Snowy Mountains And Vertical Drops: Les Arcs
Looking for a destination where you can be surrounded by billions of snowflakes, forever solid glaciers and winter sports passionate people? Characterized as one of the ''mega resorts'' in the French Alps, Les Arcs is a a comfortable world-class...
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A Fortified Treasure: Castres
Derived from the Latin word ''castrum'' translated as ''fortified place'', the French destination where socialist leader Jean Jaures was born is one stop on the map for the ones interested in history, art or religion. Historically, Castres gained...
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The Thistle Capital: Nancy
Nicknamed the ''capitale de l'Est'' (the capital of the East), Nancy has been competing with the present capital city Paris starting with the 19th century when it grew to be an important center of art and architecture. Famous for being the...
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''Not French, Not Brenton, but Malouins'': St-Malo
The appeal of St. Malo does not resume to the fact that it is considered Brittany's most visited place. Guided by the motto ''not French, not Brenton, but Malouins'', this French destination and its medieval walls is the former home of the...
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The Birthplace Of The Emperor: Ajaccio
Napoleon Bonaparte was a famous military genius, a political leader, an emperor of France and a world renown cultural icon. A primary symbol in the country of the Eiffel Tower, Napoleon was born in the city Ajaccio. Carrying a Latin name with an...
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A Site To Galvanize The Artist in You: Cliffs of Étretat
Probably the most photographed spot in France, the eroded formations called the Cliffs of Etretat have been classified as a Site of Major National Importance and are among the most visited attractions in Upper Normandy. Painted at sunset, at...
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The Best Of Many An Empire: Metz
The city of Metz in France has seen conquerors come and go. It has seen Empires come and go. And it has seen borders come and go. What does remain are the ruins and buildings that these rulers and their empires have left behind. You'll find Metz...
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Stage For The 15th Century Stars: Rouen
The French city of Rouen in the Normandy region wasn't always French. It once belonged to the English, causing a rift known as the Hundred Years War--and giving us one of the most famous names of the 15th century, Joan of Arc. St. Joan of Arc...
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Where Medieval Is Modern Day History: Les Eyzies De Tayac
Les Eyzies de Tayac in the Dordogne Department of Aquitaine is a delight for anyone looking for the romantic side of France with chateaux, and those looking for something a bit more adventurous. History lovers will no doubt fall in love with this...
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The Motherlode Of Culture And History: Nîmes
For those of you looking for a place where you can go white water rafting or somehow manage to propel yourself at Mach-5 down a cliff (or something adrenaline pumping like that) then maybe the refined town of Nîmes (pronounced Nim) in Southern...
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The Scent Of A Good French Wine: Beaune
Beaune in the Côte-d'Or of the Burgundy Region is quite small, just over 30 kilometer square with a population of around 22,000 people. Lucky Ducks. Who wouldn't want to live around all those grapes that are made into the most delicious of French...
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A Land Fit For A Queen: Monpazier
Once home to Eleanor of Aquitaine (a British and French Queen) and Henry II of England, Monpazier is more famous for it being a "bastide" town. Whatever the politics surrounding this 13th century village's origins, you're bound to pretty much...
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Living Medieval In Today's World: Sarlat-la-Canéda
Unofficially the town of Sarlat-la-Canéda in the Dordogne Region of southwestern France is known simply as Sarlat. Whatever name you choose to call it, it doesn't change the fact that this medieval town (that's been around for the better part of...
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Dijon's Been Around Longer Than The Mustard: Dijon
It's a sure bet that many of you heard of Dijon mustard. But, how many of you know about the city of Dijon in the Côte-d'Or Department of the Burgundy Region was around long before the condiment found its way into recipes and sandwiches around...
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The Authentic Starry Night over Rhone: Arles
With Roman and Romanesque monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1981, Arles has been known since ancient times as inhabited by the Ligurians, the Celtics, the Phoenicians and the Romans. The largest commune in metropolitan France has...
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