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Place Vendome
Place Vendome One of the most striking of Paris’ public squares, Place Vendomes historic architecture meets luxury shopping in a large octagonal space located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. The majestic ensemble of early 18th-century buildings designed by architect Jules-Hardouin Mansart enci
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Sewers of Paris
Sewers of Paris A mind-boggling network of tunnels stretching for 2,100 kilometers beneath the French capital; the sewers of Paris are one of the most unique and impressive sewage systems in the world. The city’s first underground sewer dates back as early as 1370, but the innovative system still
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Paris Sewer Museum
Paris Sewer Museum Devoted to telling the story of Paris’ world-renowned sewage network – a formidable 2,100 kilometers of tunnels that run beneath the city’s streets – the Paris Sewer Museum, or Musée des Égouts de Paris, is one of the capital’s most oddly fascinating museums. As well as walking
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Lourmarin Castle
Lourmarin Castle Chateau de Lourmarin is a castle in the town of Lourmarin in southern France. It was originally built as a fortress in the 12th and 13th centuries, though little remains of this structure. What visitors can see today is the castle that was converted in the 15th century. There is a
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Château de Crémat
Château de Crémat As far as historic French castles go, the Château de Crémat is a mere infant, built in the beginning of the 20th century. But it was designed to appear like it was there long before the city of Nice that spreads below it, with a mixture of architectural styles and a creamy exteri
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Cabardès Wine Region
Cabardès Wine Region While not the most famous nor the most popular wine appellation in southern France, Cabardès is not one to be overlooked either. Huddled in the arid rolling hills surrounding the medieval fortress of Carcassonne, Cabardès has a surprisingly large array of flavors depending on
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Ancient Theatre of Fourviere
Ancient Theatre of Fourviere The oldest Roman theater in France, Lyon’s Ancient Theatre of Fourvière was built under the orders of Augustus and expanded in Hadrian’s time. Completed in 17 B.C. with space for 10,000 people, today the Grand Theatre is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lyon.
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Abbaye Saint Victor
Abbaye Saint Victor Abbaye Saint Victor in Marseille may not be at the top of everyones to-see list, especially when the nearby, picturesque Notre Dame Basilica and its birds-eye view are such a big draw. But there are two reasons this abbey should be added: First, its a convenient stop on the way
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St Etienne du Mont
St Etienne du Mont In a city filled with beautiful churches and cathedrals the likes of Notre Dame and Sainte-Chapelle, St Etienne du Mont remains one of the prettiest ecclesiastical buildings in Paris. Built between 1492 and 1655, the Gothic and Renaissance-style church in the city’s Latin Quarte
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Hotel de Ville de Paris
Hotel de Ville de Paris With its spectacular Neo-Renaissance frontage presiding over the Place de Grève in the city center, the Hotel de Ville is among Paris most impressive architectural works. Reconstructed in 1873, the prestigious building kept much of its original style and its exteriors remai
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Calanque d’En-Vau
Calanque d’En-Vau Calanque d’En-Vau is one of the many fjord-like inlets along the coastline between Cassis and Marseilles. It’s hard to believe that this wild, untamed nature is right outside a major city, but once there, the hustle and bustle of Marseilles might as well be on the other side of t
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Colmar
Colmar The self-proclaimed capital of the Alsace wine region, Colmar is an undeniable highlight of the famous Alsace Wine Route and renowned for its beautifully preserved medieval center. Colmar is postcard-worthy from all angles, with its half-timbered buildings painted in a rainbow of colors, fi
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Bourg
Bourg Perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the confluence of the Dordogne and Garonne rivers, the small town of Bourg (also known as Bourg-sur-Gironde) was built in Roman times, invaded by the Visigoths, ravaged by the Normans, fortified by the English, and visited by royalty such as Louis XIV.
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Museum of Modern Art
Museum of Modern Art Lilles Museum of Modern Art (now called LAM) was founded on the savvy eye of Roger Dutilleul, a collector who began picking up work by Picasso and other soon-to-become influential painters in the 1900s. His son inherited his collection and used it as a basis for todays museum.
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Cathedrale Notre Dame de la Treille
Cathedrale Notre Dame de la Treille The Cathedrale Notre Dame de la Treille takes its name from a 12th-century figure of the Virgin that has been long revered in the city. The cathedral was built by wealthy inhabitants of the city, starting in the late 19th century; building didnt finish until the
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Théâtre des Nouveautés
Théâtre des Nouveautés Sitting in Paris’s theater district on the southern edges of Montmartre, the Théâtre des Nouveautés (literally the ‘theater of the new’) opened in 1921 and features a plush scarlet-and-gold auditorium with seating for 585. Designed by architect Adolf Tiers, this is the fourt
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Senanque Abbey
Senanque Abbey The 12th-century Sénanque Abbey, which to this day is the home and worshiping place of Cistercian monks, has no great history. There are no iconic frescoes or statues to see, and while pretty, it isnt especially notable architecturally. So why is it on every visitors must-see list w
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Molinard Parfumery
Molinard Parfumery Since its founding in 1849 in the Grasse Province in the south of France, this world-class perfumery has been creating famous fragrances for men, women, dignitaries and even soldiers for more than 150 years. Travelers can embark on a one-of-a-kind tour of Molinard Parfumery that
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Les Halles Market
Les Halles Market Avignon’s Les Halles market is home to about 40 stalls, each selling some sort of Provençal goodies, from cheese and meats to oysters and foie gras, even rose petal-perfumed sea salt. There’s a wine bar and well-loved Italian stand too, and the popular market is easy to spot—its
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Bay of Arcachon
Bay of Arcachon Planning a wine tasting trip to Bordeaux? Sounds like fun! But after, say, a full week of visiting vineyards and sipping wines, its going to start to blur together and you may even start to get bored. Ah, the problems one has when vacationing in France!Luckily, this delicious probl
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