Sights in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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sights in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur : the essentials

Churches in Bormes-les-Mimosas

Church of San Francisco de Paula and the old mill

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Upon arrival in the small town of Borme Las Mimosas, it is highly recommended to enjoy the areas without crowds of tour groups. Th

Squares in Aix-en-Provence

Place d'Albertas

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Wandering down the Rue d'Espariat, you don't expect to find yourself in the courtyard of a castle! Here there's a fountain, rounde

Castles in Les Baux-de-Provence

Baux de Provence Castle

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Wineries in Saint-Tropez

Domaine Bertaud-Belieu Winery

Saint-Tropez does not only offer beautiful beaches, night parties and luxury boutiques. It is also an important city with prized v

Cathedrals in Aix-en-Provence

Aix Cathedral

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The cathedral itself justifies a visit to this otherwise nice city. It has a huge green wooden body and a baptizing cloister which

Churches in Avignon

Saint Bénezet Chapel

It is said that St Benezet bridge was built after a miracle performed by a shepherd named Benezet. He was brought to Avignon by an

Castles in Avignon

Castle de Villeneuve

Villeneuve lez Avignon is a town in the region of Gard, formerly known as Saint André Villeneuve. It is next to the Rhone River, j

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Petit Louvre

Le Petit Louvre is a historic house at the height of the church San AGRÍCOL at San Agricole. In the patio, is the entrance to the

Historical Monuments in Avignon

The Consistory

The Consistory is where the cardinals assembled to discuss matters of political, judicial and theological importance. They were li

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Hotel de Vervins

Hotel de Vervins is known in France as a "private hotel" and was a residence of the great bourgeois in the sixteenth century. Such

Churches in Avignon

Chapel Saint Nicolas

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Defensive Wall

This high wall enclosed and protected the papal city of Avignon. The Popes chose this place as their primary residence and also as

Palaces in Nice

Palais De Justice

The courthouse was built in neo-classical style in the late nineteenth century. The Court took residence in the Caserne Annex Rusc

Historical Monuments in Roussillon

Languedoc Roussillon Region

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It´s a really fantastic region where you can do all kinds of activities like horse riding, kite surfing, walks on the plains or in

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

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