From the top of its towers 50 metres above the city, the Palace of the Popes rises above Avignon and its ramparts, and gives the city its exceptional character. The monument is a tourist attraction that welcomes more than 650,000 visitors per year, and is one of the 10 most visited monuments in France. Important …
The Arc de Triomphe, more simply called Arc de Triomphe, is located on the Place Charles de Gaulle (formerly called Place de l’Etoile) in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. It has a totally privileged location. Located at the very top of the Champs-Elysées, the monument offers an incredible view for those who take the time to …
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This 17th century French castle is a lesson in luxury and opulence: hundreds of acres of landscaped gardens, more than 2,300 rooms, an immense collection of Renaissance art, an opera house and a 75-meter long Hall of Mirrors lined with mirrors and statues. Its designers did not do things by halves (its more than 1,200 …
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Commissioned by King Francis I, with design elements attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, it is considered the largest and most majestic of the Loire castles. You can freely visit the castle, and explore its forest and gardens throughout the day. It is located in Chambord, France. The Chambord Castle has always been dedicated to the …
