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Historical Monuments in Bordeaux

Chorus of Red Chapel

This elegant pedestrian street leaves Place de la Comédie and the State Opera towards the river. The eighteenth-century facades ar

Historical Monuments in Bordeaux

Capucins Square

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Capucins Square is in the center of Bordeaux, between Cours de la Marne and Saint Michel Square. In 1744 it had a monumental gate

Historical Monuments in Bordeaux

Pey Berland District

Bordeaux's historic district is named Pey Berland after a fourteenth century bishop of the city. He studied at Toulouse and return

Historical Monuments in Bordeaux

Rohan Square

In the Middle Ages the Rohan square was built next to the cathedral by a archbishop Rohan. In the west facade we can still see rem

Churches in Biarritz

Eglise Alexandre Newsky

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With its beautiful large dome, this church was built in 1892 under the leadership of the Russian community of Biarritz and the rul

Historical Monuments in Arras

Bell Tower of Arras

This is a photo of the steeple or tower Arras. This bell is part of the Town Hall of the city of Arras. Every last Sunday of Augus

Historical Monuments in Paris

Edouard VII Square

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Historical Monuments in Paris

Paiva Hotel

The Saint Georges neighbourhood was improved 1821-1824 with various financial company buildings around the square. The central fou

Cemeteries in Paris

Tomb of Joseph Bonaparte

Historical Monuments in Valence

Championnet Square

Championnet Square is adjacent to Jouvet Park and not far from the historic center of Valence. I like it because it has a couple o

Cathedrals in Valence

Cathedral Saint Appolinaire

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Cathedral San Appolinaire is the main church of Valence, in Plaza Des Ormeaux, and was built in the eleventh century. Its style mi

Historical Monuments in Valence

Place Pie VI

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Pope Pius VI died in Valence in the south of France. His heart is preserved in the church of St. Apollinaire. He was a contemporar

Historical Monuments in Valence

Square Des Ormeaux

The Place des Ormeaux is a small pedestrian plaza located next to the Cathedral of Saint Apollinaire, in the historic center of Va

Historical Monuments in Valence

Cote Des Chapeliers

The hill of Chapeliers is next to the Ruf de Valence Park. It is a street going up the center, because the city is built on a high

Churches in Valence

Eglise Saint Jean Baptiste

Saint John Church is in the plaza that shares the same name. It is an old church with a beautiful, sculpted bell tower. This is th

Squares in Valence

Le Colombier Square

This is a quiet square in the historic center of Valence. It is located at the end of Vernoux street, almost at the corner with Em

Historical Monuments in Valence

Court of Valence

The Court of Valence is in the historic city center and is a large rather formal building of classical style which contrasts with

Historical Monuments in Salon-de-Provence

Clock Tower

The building of the clock tower began with King Louis XIII, and ended with Louis XIV. A novel mechanism rang the bells, and also g

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