Viaduc des Arts
Viaduc des Arts Few places offer travelers the unique shopping experience of Viaduc des Arts. This restored railway station in the heart of Paris is home to a wide variety of local artisans, from cabinet-makers to textile artists, fashion designers to painters. Dozens of one-of-a-kind shops are tu
Vézelay
Vézelay Nestled in the Cone Valley, halfway between Dijon and Paris, stands the idyllic village of Vézelay, a ninth-century hilltop fortress that is not only home to one of the most remarkable basilicas in France, but also a UNESCO-classified old town.Vézelay’s most famous attraction is indisputab
Verdon Gorge (Gorges du Verdon)
Verdon Gorge (Gorges du Verdon) Verdon Gorge (Gorges du Verdon) is a deep and wild limestone canyon worn away by the Verdon River in the French Riviera. Running up to 700 meters deep, Verdon Gorge is aptly known to locals as the Grand Canyon du Verdon and receives over 100,000 visitors a year. Wit
Vauban Dam (Barrage Vauban)
Vauban Dam (Barrage Vauban) Built in 1690 by its namesake—legendary military engineer Sebastien Vauban—the Vauban Dam (Barrage Vauban) was designed not only as the city’s principal lock, but as an integral part of Strasbourg’s fortifications. Guarding the southwestern entrance to the Grande Île, t
Valensole Plateau
Valensole Plateau The Valensole Plateau is an area in Provence, France that is well known for its lavender fields. The varied shades of blue and violet is an image most visitors wish to see on a trip to the Provence region. The town of Valensole is home to the largest lavender field in France and
Val dEurope
Val dEurope An enormous shopping center, just minutes from Disneyland Paris, Val dEurope is among the main attractions of Marne-la-Vallée and since opening its doors in 2000, has been steadily expanding, now drawing up to 16 million annual visitors. Along with a huge Auchan supermarket, shoppers w
Ulster Tower
Ulster Tower Also known as Helen’s Tower, Ulster Tower is a memorial dedicated to the Irishmen who lost their lives on the Somme battlefields in France in World War I. Built in 1921 thanks to funds collected by public subscription, Ulster Tower is an exact replica of the famous white-washed, 70 fe
Troyes
Troyes Troyes is rooted in the Roman era, becoming a hub of several Roman roads leading to Reims, Langres and even Milan. As Rome fell and church became the dominant force in European life, Troyes became a medieval center of commerce. The buildings in Troyes are largely made of wood, and not surpr
Trouville
Trouville The chic seaside town of Trouville-sur-Mer is a popular getaway among Parisians seeking respite from the city. Twinned with the even ritzier town of Deauville next door, Trouville maintains its traditional roots as a glamorous beach resort and working fishing port, with Trouville fisherm
Trench of the Bayonets
Trench of the Bayonets The Trench of the Bayonets is a World War I memorial situated north of the Douaumont Ossuary. It pays homage to the Bayonet Trench soldiers who are thought to have been buried alive during an enemy bombardment on June 12th, 1916. According to the myth, in 1919, Colonel Colle
Tourrettes
Tourrettes Tourrettes, a hilltop village in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte dAzur region, consistently makes every list of day trips from Nice. Its exactly what visitors dream of when they talk about “discovering” a place in the South of France that seems like its all their own.The p
Tour Magne (Magne Tower)
Tour Magne (Magne Tower) The Magne Tower, also known as the Great Tower, is a pre-Roman building and the only remaining tower of the ancient Augustan fortifications in Nimes. The Magne Tower stands tall on Mont Cavalier, Nimes’s highest peak and benefits from unobstructed and tactical views of the
Toulouse Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Etienne)
Toulouse Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Etienne) Built of red bricks in a mix of styles over the centuries, the Cathedral of St. Etienne is the seat of the Archbishop of Toulouse. The building is, in fact, a mixture of two churches, built on different axes and in different styles. The nave in particular
Théâtre des Variétés
Théâtre des Variétés The Théâtre des Variétés, located on boulevard Montmartre, opened in 1807, and 158 years later, it earned National Heritage status by becoming a monument historique.The site is strikingly beautiful with a red velvet interior, Corinthian pillars, opulent chandeliers, 300 plush
Théâtre des Célestins
Théâtre des Célestins Lyon’s Théâtre des Célestins (Théâtre de Lyon) is as famous for its design as it is for its theater program, which showcases contemporary and classical pieces and even cabaret. The most established theater in the city, Célestins was designed by French architect Gaspard André
Tanners House (Maison des Tanneurs)
Tanners House (Maison des Tanneurs) At the heart of Strasbourg’s La Petite France district, tucked amid the half-timbered houses and snaking canals of the historic neighborhood, the Tanners House, or Maison des Tanneurs, is one of the area’s most famous landmarks. A lasting vestige of the old tann
Taittinger
Taittinger Unlike many of the other prominent champagne producers in Reims, Taittinger Champagne house carries the distinction of being owned and operated by the same family who opened its doors in 1930. It may not be the oldest champagne producer, but it is regarded as among the best, bearing a g
St Tropez Church (Eglise de St Tropez)
St Tropez Church (Eglise de St Tropez) The Notre-Dame-de-lAssomption Church in St-Tropez is in the Old Town of Saint-Tropez and is now considered to be one of the city’s emblems, with the ocher-colored steeple and bell tower being visible from miles around. Built in the Italian Baroque style, the
St Thomas Church
St Thomas Church The striking Cathedral of Notre-Dame might be Strasbourg’s most famous religious building, but the comparatively modest St Thomas Church still stands out as one of the city’s most unique designs. Combining its 12th-century Romanesque façade with Gothic touches added in the 16th ce
Strasbourg Covered Bridges
Strasbourg Covered Bridges A trio of bridges arching over the canal ways of the River Ill, the Strasbourg Covered Bridges are an iconic symbol of the city, marking the gateway to its central Grande Ile. Somewhat confusingly named, since none of the three bridges remain covered, the bridges once fo
