Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges

Catedral de Saint Marie

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St. Mary of Saint Bertrand de Comminges can be found in Saint Bertrand de Comminges, a village of just two hundred inhabitants bat

Historical Monuments in Versailles

Hameau de la Reine (Queen's Hamlet)

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Hameau de la Reine is one of the best parts of Versailles in France. This village is particularly nice because of its atmosphere,

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Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

Fontaine des Neuf-Canons

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The Fontaine des Neuf-Canons is also on the Cours Mirabeau, the most prestigious avenue of Aix en Provence. This was the old road

Historical Monuments in La Rochelle

Tower of the Lantern

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The Lantern Tower called the tower of the 4 sergeants. It is located on the esplanade of Saint-Jean d'Acre in La Rochelle. You mus

Historical Monuments in Nantes

Théâtre Graslin

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Graslin Theatre is in the center of the district of the same name in honor of Jean-Joseph-Louis Graslin (1727-1790) receiver-gener

Cathedrals in Lille

Lille Cathedral

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This cathedral is really beautiful! the facade is gray on the outside when you enter the cathedral, inside the facade is transpare

Historical Monuments in Collioure

Fort Saint Elme

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Located on what is known as the Hill of Collioure, the Fort Sant Elmo dates from 1542. It was built by the Spanish Emperor Charles

Castles in Amboise

Maniero di Clos-Lucé

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The Castle is the Clos Lucé where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last years of his life. The entire interior of the mansion can be vi

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Castles in Cucugnan

Chateau de Queribus

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You should visit this castle if you make a trip to Cathars. There is a bit of walking to do, but the view is great, and you can se

Squares in Nice

Place Garibaldi

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A charming place in the heart of the city, between the old and new parts of town. It has been recently renovated, and now has a tr

Historical Monuments in Carcassonne

Le Pont Vieux

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Historical Monuments in Casteil

Abbey of Saint-Martin-du-Canigou

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Sant Martí Canigou is a former 11th century Benedictine monastery located on the mountain of Canigou, hence its name. Situated in

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Walls of Avignon

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Since Roman times, the area of Avignon extended, and their defenses were adapted to reach the current size of the fortified city.

Squares in Paris

Place de la Bastille

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Historical Monuments in Bordeaux

Fontaine des Trois Graces

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The Fontaine des Trois Graces is the centerpiece of the beautiful Place de la Bourse de Bordeaux. In its place was first a statue

Historical Monuments in Béziers

Fonserannes Lock

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Fontserannes Locks are 8 blocks that still form one of the highlights of the Canal du Midi. It is hard to imagine achieving these

Cathedrals in Bourges

Bourges Cathedral

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The Bourges Cathedral is probably one of the lesser-known gems of the Gothic art world, but it definitely doesn't have the same no

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