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.
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170 Years to build, a day to be destroyed
Notre-Dame Cathedral: Before the Fire
The Cathedral of Notre Dame is uniquely connected to the history of Paris. Situated on the Ile de la Cite, construction commenced in 1163 and it took 170 years to complete.
Now, after the disasterous fire of April, 2019 (re)construction will commence again.
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