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Musée Ste
Seven signed statues by Camille Claudel are the highlight of this little museum, which also hosts changing exhibitions.
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Musée dArt et dHistoire
At the southern corner of the leafy Jardin Public is the Musée dArt et dHistoire, showcasing the town’s history.
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Montée St
The square in front of the Cathédrale St-Maurice is linked to the river by a monumental staircase, Montée St-Maurice.
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Ancienne Cathédrale Ste
The 11th-century Ancienne Cathédrale Ste-Anne houses the relics of St Anne, and 11th- and 12th-century illuminated manuscripts.
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Musée d’Arts et Traditions Populaires
Across the square from the tourist office, artefacts here include clothing, toys and tools, mainly from the 19th century.
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Musée du Nouveau Monde
La Rochelles role as a departure point for North America is interpreted at this museum, housed in an 18th-century mansion.
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Ferme Marine
Learn about the art of ostréiculture (oyster farming) at this well-organised museum a couple of kilometres southwest of the port.
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Joan of Arc Statue
Huge bronze statue (1855) by Denis Foyatier, depicting St Joan atop a prancing steed, in the centre of Place du Martroi.
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Musée d’Anthropologie du Tabac
Inside the 17th-century Maison Peyrarède , the displays span 3000 years of history and include a collection of ornate pipes.
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Musée des Minéraux et de la Faune des Alpes
Bone up on the national park’s fascinating geology, flora and fauna, including ibex and chamois, at this nature-savvy museum.
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Maison de la Boétie
This 16th-century timber-framed house opposite Cathédrale St-Sacerdos is the birthplace of writer Étienne de la Boétie (1530–63).
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Phare des Baleines
For an overview of the island, climb to its highest point – the Phare des Baleines – a lighthouse on the islands northern tip.
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Wall for Peace Memorial
The wonderful Wall for Peace memorial of steel and etched glass facing the École Militaire (Military Academy) is by Clara Halter.
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Ministère des Affaires Étrangères
Next door to the National Assembly is the Second Empire-style Ministère des Affaires Étrangères , built between 1845 and 1855.
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Musée du Ski
In town, skiers will get a kick out of the vintage skis and alpine kit at the Musée du Ski . Call to confirm opening times.
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Musée du Champignon
Get acquainted with the fabulous fungus at the museum/producer tucked into a cave at the western edge of St-Hilaire-St-Florent.
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Parc National de Port
France’s first marine national park , Port-Cros boasts exceptional marine fauna and flora, which makes it a snorkelling paradise.
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Théâtre Romain
Let your imagination run wild at this ancient theatre, designed to hold 16,000 people; try picturing the place filled with cheering (or jeering), toga-clad spectators. From the top look southwest to see the Pierre de Couhard (Rock of Couhard), the 27m-high remains of a Gallo-Roman
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Porte Limbert
Porte Limbert is one of the entryways to Avignons Unesco-registered walled city, located on the south-eastern edge of the walls.
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Château Pierre
Claude Papin makes top Coteaux du Layon sweet whites, and Savenièrres and Anjou AOCs at his family’s winery south of Angers.
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