Sights in Departments of France

Churches in Mont-Louis

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At the heart of the town we found a beautiful corner formed by the Church of Saint Louis, located in the highest place in the midd

Churches in Mosset

Julien and Sainte Baselisse Church

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The Church of Mosset is probably its defining feature. With its beautiful exterior architecture and design, it is a joy to behold.

Historical Monuments in Tours

Prieuré Saint Cosme

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Ronsard is one of the most important French-language poets. Most famed for his poem "Mignonne allons voir if the rose" he was part

Historical Monuments in Richelieu

Cardinal Richelieu Memorial

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The monument was inaugurated in 1995 as a tribute to to Cardinal Richelie, founder of the town.It is located in the beautiful town

Castles in Ploëzal

La Roche-Jagu Castle

The castle of La Roche-Jagu is in the center of trégor, crowning the trieux estuary. This fort has 2 different styled facades: 1 o

Castles in Lacoste

Chateau du Marquis de Sade

The sculpture called "The Tree of Life" is situated at the entrance to the chateau of the Marquis de Sade, in the village of Lacos

Castles in Sainte-Suzanne

Sainte-Suzanne Castle

The first time I saw the castle of Sainte-Suzanne, evening came and I must admit that the color of the sky made me fall in love wi

Castles in Brézé

Brézé Castle

The two white slate towers stand on the straight facade of Brézé Castle. This building with emblazoned walls is one of the most ma

Churches in Pont-Aven

Church of Pont - Aven

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Not located in the city centre, the church was built between 1872 and 1875. The Church of San Jose, normally closed, is open every

Churches in Ambierle

Ambierle Church

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Staying in the city of Roanne, I went for a drive with a friend. She took me to the village of Ambierle, less than half an hour aw

Churches in Locronan

Druid Hermitage

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On our visit to Locronan, which good lord, is a town so small it looked like a ghost town, whilst walking around the few streets i

Squares in Locronan

Grand Place Locronan

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Set right in the heart of this beautiful little village that has fourteen churches and many seventeenth century houses. There is a

Churches in Prades

Church of Saint Pierre

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In the liveliest square I found a gem of French Baroque Church of St Pierre. It is noticeable for its outside, which is austere an

Historical Monuments in Gruissan

Tour Barberousse

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This tower is the remains of an ancient fortress on top of the cliff, guarding Gruissan. Currently this place is a nice vantage po

Squares in Avranches

Patton Square

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Patton Square, which is just north of the Avranches city center, has its own special monument: a massive spine that's erected skyw

Castles in Avranches

Castle and Tower

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If you're going to be headed towards the Scriptorial (or, the museum of manuscripts of Mont Saint Michel), you'll find it easy to

Churches in Champigny-sur-Veude

Sainte-Chapelle de Champigny sur Veude

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A couple of years ago I spent a few days in the Loire Valley. One day, we ended our tour in Richelieu, and when we were back to ou

Cathedrals in Dol-de-Bretagne

Saint-Samson Cathedral

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Even being a small town it has its cathedral, a fantastic flamboyant Gothic building that a wonderful window inside as its main at