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sights in Departments of France : the essentials

Historical Monuments in Moissac

St. Peter Abbey

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During the August holidays, we were in Canillo (Andorra), and we decided to go one day to visit this Abbey which is undoubtedly on

Historical Monuments in Lyon

Hôtel-Dieu de Lyon

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Since the beginning of the twelfth century a religious hospital existed at the output port of the river Rhone, on the bridge of th

Squares in Paris

Place Saint-Jacques

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The Tower of Santiago (Saint-Jacques) is a separate building in the gardens of the square of the same name, in the 4th arrondissem

Historical Monuments in La Rochelle

The Chain Tower

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Chain Tower is one of the two towers that form the entrance to the Old Port of La Rochelle (the latter is the route of Saint-Nicol

Churches in Nice

Nice Cathedral

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We're in the heart of old Nice, and the Rosetti square is full of cafes, restaurantes and people. It's a charming and bustling pla

Train Stations in Lyon

Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu Station

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Part-Dieu Lyon Central Station has the high speed trains for Paris and Marseille, the 2 largest cities in France, along with Lyon.

Historical Monuments in Grenoble

Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car

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The city of Grenoble was the first to inaugurate a cable car that allows easy transfer to LaBastille Fortress, where you can see

Castles in Sully-sur-Loire

Château de Sully sur Loire

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There is a beautiful Roman castle found along the Loira, which is surrounded by a moat which can be expanded to view the 4 wings o

Historical Monuments in Lyon

Ancient Theatre of Fourvière

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The theater is quite well preserved, it could hold 10,000 people and is right next to the Gallo-Roman museum with excellent views

Cathedrals in Bayeux

Bayeux Cathedral

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Bayeux Cathedral is one of the most impressive expressions of Gothic and French Romanesque architecture. It is situated in the cen

Historical Monuments in Strasbourg

European Parliament

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The European Parliament Building in Strasbourg is the meeting place for the EU parliament. Strasbourg was, in 1952, the seat of t

Squares in Aix-en-Provence

Place de l'Hotel de Ville

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One of the most crowded places in Aix en Provence. I recomemend coming here in the afternoon rush hour. You'll see birds in the la

Historical Monuments in Toulouse

Bibliothèque d'Etude et du Patrimoine

More than a library, this is one of the main cultural centres of the city of Toulouse. It organises a lot of events; on Fridays, f

Squares in Paris

Place de la République

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One of the best places in Paris is Republic Square, at the junction of Boulevard du Temple, Saint-Martin, Magenta et Voltaire, Ave

City Halls in Tours

Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall)

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The city of Tours is located in the city center, near the Old Town. Details fill this beautiful building. It is striking, especial

Historical Monuments in Lyon

Temple du Change

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This historical monument in the old center of Lyon was the former home of Change, built by Gourdet 1631-1634 and amended in the se

Historical Monuments in Strasbourg

Strasbourg Covered Bridges

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Castles in Chenonceaux

Gardens of Chenonceau

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Perfectly cared for symmetrical gardens will make you thoroughly enjoy your time here, experiencing the sensations as you wander i

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