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Opera de Lyon
Opera de Lyon More than just an events venue, the Opera Nouvel is an architectural achievement. The original arcades of the original 1756 edifice remain, but it is the soaring vaulted roof, glowing in the Lyon night, that offers your first glimpse into its magnificently modern style. Architect Jea
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Chartres Cathedral
Chartres Cathedral The Chartres Cathedral, known in French as the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres, is an incredibly well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage-listed cathedral from the 12th century. Considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, this historic church features heav
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Chateauneuf-du-Pape If youre even moderately familiar with wines, chances are youve heard of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Previously considered an inferior wine, Chateauneuf-du-Pape reds are now held in high esteem and can put quite the dent in your wallet. But what comes as a surprise to many is that lik
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Quai Lunel
Quai Lunel Nestled east of the hill park, Colline du Chateau, is Quai Lunel in Nice’s Old Port, a great place to wander and find a restaurant for lunch or dinner with a view.The Old Port fills with yachts at any time of the year and is a great place to soak up the maritime atmosphere and Nice, bot
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Marie-Antoinette Estate
Marie-Antoinette Estate Marie-Antoinette left a mark on Versailles larger than any other left by the queens of the French monarchy, and the physical embodiment of her maverick ways can be found at her estate on the grounds of the Gardens of Versailles.The Marie-Antoinette Estate is comprised of se
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Roussillon
Roussillon While Provence is more a state of mind than a place – you cant actually point to Provence on a map – the hilltop village of Roussillon is exactly what visitors think of when they say they want to visit Provence. Picturesque, compact, colorful and with astounding views of the countryside
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Rue Mouffetard Market
Rue Mouffetard Market One of the oldest streets in Paris, running from Maubert place to the Saint Medard Square in Paris Latin Quarter, Rue Mouffetard is built along the route of an ancient Roman Road. Today, the pedestrianized street is the lifeline of one of Paris most atmospheric areas, with to
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Picasso Museum (Musée Picasso)
Picasso Museum (Musée Picasso) Europe has no lack of Picasso museums, but the Musée Picasso in Paris should be at the top of your list. The Hotel Salé, a mid-17th-century home in Le Marais, was renovated from residence to museum, starting in 1968, and since then has developed a world-class collect
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Grand Place
Grand Place The center of Lille, the Grand Place (or, as its officially called, the Place du Général de Gaulle) is a magnet for tourists and a meeting point for locals. Celebrations, ceremonies, Christmas markets - it all happens here. The plaza is surrounded by grand buildings in the Belgian styl
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Calanques National Park
Calanques National Park Calanques National Park (Parc national des Calanques) sits in the south of France between Marseille and Cassis. The area boasts dramatic rocky inlets, azure waters and pebble beaches, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to hike, swim and sail. The park is r
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Fine Arts Museum (Musee des Beaux Arts)
Fine Arts Museum (Musee des Beaux Arts) Lilles Fine Arts Museum, or Palais des Beaux-Arts, is a giant - only the Louvre tops it for size among Frances museums, and its collection is suitably illustrious. It was instituted in 1801 as part of Napoleons push to bring art to the masses. Its housed in
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Musee de la Monnaie
Musee de la Monnaie Housed in the Palais Conti, the neoclassical eighteenth century royal mint building, the Musee de la Monnaie traces the history of global and French coinage from its pre-Roman roots through modern times. The Monnaie de Paris, the royal mint, was founded in 864, making it one of
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Château de Fontainebleau
Château de Fontainebleau Château de Fontainebleau is a popular destination for those looking for a day trip from Paris. Once here, it can be a full day of fun for the entire family. From touring the massive interior to boating in the lake, riding a Segway around the parks or even taking a horse-dr
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Château Margaux
Château Margaux Found in the sandy flatlands of the Médoc region in southwest France, Château Margaux is today known for producing some of the finest – and most expensive – Premier Grand Cru Classé Bordeaux wines in the world. Unusually for Bordeaux, the Margaux estate produces whites as well as r
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Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen
Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen One of largest and most varied antiques and flea markets in world, stretching over an incredible seven hectares, the Marché aux Puces de Saint Ouen (Saint Ouen Flea Market) is more than just a market: it’s a Parisian institution. Listed as a French urban heritage sit
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Gordes
Gordes When you stand at the precipice of the precariously perched Gordes in Provence and look into the valley below, youll see a road leading away towards Apt. See it? That road is thousands of years old, built by the Romans. So in case the town itself doesnt knock your socks off – and if it does
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Cannes Cruise Port
Cannes Cruise Port For all its glamorous association with Hollywood stars and European royalty, Cannes can seem a little disappointing outside the weeks of the annual film festival and it is often used as a gateway to the rest of the French Riviera including Monte Carlo. But Cannes itself is a pre
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Château de Fontainebleau
Château de Fontainebleau Château de Fontainebleau is a popular destination for those looking for a day trip from Paris. Once here, it can be a full day of fun for the entire family. From touring the massive interior to boating in the lake, riding a Segway around the parks or even taking a horse-dr
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St Germain des Prés
St Germain des Prés As is common in Europe, the St Germain des Prés neighborhood is named after its church, in this case the sixth-century Benedictine Église de St-Germain-des-Prés, named after St Germain, in honor of the Bishop of Paris. We have this church to thank for the student-led vibe of th
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Vaux-le-Vicomte Palace
Vaux-le-Vicomte Palace The grandiose and awe-inspiring Château de Vaux-de-Vicomte is one of Europes most influential and most important architectural landmarks. While simultaneously being one of Frances premiere hotspots for aristocratic gatherings, the interior is lavishly decorated with stunning
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