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Historical Monuments in Amboise

Clock Tower

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The clock tower was originally the main gate of Amboise during the fifteenth century, when it was constructed. It is located on Ru

Castles in Loches

Loches Royal City

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The Royal City of Loches is in the center of Loches and can be seen from almost anywhere in the town. It was built in the 11th cen

Churches in Azay-le-Rideau

Saint Symphorien Church

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The Church of Saint Symphorien is located in the center of Azay-le-Rideau, a few minutes walk from the Castle of Azay-le-Rideau. I

Churches in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

Saint Pierre Church

Currently closed for renovation until June 23, 2012. Galleries like these are very typical in this zone of the Basque Country, w

Historical Monuments in Lyon

Le Mur des Canuts

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All repainted in 2013, full of trees and flowers now, a beauty!!

Churches in Toulouse

Carmelites Chapel

Cemeteries in La Cambe

German Cementery

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The most famous cemetery in Normandy is the American cemetery, but the Germans actually have their own as well. Located in La Camb

Churches in Rennes-le-Château

St. Mary Magdalene Parish Church

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With this inscription we see this enigmatic and amazing church dedicated to Mary Magdalene in the mysterious town of Rennes-le-Châ

Historical Monuments in Lyon

Royal Abbey

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Until 1792, this beautiful historic building of the royal abbey belonged to the Ladies of St. Peter. The abbey was built in the se

Historical Monuments in Villandry

Castles of the Loire

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This trip with my husband, my mother and my 6 year old has been spectacular, we spent nine days along the route of the Loire, Bord

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Castles in Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse

Peyrepertuse

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The castle is built on top of a rocky mountain and is difficult to access as there is a long walk (about 20min.) with many upward

Cathedrals in Saint-Flour

Cathedral of Saint Pierre in Saint Flour

This interesting cathedral was built originally as a Roman Basilica. It was built quite some time ago in the year of 1396. It was

Historical Monuments in Porto-Vecchio

The Courtyard

Porto Vecchio is known for being a predominantly touristy area, and very "chic" at that. More than just a few celebrities spend th

Historical Monuments in Perpignan

Casa Xanxo

A few steps from the Perpignan Cathedral in the old town is the Casa Xanxo. It is a typical example of the medieval house of a po

Churches in Bordeaux

St Louis of Chartrons church

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Wineries in Saint-Tropez

Domaine Bertaud-Belieu Winery

Saint-Tropez does not only offer beautiful beaches, night parties and luxury boutiques. It is also an important city with prized v

Wineries in Quimper

Distillery Quimper

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On one of our day trips visiting villages around Quimper, on the way to Locronan we went to a cider distillery, although unfortuna

Cathedrals in Aix-en-Provence

Aix Cathedral

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The cathedral itself justifies a visit to this otherwise nice city. It has a huge green wooden body and a baptizing cloister which

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