Discover the Formidable Fortified Town of Briançon

Alps, Briançon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Unesco Sites

An imposing citadel on a rocky outcrop in a spectacular setting of high mountain peaks… this is the fortified town of Briançon. And it hardly leaves anyone indifferent! ... lire plus !

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Arc Héré, the triumphal arch of Nancy

Lorraine, Monuments of France, Nancy, Unesco Sites

You’ve certainly heard of Paris’ grand Arc de Triomphe. In the Lorraine city of Nancy is another triumphal arch worth mentioning. It might be much smaller that the Parisian monument. ... lire plus !

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Amazing places to see on a Paris by night tour

16th Arrondissement of Paris, 1st Arrondissement of Paris, 4th Arrondissement of Paris, 5th Arrondissement of Paris, 6th Arrondissement of Paris, 7th Arrondissement of Paris, 8th Arrondissement of Paris, Île-de-France, Secret and Offbeat Paris, The Paris Challenge, Unesco Sites, Walking in France

Both in Winter or Summer, the City of lights stays lively all night long. You may want to discover Paris comfortably seated on a tourist bus or on ... lire plus !

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Discover “Rêve de Couleurs” in Reims

Champagne-Ardenne, Christmas Destinations, Photo, Reims, Unesco Sites

On the occasion of the Holiday season, the façade of Reims cathedral is magically enhanced by a  visual and audio scenography: the Rêve de Couleurs light show. Thanks to the ... lire plus !

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The Eiffel Tower by night

16th Arrondissement of Paris, 7th Arrondissement of Paris, Autumn, Blog, Eiffel Tower, Île-de-France, Monuments of France, Monuments of Paris, Paris, Unesco Sites

Today’s photos are about the Eiffel Tower by night. We went to the Esplanade du Trocadéro last night and took a few pictures to make you dream of Paris! Here is ... lire plus !

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West Facade of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris

4th Arrondissement of Paris, Cathedrals & Churches, Churches of Paris, Île-de-France, Monuments of France, Paris, Unesco Sites

The west facade of Notre-Dame cathedral is a remarkable Gothic masterpiece of simplicity and harmony. Architect Le Corbusier described the Notre-Dame’s facade as a ‘pure creation of the ... lire plus !

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Pont-Neuf: the little secrets of Paris’ oldest bridge

1st Arrondissement of Paris, 6th Arrondissement of Paris, Île-de-France, Monuments of France, Monuments of Paris, Paris, Squares and Streets of Paris, Unesco Sites

Despite its name, the Pont-Neuf (literally New Bridge) is Paris’ oldest standing bridge. Spanning the Seine between the Right and Left Banks, it crosses the western tip of ... lire plus !

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Discover the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

1st Arrondissement of Paris, Île-de-France, Monuments of France, Monuments of Paris, Paris, Unesco Sites

The arc de triomphe du Carrousel is a triumphal arch completed by Napoleon in 1809. Situated in the 1st arrondissement of Paris on the place du Carrousel, it ... lire plus !

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Unesco grants the historic centre of Dijon World Heritage status

Blog, Bourgogne, Dijon, Unesco Sites

On the 4th July the city of Dijon in Burgundy received great news when it was revealed that its historic centre was granted World Heritage status by Unesco. ... lire plus !

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The Historical Axis of Paris seen from the Louvre

1st Arrondissement of Paris, Blog, Île-de-France, Monuments of France, Paris, Photo, Squares and Streets of Paris, Unesco Sites

Last Saturday morning our little Aimée (2 yo) and I visited the Louvre. I had not been inside for many years and it was time to say ‘bonjour‘ ... lire plus !

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