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Historical Monuments in Grignan

Fountain Sévigné

This fountain is located in the historic heart of Grignan and represents the Marquise de Sevigne. Its in the clock of the old squa

Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

Place du Palais de Justice

(1)

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

Castles in Syam

Castle of Syam

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If you are on the Champagnole road, take the time to stop in Syam. Try to go in to the village and villa by Palladio. Here you wil

Castles in Murol

Chateau de Murol

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Murol Castle is a historical monument which dates back to 1958. It was built in the twelfth century, but later it was modified and

Historical Monuments in Troyes

Troyes Cathedral

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Troyes Cathedral is absolutely beautiful. It has lots of details to admire in the front exterior of the building. On the inside of

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

Historical Monuments in Arles-sur-Tech

Abbey of Santa Maria

(1)

St. Mary's Abbey has an early Christian sarcophagus which dates back to the 4th Century. It is filled with water in the church des

Churches in Lyon

Saint Georges Church

A beautiful place, little known because of the "competition" from the Cathedral of San Juan. It is located on the banks of the Saô

Squares in Pézenas

Place Gambetta

(1)

The Place Gambetta is the ideal location from which to start a tour of the grand old streets of the town of Pezenas (Hérault, Lang

Bridges in Paris

Pont de L'Alma

(3)

Sunset at Paris

City Halls in Bidart

Mairie de Bidart (Town Hall)

(1)

Like the typical architecture of the Basque-French style houses, the framework is red and the facade is contrasted in white. Most

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

Historical Monuments in Bordeaux

Monnaie Gate

(1)

The monnaie door is one of the monumental gates that mark the entrance to Bordeaux when you come from the Garonne. Imagine in fron

Churches in Argelès-sur-Mer

Notre - Gives Me-dels-Prats

(1)

The village of Argelès-sur-Mer has become a great tourist place, especially in the center up to the beach (Argelès-Plage). The pop

Squares in Perpignan

Place Arago

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This pedestrian plaza is located in the centre of Perpignan, near one of the most touristy zones, the Quai Vauban. It is named aft

Historical Monuments in Orléans

Sainte-Croix Inside

(2)

In 2006, I had wanted to visit the interior of the Cathedral de Orleans during our stop for the night in the city during our journ

Churches in Ainhoa

Our Lady of Arantzazu Chapel

(1)

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

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