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Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne (Castle of the Dukes of Brittany)
Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne (Castle of the Dukes of Brittany) With its dramatic bridged moat, looming stone-brick watchtowers and gleaming white tufa, the Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne (Castle of the Dukes of Brittany) is a glorious amalgamation of a grand ducal palace and medieval military fortre
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Château de Saumur
Château de Saumur Peering down over the Loire riverside from its hilltop perch and framed by the cobblestone lanes and half-timbered houses of Saumur’s atmospheric Old Town, the majestic Château de Saumur is among the most picturesque of the Loire Valley and its imposing silhouette is omnipresent.
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Chateau de Nitray
Chateau de Nitray This tiny chateau may be one of France’s smallest, but its charm and character are unmatched. Built in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, the castle is currently owned by a family that uses the historic structure to carry on the age-old tradition of local wine making. Visito
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Chateau de Langeais
Chateau de Langeais Château de Langeais is one of the Loire Valleys most interactive castles. Far from being just a remnant of the past, the interior features faithful recreations of not only the furniture and art that were once found in the rooms, but also period-correct lighting, mannequins in p
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Chateau de Cheverny
Chateau de Cheverny The Château de Cheverny is an excellent choice for those looking to spend a full day at one of the castles of the Loire Valley. With extensive grounds, a cafe on site and cars and boats for rent, theres plenty to do and see after touring the exquisite castle itself. The unique
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Chateau de Chenonceau
Chateau de Chenonceau When approaching the moat entrance to Château de Chenonceau, it may seem at first like it is not that big. But the surprise is in whats behind it – a massive gallery that spans the Cher River. In fact, a birds-eye view would confirm that the entire castle sits squarely in the
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Chateau de Champs-sur-Marne
Chateau de Champs-sur-Marne Largely regarded as one of the most beautiful chateau of the Île-de-France region, the Chateau de Champs-sur-Marne makes a popular day trip from Paris as well as a worthwhile detour from nearby Disneyland Paris. Built by Jean-Baptiste Bullet de Chamblain in the early 18
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Château de Chambord
Château de Chambord Château de Chambord is perhaps the most iconic of the Loire Valley castles, with its multi-gabled roof, palatial grounds and opulent interior. The 15th-century castle, which took only 28 years to build and has had no additions in the ensuing centuries, receives well over half a
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Chateau de Blois
Chateau de Blois With 100 bedrooms, three architectural styles and almost 800 years of history, the Château de Blois is a favorite of travelers to the Loire Valley. Although the French Revolution left it in a looted and rundown condition, its use as a military barracks helped save it from being ra
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Château de Bazoches
Château de Bazoches Built on the site of an old Roman post in the 12th century, Château de Bazoches is one of the finest properties in Burgundy. Privately owned and a listed Heritage Building, the feudal château was passed on to many wealthy Middle Ages families until it was finally inhabited by n
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Chartres
Chartres The northern gateway to the Loire Valley and a popular day trip from Paris, the historic town of Chartres is quintessentially French – a storybook town of cobblestone lanes, half-timbered buildings and quaint stone footbridges crisscrossing the Eure River. Chartres’ most noteworthy attrac
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Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Revered by Catholics as the site of several visions of the Virgin Mary in 1830, Paris Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is an important place of prayer and pilgrimage for Catholics from all over the world. The church was consecrated as the Chapel
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Chapelle Bellini
Chapelle Bellini The Chapelle Bellini was well-known painter Emmanuel Bellinis studio, and houses an exhibition of some of his works. Built in the late 19th century by Comte Vitali, the chapel was part of the Villa Fiorentina and was once home to the Princess of Serbia. A Cannes native, Bellini la
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Champagnerie Mercier
Champagnerie Mercier Home to the best-selling champagne in France, the Champagnerie Mercier ranks as one of Champagne’s most popular champagne houses and the iconic family brand has been producing quality bubbly since 1858. The historic cellars in Epernay opened their doors in 1869 and tours now o
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Champagne Pommery
Champagne Pommery Founded in 1858 by Alexandre Louis Pommery and Narcisse Greno, Champagne Pommery was at one time better known for its wool trading than for its bubbly. Today, however, this massive house is one of the Champagne region’s largest producers of the popular celebratory beverage and a
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Chablis
Chablis The northernmost wine district in Burgundy is not only home to some of the most sought after vintages, it also happens to be staggeringly stunning. Nicknamed the “Golden Door of Burgundy,” the village of just 2,500 occupants has numerous remarkable edifices, including the City Hall, the Po
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Centre dHistoire de la Resistance et de la Deportation
Centre dHistoire de la Resistance et de la Deportation After Northern France fell to the Nazis, Lyon became the seat of the French Resistance. Information, arms, and supplies flowed across the mountains and into the city, where the nations bravest freedom fighters plotted liberation. The Nazis wer
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Cathedral of Notre Dame
Cathedral of Notre Dame Second only to Paris’ famous cathedral of the same name, the Strasbourg Cathedral de Notre-Dame (also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg, or simply, Strasbourg Cathedral) is the second-most-visited cathedral in France, drawing up to 4 million annual visitors.
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Cathédrale St-André
Cathédrale St-André The most remarkable religious building in Bordeaux, according to locals, Cathédrale St-André is famous for having a separate and independent bell tower. The cathedral was first built in the 13th century and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, while having once played a signifi
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Castre Museum (Musee de la Castre)
Castre Museum (Musee de la Castre) Situated in a medieval castle atop Le Suquet, the Castre Museum is home to a wide collection of antiquities, particularly from the Mediterranean and the Middle East. The chateau itself is a historical monument, and the collections housed within will be of particu
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