Sights in Departments of France

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Churches in Bordeaux

Basilique Saint-Seurin

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Known as one of the many starting points for the pilgrimage of the Camino de Santiago. It is a historical monument for which build

Historical Monuments in Paris

Institute Henri IV

The Institute Henri IV or H4 is the elite school of Paris (rather pretentious by the way), but also a great place to enjoy you eve

Historical Monuments in Paris

Maison de Serge Gainsbourg

When walking through Saint Germain neighborhood I recommend a short detour to Verneuil Street. Go to the house of Serge Gainsbourg

Train Stations in Nantes

SNCF Railway Station

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The main train station in the city of Nantes. It consists of two buildings: the North Station, the oldest part, and South Station.

Historical Monuments in Avignon

The Clock Square

The square is the heart of the historic city. It owes its name to the large clock installed at this location in 1471, in the towe

Historical Monuments in Quimperlé

Notre - Dame de L'Assomption

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Historical Monuments in Avignon

La Comédie

Until the eighteenth century, Avignon had no theater and all of the works of art were houses in the court of the Jeu de Paume. But

Churches in Avignon

Chapel of the Incarnado Verb

Built in the seventeenth century, the Chapel of the incarnate Verb is a beautiful historic building with a Baroque facade - it cea

Churches in Avignon

Couvent des Cordeliers

The Cordeliers were installed in Avignon in 1226, they were poor monks who begged for food, and were called Cordeliers because of

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Place St Pierre

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This is a little square behind the big church San Pedro of Avignon. It's a place that's now not as touristy as Clock Square or Pal

Statues in Reims

Joan of Arc Statue

This statue of Joan of Arc with a sword has disappeared 4 times in 4 years! It's near the cathedral and is a symbol of the history

Historical Monuments in Pont-sur-Vanne

The Aqueduct of la Vanne

Part of the Vanne aqueduct is in the village of Pont-sur-Vanne. This Roman relic is part of the aqueduct that provides water to th

Historical Monuments in Dinan

Viaduc de Dinan

For years, the residents of Lanvalay and Dinan were demanding the creation of a bridge to unite both sides of the River Rance. The

Churches in Arbois

San Justo Church

The church of San Justo de Arbois is visible from afar, due to its big bell tower that dominates over the town. It is a 60 meter t

Historical Monuments in Strasbourg

Lycee International des Pontonniers

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Although it was not my first time in Strasbourg, I had never been in this area before, right next to the headquarters of the ESCA

Cemeteries in La Bastide-Clairence

Cemetery of la Bastida

It is rather curious to find low arches of the church of Notre Dame de l'Assomption. There are many tombstones with flowers on the

Historical Monuments in Lyon

Hospital of the Charité

This tower of 40 meters high, which is the tallest building in the Great Place Bellecour in Lyon, is what remains of the Charité h

Historical Monuments in Marsella

Remains of Military Bunkers

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These military relics are remnants of German fortifications from World War II. The Germans were afraid of an invasion from the Med

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