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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Notre-Dame Cathedral: Before the Fire
Uniquely connected to the history of Paris, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame is 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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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.
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