Sights in French Terroirs

Churches in Ainhoa

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The church has undergone several modifications over the years. It is noteworthy that the cemetery is adjacent to it, where we find

Castles in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle

Chateau de Castelnaud

This castle is in the Sarlat-la-Caneda district and is dedicated to the art of war in the Middle Ages. There's a large collection

Castles in Beynac-et-Cazenac

Castle of Beynac

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Here´s a little bit of history for you: Richard I, called "Richard the Lionheart" captured the castle in the year 1197 and then mo

Palaces in Évian-les-Bains

Palais des Lumieres

The Palais Lumière is an ancient thermal complex opposite Lake Geneva to Evian. See the splendor of this resort town in the early

Citadels in Albertville

Conflans Medieval City

Delving even for a few hours in Conflans (Albertville district) in the French Savoie department, is going back in time to the 14th

Squares in Béziers

Place de la Révolution

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Situated in the center of Languedoc and along the Mediterranean, the Hérault Department is full of interesting places and towns wo

Train Stations in Saint Jean de Luz

Le Train de La Rhune

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The town of Sara, 14km from Saint Jean de Luz, is the starting point for the train that goes to the very summit of Larrún. The cli

Historical Monuments in La Balme-de-Thuy

National Necropolis of Morette

The National Cemetery of Morette is a small cemetery in the Haute Savoie, and contains the remains of some of the 465 members of t

Historical Monuments in Toulouse

Hôtel Dieu Saint Jacques

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Cathedrals in Angers

Angers Cathedral

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The cathedral of Saint Maurice is one of several medieval monuments in the area. Only the walls survive of the original structure,

City Halls in Guéthary

Town Hall of Ghétary

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Located along the pediment of this pretty French Basque village with a flavour of sailors. The facade is a neo-Basque style, half-

Temples in La Boulaye

The Temple of the Thousand Buddhas

This amazing place is in the heart of the Morvan! In the middle of the forest you suddenly stumble upon a brightly colored temple

Historical Monuments in Angers

Le Grand Theatre

This theatre has an impressive architecture. The first time I went I saw a play, and the second, I went to admire a contemporary d

Churches in Ainhoa

Our Lady of Arantzazu Chapel

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To reach this small chapel, head to Calvary and climb a steep slope with 13 white crosses. The walk is suitable for children and s

Historical Monuments in Le Grau-du-Roi

The Rotating Bridge

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Grau du Roi is in a little village of Languedoc Roussillon, in Camargue, on the Mediterranean coast. I spent a few days discoverin

Castles in Saint-Georges-sur-Loire

Serrant Castle

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It seemed unlikely that this marvelous building would be to exceeded but when we entered it was, outside is a wonderful, a palace

Historical Monuments in Tursac

The Maison Forte de Reignac

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This place is so much better than it looks from the outside. The facade conceals the underground and overhead rooms, a main hall,

Churches in Aigues-Mortes

Notre Dame Des Sablons

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There is a strange mix of old and modern art in the Church of Notre Dame des Sablons, which is in the center of the medieval town