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At the crossroads of Touraine, Anjou and Poitou, the town of Richelieu is a unique example of 17th-century town planning in France. Situated in the department of Indre-et-Loire, the town, or rather the market town (1,700 inhabitants), surrounded by ramparts...
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Nestling in the wild coves of Les Goudes in Marseille, Baie des Singes offers a captivating blend of history, stunning scenery and exceptional cuisine, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking an authentic Mediterranean experience....
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In La Riche, 3 km from Tours, the priory of St Cosme was founded in the 11th century to welcome pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. It was the home of Ronsard, prior from 1565 to 1585. copyright C....
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"Beautiful as a fairy palace, grand as a king's palace", said Victor Hugo. "A monument of pride", according to Flaubert. François 1st was the creator of Chambord, a symbol of the Renaissance, on the edge of the Val...
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A privileged witness of the Renaissance, Pierre de Ronsard, leader of the Pléiade along with Joachim du Bellay (1522-1560), was a great poet, a good Christian and even a good religious. This year marks the 500th anniversary of his...
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