Sights in France

Historical Monuments in 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

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