Sights in France

Historical Monuments in Céret

This gate is one of 2 that have outlived the walls of Ceret, dating back to the 13th century. Beside the door itself one can find

Churches in Taizé

Stained Glass Church of Taize

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All the buildings in Taize are simple and practical, resembling a camp, to make the large influx of summer visitors easier. The ne

Churches in Céret

Eglise Saint-Pierre

Located in old Ceret, intramural, is the church of San Pedro, one with different architectural elements that were added for around

Churches in Sauveterre-de-Béarn

Church of St André

Classified as a historic monument, this fortified church (XII-XIII century), is dedicated to Saint Andrew and also served to prote

Statues in Céret

La Catalana

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This small sculpture currently located in front of the Tourist Office of Ceret is the work of Manuel Hugué, a Spanish (Catalan) sc

Squares in Salon-de-Provence

Crousillat Square

The square is named after a famous nineteenth century poet who lived in the beautiful city of Salon de Provence. In fact it is the

Castles in Salon-de-Provence

Empéri Castle

The Castillo de l'Empéri dominates the Crau with its massive structure. It is on a rock, the rock of Puech, already occupied in Ro

Churches in Salon-de-Provence

Saint Michel Church

Saint Michel Church is in the historic center of Salon de Provence. It is built at the foot of the castle, and was erected in the

Historical Monuments in Salon-de-Provence

Lamanon Fountain

The inscription on it tells us fountain was erected in 1859. The mayor at the time, Fidele Reynaud, ordered its construction in ho

Historical Monuments in Salon-de-Provence

Salon City Hall

The first stone of the City Hall of Salon de Provence was blessed and laid in 1655 by the the First Consul Pol de Grignan, helped

Historical Monuments in Salon-de-Provence

Bourg Neuf Tower

La Torre Bourg Neuf means tower of the new city, and is one of the remains of the twelfth century wall. It owes its name to its ro

Historical Monuments in Céret

Fontaine des Nouveaux Jets

Situated in a quiet square in the heart of Ceret this fountain is monumental Gothic constructed during the reign of Sancho I of Ma

Churches in Paris

Saint-Pierre de Montmartre Church

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Saint Pierre is a church of 1400, a work of art and history. The best known, the Sacre Coeur, was never accepted by Parisians who

Historical Monuments in Bourg-Saint-Andéol

Dona Vierna Fountain

The monumental fountain Vierna Dona is the emblem of the town of Bourg Saint Andéol. It's a Carrara marble statue, representing th

Historical Monuments in Soissons

Saint-Jean Des Vignes Abbey

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Having visited many churches, abbeys and cathedrals in Europe, the one which has no doubt eft me more impressed by its beauty has

Historical Monuments in Noyon

Library of the Cabildo

We came upon by chance one of the oldest libraries in France, not knowning of its existence beforehand. The wooden structure was b

Historical Monuments in Château-Thierry

Tower Balhan

The only remnant of the Fort of Saint-Jacques, former residence of the Counts of Champagne. Declared a historical monument in 1926

Abbeys in Auxerre

Abbey of St. Germain

This abbey was established by Queen Clotilde, wife of Clovis, the first Christian king of France and is therefore an important san