architecture in FranceShow all entries with tags: architecture |
1. Travel Tip:
Traditional Bresse
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Saint-Usuge is a small town in France’s Saône-et-Loire department and is a fairly quiet and rural place that doesn’t attract much tourism. If you do find yourself passing... Tags for this Travel Tip: bresse farm architecture usuge burgundy |
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2. Travel Tip:
Romantic Castle of Chenonceau
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The Chenonceau Castle is one of the most beautiful and inspiring castles I ever visited. Located in the River Loire’s valley area, its history has to do with several notorious women – hence its... Tags for this Travel Tip: beauty architecture history gardens |
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3. Travel Tip:
Blois' impressive Royal Castle
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The Royal Castle of Blois is another of the jewels built along the valley of the Loire River, in central France. In the inner patio the wing of King François I is perhaps most famous for its... Tags for this Travel Tip: architecture history decor |
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4. Travel Tip:
Arc de Triomphe
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The Arc de Triomphe is one of my top three favourite sights in Paris. The first is the Basilica de Sacre Coeur, the second is the Eiffel Tower and then there's the Triumphal Arch that's found... Tags for this Travel Tip: architecture paris monument |
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5. Travel Tip:
Basilique de Sacre Coeur or the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
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The Basilica of the Sacred Heart is at the top of Montmartre, the highest point in Paris, so it seems to sit at the top of the city. It's a beautiful white-domed structure. It will always remain... Tags for this Travel Tip: basilica church paris history architecture view |
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6. Travel Tip:
Château de Versailles
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It felt so surreal to actually be on the premises of the Palace of Versailles after reading about it for years in world history books. It's no surprise that it falls under one of UNESCO's World... Tags for this Travel Tip: louisxiv palace versailles chateau paris france architecture |
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7. Travel Tip:
Bordeaux - World Heritage Urbanism
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I was in Bordeaux a couple of times, my visits being mostly related to the aerospace companies and activities that are so abundant in this city - built on the margins of the Garonne River. ... Tags for this Travel Tip: architecture urbanism cathedral |
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8. Travel Tip:
Royal Saltworks
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If you’re interested in architecture, particularly the “utopian” architects of the 18th century then a trip to the Royal Salt works at Arc-et-Sennans will make your day! The... Tags for this Travel Tip: salt factory unusual architecture ledoux utopian france industrial enlightenment 18thcentury |
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9. Travel Tip:
Pont du Gard
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Have you ever wondered where the three-level bridge featured on the back of five Euro note is found? Well it’s the impressive Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct near the village of Remoulins and one... Tags for this Travel Tip: bridge euronote roman aqueduct unusual architecture antiquity bridge |
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