Sights in France

Squares in Paris

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The Place de la Madeleine (Magdalen) is a square in central Paris. It is in the eighth district of the capital, which is primarily

Historical Monuments in Saint-Malo

Castle Keep

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Saint Malo has long been one of the most desirable locations for its neighboring regions. While in the Middle Ages it was an impor

Churches in Lyon

Saint Pothin

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This neoclassical church dedicated to St. Pothin. Pothin was the first bishop of Lyon and Gala, was killed by the Romans during th

Ruins in Quimperlé

Ruins of the Church of Saint-Colomban

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Studies have thought there was a monastery of Celtic-Irish origin here that was destroyed by the Vikings in 878. There are histori

Historical Monuments in Quimperlé

Maison Des Arches (the House of the Archers)

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This sixteenth century building has been a historical monument since 1931. It gets its name not because archers lived there. It wa

Temples in La Boulaye

The Temple of the Thousand Buddhas

This amazing place is in the heart of the Morvan! In the middle of the forest you suddenly stumble upon a brightly colored temple

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Cloister of the Carmes

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The religious order of the Carmelites came to Avignon in 1267. At this time, many monasteries were built in the city, the official

Historical Monuments in Grignan

Beffroi

This object is the gate tower of Tricot, and is also called belfry. It was raised up in 1600 in order to place there the city's fi

Historical Monuments in Grignan

Fountain Sévigné

This fountain is located in the historic heart of Grignan and represents the Marquise de Sevigne. Its in the clock of the old squa

Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

Place du Palais de Justice

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Is the courthouse square in Aix, but is named after the palace because the palace of the Counts of Provence was once located here.

Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

Couvent des Augustins

The Augustinian monastery belongs to an order of beggars, created in the Middle Ages, and which established itself outside the wal

Castles in Syam

Castle of Syam

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If you are on the Champagnole road, take the time to stop in Syam. Try to go in to the village and villa by Palladio. Here you wil

Castles in Murol

Chateau de Murol

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Murol Castle is a historical monument which dates back to 1958. It was built in the twelfth century, but later it was modified and

Historical Monuments in Troyes

Troyes Cathedral

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Troyes Cathedral is absolutely beautiful. It has lots of details to admire in the front exterior of the building. On the inside of

Historical Monuments in Angers

Le Grand Theatre

This theatre has an impressive architecture. The first time I went I saw a play, and the second, I went to admire a contemporary d

Historical Monuments in Arles-sur-Tech

Abbey of Santa Maria

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St. Mary's Abbey has an early Christian sarcophagus which dates back to the 4th Century. It is filled with water in the church des

Churches in Lyon

Saint Georges Church

A beautiful place, little known because of the "competition" from the Cathedral of San Juan. It is located on the banks of the Saô

Squares in Pézenas

Place Gambetta

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The Place Gambetta is the ideal location from which to start a tour of the grand old streets of the town of Pezenas (Hérault, Lang