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sights in Departments of France : the essentials

Historical Monuments in Nyons

Tower Randonne

The Randonne Tower is the point of interest that dominates the medieval town of Nyons, in the southern department of Drome. It's f

Historical Monuments in Lyon

The Guillottiere Bridge

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Offering the only means of travelling to the eastern party of the city, the Bridge Guillotière was constructed during the Middle A

Palaces in Nice

Palais De Justice

The courthouse was built in neo-classical style in the late nineteenth century. The Court took residence in the Caserne Annex Rusc

Historical Monuments in Nyons

Forts Neighborhood

This district of the old part of Nyons was built around the late thirteenth century near the Petits Grands Forts and Forts streets

Historical Monuments in Nyons

Place Des Arcades

The square of Dr. Bourdongle - but residents call it Des Arcades square, because of the arches. This site is a historical monument

Churches in Nyons

Saint Vincent Church

The church of San Vicente de Nyons is located inside the medieval town center of the city. It is a very important and historic mon

Churches in Pontenx-les-Forges

Church Saint-Martin

It's easy to find, next to the road to Ste Eulalie en Born. Its ochre stone is striking, which contrasts with the water from the o

City Halls in Hendaye

Town Hall (Maire d'Hendaye)

The city hall (hotel de ville) is black and red with a whale on his shield. The whalers hendayeses were good at what they did and

Churches in Urrugne

Chapel of Our Lady of Socorri

The Chapel of Our Lady of Socorri can be found at the top of this beautiful French Basque village. It's a much-loved place of pilg

Palaces in Reims

Palace of Tau

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In addition to its treasures, Tau Palace is a treasure in itself in the of France. This is what I read in the books I've seen duri

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Squares in Lille

Place Foch

This is a popular square in Lille. Located between different business, workers are permitted to sit for a few minutes to enjoy the

Churches in Auxerre

Catedral de Auxerre

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The Cathedral of Saint Etienne in Auxerre is currently Gothic, but has kept the basic features of the original building, including

Statues in Dinan

Statue of Bertrand Duguesclin

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This is between the Plaza Duguesclin and the Plaza Clos du Champs. The plazas themselves are nothing special, and are mainly used

Historical Monuments in Paimpont

Abbey of Our Lady of Paimpont

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During our trip through the forest of Brocéliande, we came across PAIMPONT, and the first thing we saw was its beautiful Abbey. It

Bridges in Paris

Pont de la Tournelle

Walking around Paris is what you have, you can reach beautiful and cozy corners every two steps and even better if you walk by the

Bridges in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Pont Notre Dame

Just down the Rue d'Espagne we came to the bridge under which the river passes "The Nive." By the bridge is where you'll see the d

Statues in Saint Jean de Luz

Louis XIV Statue

In the 17th Century, St Jean de Luz (Donibane Lohitzune), lived its splendor, when King Louis XIV decided to get married in the Ch

Cemeteries in Saint Jean de Luz

Crypt of the Knight Firmin Van Bree

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Firmin Van Bree (1880-1960), was a famous Belgian industrialist who was intrigued by the beauty of San Juan de Luz and the hill of

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