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Vaux le Vicomte Castle
77950 Maincy, France
This magnificent castle of the 17th century is located in the commune of Maincy in Seine-et-Marne, 50 km southeast of Paris, near Melun.Here you will discover two wonders: the castle and the French garden. They are considered one of the largest private properties classified as historical monuments. ...
The Louvre
75058 Paris CEDEX 01, France
Over the recent years, the Louvre has been considered one of the most visited museums in the world. It is located in the heart of Paris, on the right bank of the River Seine. Construction of the castle began in the 13th century during the reign of Philip Augustus. Originally, a medieval fortress ...
The Walled Town of Carcassonne
Carcassonne, France
Between Toulouse and Narbonne to Carcassonne is a medieval town in the modern city. It is easy to distinguish thanks to its enormous doors and walls. This is one of the largest fortified cities in Europe.
Oppidum from the Iron Age, became a Roman city century BCE. The city is then fortified over ...
Arc of triomphe
Place Charles de Gaulle, Paris 75008, France
In the center of Charles de Gaulle in Paris is world famous Arc de Triomphe. It is considered one of the brightest symbols of the city. Construction of the tower lasted for more than three decades, from 1806 to 1836. The construction of this historical monument was dedicated to the mighty ...
Eiffel Tower
Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France
Eiffel Tower is the first Paris landmark which comes to mind. This famous symbol of the French capital is considered to be the main tourist destination throughout France.The story of the 300 metre tower began in 1887. Following the work of more than three hundred workers in the construction of the ...
Place Massena
06300 Nice, France
Constituting the center of Nice, this place is spacious and colorful, it represents well the heat of south-eastern France. From one end to the other there is the Rue Massena and Rue de l'Opera. Its construction started between the years 1820-1830 and was named after André Massena, Nice ...
The Promenade des Anglais
06200 Nice, France
The Promenade des Anglais is a great avenue which extends over almost the entire coast of Nice, from the Pont Napoleon III to Quai des USA. So you can take a pleasant walk of about 7 km along the Mediterranean Sea. Indeed a wide footway and cycle track are available to visitors. It is decorated in ...
Chambord Castle
41250 Chambord, France
The largest castle in the Loire region is located in the department of Loir-et-Cher 15 km east of Blois and 2 hours south of Paris. Its construction began in the early sixteenth century. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This castle is located in the heart of the largest forest in Europe ...
Fort Saint-Jean
Marseille, France
Fort St. John is located in the northwest part of the Old Port of Marseille at the end of Quai du Port near the city hall. It is a place whose foundations date back to the twelfth century and the majority of buildings in the seventeenth century. The remains of the sixth century Av J.-C were ...
Fontaine de la Rotonde
Place du General de Gaulle, Aix-en-Provence, France
La Fontaine de la Rotonde marked the entrance of the Aix-en-Provence in the past. But the city has changed since it is now in the center, surrounded by a circular plaza linking four main avenues of the city. This is one of the most famous monuments of Aix. It consists of two circular basins: The ...
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