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Historical Monuments in Avignon

Bell Tower of the Large Augustinian

The steeple of the great Augustinian is an iconic monument that dominates the neighborhood of the Carmelites. Long ago this place

Historical Monuments in Avignon

The Leña Gate and Salt Silo

It was the work of architect Jean-Ange Brun, who built it near the Rhone, in order to allow the salt to be unloaded easily. It has

Historical Monuments in Lyon

Theatre Square

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The Lyon Theatre Square is situated next to the River Rhone on a piece of land between the Rhone and the Saone, the other river pa

Historical Monuments in Rousset

The Mill of Rousset

It's a very pleasant place to take a stroll, surrounded by Provence, grape, lavender, pine forests, hills ... In the midst of a pa

Historical Monuments in Besançon

Square Castan

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It is believed that during the period that Julius Caesar conquered France, here he created a fountain and a water supply for the c

Churches in Nozeroy

Church San Antonio of Nozeroy

San Antonio of Nozeroy is a very quiet little church, contrary to where it is located where it is very lively. The chapel was foun

Churches in Oradour-sur-Glane

Oradour Church

This is the old church of Oradour sur Glane. Now they are building another church, more modern and with a nice little design, on

Historical Monuments in Nantes

Feydeau Island

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This area was once, as its name indicates, an island surrounded by water. The place has been replaced by landscaping. The marshy a

Historical Monuments in Courgoul

Les Pailhats

Les Pailhats is a group of small agricultural cooperative farmlands located in Courgoul, Auvergne. Les Pailhats consists of an ass

Squares in Saint-Tropez

Place des Lices

These photos show a glimpse of the famous Place Des Lices during Christmas. As we see, is very pretty covered in snow. Each year,

Historical Monuments in Plouescat

Hall of Wood in the Plouescat

A unique monument in Finisterre, Las Halles wooden plouescat reflects the ancient origin of commercial vitality. It was built in t

Historical Monuments in Valence

Place Saint Jean

The Place Saint Jean hosts a church of the same name in the historic city centre. The square is quiet, and with its bell tower and

Historical Monuments in Ruynes-en-Margeride

Garabit Viaduct

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Temples in Metz Nancy

Temple de Garnison

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The Old Temple (Vieux Temple or Temple de Garnison) and the New Temple (Temple Neuf) are mirrors of the history of the city, refle

Squares in Bordeaux

Saint Michel Square

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The Saint Michel Basilica is located in a plaza that bears the same name. It's a pretty big place, where a popular market is also

Castles in Saissac

Chateau de Saissac

This is one of the castles that populates the South of France and the truth is that I expected much more, the area was not very we

Castles in Montrichard

Montrichard Turrent

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The Tower of Montrichard was built in the eleventh century by order of the Count of Anjou. It is in the heart of Montrichard, near

Churches in Six-Fours-les-Plages

Pépiole Chapel

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Pépiole Chapel can be reached by car - parking is at the entrance. This small chapel is in an idyllic setting among olive groves,

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