Sights in Departments of France

Historical Monuments in Orléans

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The Hotel Groslot is a very upscale residence that's located right next to the cathedral of Orléans. It was built for a wealthy fa

Statues in Lille

P'tit Quinquin

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This sculpture is very famous in France, because there is a song, rather like Frere Jacques, that all French children know. The so

Churches in Valcabrère

Saint Just of Valcabrére

One of the incredible French Romanesque churches. Built with materials found in the nearby Roman reservoir, it's nestled in the co

Train Stations in Cambray

Station of Cambrai

Cambrai station is very close to the city center and is quite small but it is well connected to the rest of the region. There are

Train Stations in Avignon

Avignon TGV Railway Station

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This is the central station of Avignon. It's in front of Cours Jean Jaures (the walls of the historic city entrance) and is very c

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Hotel Des Monnaies

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The Hotel Des Monnaies is opposite the Palace of the Popes, in Palace Square. It's a perfect example of Italian Baroque architectu

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Place Pie

Place Pie was born from the destruction of a large manor house of Mr. Parpaille. He was a dean of the University of Avignon as was

Historical Monuments in Nyons

Roman Bridge

The Roman bridge under which the river Eygues passes was opened in 1409 by the Bishop of Vaison, the people to whom Nyons was boun

Historical Monuments in Nyons

Historic District

It's really nice to be able to take a walk through the historic center of Nyons. The medieval streets are well preserved, and the

Castles in Grignan

Castle of Grignan

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The Grignan Castle dominates the backdrop of this beautiful provencal village. You'll see it all the way from the main road when y

Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

Fontaine des Bagniers

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It's said the the fountain was used in Roman times for thermal baths, and that's where it got its name. This fountain was renovate

Churches in Aix-en-Provence

Chapelle des Pénitents Gris

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The first guilds of Aix arrived in 1520, with the Gray Penitents coming a little later in 1677. The Penitent brotherhood are like

Churches in Avignon

St-Pierre Church

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Located in the city center and next to the museum Aubanel, Saint Pierre church is built in the plaza of the same name. It was buil

Historical Monuments in Mulhouse

Town Hall (Mairie de Mulhouse)

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Mulhouse's town hall is a beautiful pink house which is on Place de la Réunion, next to the church. The square was renovated and i

Ruins in Oradour-sur-Glane

Oradour Sur Glane

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Oradour sur Glane is also known as the martyred village. The name is referring to the trafficking events of June 1944. Entrance to

Churches in Dijon

Saint Michael Church

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The beautiful church ofSaint Michel is close to the palace of the Dukes of Dijon, and was constructed on the site of a chapel of t

Castles in Rocamadour

Rocamadour Castle

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If you go to Rocamadour, you must visit the castle. The views are amazing, and the area has a spot where you cann all of Rocamadou

Historical Monuments in Poitiers

Mairie de Poitiers (Town Hall)

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You can find information on the city of Poitiers, like any other, at the city hall but you may find more details at the tourist of