Dinard, France
If Saint-Malo is for pirates, Dinard is for elegance! Situated in a lovely position overlooking the Rance Estuary, the beautiful 19th century villas are just made for the aristocracy.
France
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The Pirates of Saint-Malo
The walled town of Saint-Malo, once a haven for the pirates paid by the French government to harrass the English across the channel, now plays host to the thousands of tourists that flock there every summer.
Reporters Memorial, Bayeux
The Reporters Memorial in Bayeux is an avenue of white remembrance slabs of stone, each seven feet high, and each recording the names of reporters who were killed reporting conflict.
Notre-Dame Cathedral, Bayeux
The Notre-Dame Cathedral in the centre of Bayeux was built in 1077 and was the original home of the Bayeux Tapestry. It is known as Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux.
Bayeux, France
Bayeux is a picturesque medieval village in Western France, largely unscared by past conflicts, but with a unique connection to the past.
Cimetière de Montmartre
Burial place of many famous people, the Cimetière de Montmartre is an evocative, indeed atmospheric, place
Marché aux Fleurs
The Marché aux Fleurs on Isle de la Cité is one of the last remaining flower markets in Paris.
Conciergerie
Once part of a palace, the Conciergerie housed over 4000 prisoners at the height of the French Revolution.
Pompidou Centre
The inside-out building – a taste of modern for Paris. Home to the Musee National d’Art Moderne.
Place des Vosges
A favourite place for Parisians and tourists to rest awhile from busy life.
Sainte-Chapelle
Fifteen 15 stained-glass windows separated by narrow columns soar up to the ceiling which is studded by golden stars against a blue background.
Les Invalides
Site of the Dome Church and Napoleon’s grave, Les Invalides has also long functioned as a military hospital.
The Eiffel Tower
As you walk down through the Trocadero Gardens and fountains, the tower gets higher and higher until it soars above.
Sacre-Coeur
Montmartre’s castle in the sky. You can climb the 90 metre tower for a view over Paris.
Musee du Louvre
The world’s greatest art museum – the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and Winged Victory – just get lost and enjoy it.
Versailles Palace and Estate
Only pictures can describe the gloriousness of the most richly decorated palace in the world.
The Market at Blvde Richard Lenoire
Every Thursday and Sunday the Blvde Richard Lenoire in Paris is taken over by fresh food stall holders.
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