Sights in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

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The central clock in Aix en Provence is an iconic monument of the city. It's next to the town hall which is crowned by a bell and

Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

Town Hall (Hotel de Ville)

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Aix en Provence's beautiful town hall dominates one of the most beautiful squares of the city. It was built in the mid-XVII centur

Squares in Aix-en-Provence

Place des Quatre-Dauphins

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Not far from the centre of Aix-en-Provence, in the Mazarin neighbourhood, this is a lovely square; when I visited, the autumn colo

Castles in Gordes

Chateau de Gordes

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While walking, I took a detour to the village of Gordes where I could admire the castle. Gordes Castle was built in the eleventh c

Historical Monuments in Cannes

Le Mémorial de Caen

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In front of the Cannes Mayor's Office, in the Plaza of Bernard Cornut Gentille, is the monument dedicated of the fallen soldiers o

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Temple St Martial

Instead of the church of San Marcial there was formerly a palace belonging to Queen Jeanne, and the city of Avignon was sold to Po

Churches in Avignon

Chapel of the Oratory

The street on which is built the small chapel of the Oratory was the first city to be paved with stones of the Rhone, the river ne

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Place Crillon

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Entering l'Oulle gate in the walls of Avignon you get to Crillon square which is a beautiful town square with many restaurants and

Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

Place Richelme

Place Richelme is a small square at the end of Espariat Street in old downtown Aix en Provence. It's separated from the town squar

Castles in Cassis

Chateau de Cassis

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Since most of the high points of the city are privately owned, it can be difficult to find a lovely viewpoint. However, efforts ha

Historical Monuments in Saint-Raphaël

Basilica of Our Lady of the Victory of Lepanto

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The Basilica of Our Lady of Victory of Lepanto is an integral part of the city of Saint Raphael. Indeed, it stands on the old port

Cemeteries in Saint-Tropez

Marine Cemetery

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Occasionally, every traveler will stumble upon a surprise. Who would know that down the hill of the citadel I'd find this interest

Churches in Avignon

Saint Didier Church

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When I visited, it was raining. This 14th century church only had some faithful people praying inside. It has nothing in particula

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Cloister of the Carmes

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The religious order of the Carmelites came to Avignon in 1267. At this time, many monasteries were built in the city, the official

Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

Place du Palais de Justice

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Is the courthouse square in Aix, but is named after the palace because the palace of the Counts of Provence was once located here.

Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

Couvent des Augustins

The Augustinian monastery belongs to an order of beggars, created in the Middle Ages, and which established itself outside the wal

Historical Monuments in Marsella

The Chapels of Sainte Croix

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The chapels of Saint Croix (Santa Cruz) are on the banks of the beach by the same name. There are two chapels, one an ancient ruin

Churches in Èze

Église Notre-Dame de L'Assomption

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In the center of the village of Eze, we found this church, easily distinguished by its beautiful facade, which is painted yellow.