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Cité du vin the fabulous wine museum of Bordeaux
I saw its swirling shape shimmering on the horizon from the train as I arrived in Bordeaux from Paris. A giant shiny coil on the
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The Chateau d’Anet Loire Valley
The Chateau d’Anet, in the town of Anet, in the Centre-Val de Loire, 78km from Paris was the family home of Diane de Poitiers. It’s
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The Enchanting Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau Loire Valley
On a hot summer’s night, after dinner at the lovely Hotel Le Grand Monarque in the bijou town of Azay-le-Rideau, I decided to stroll through
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Chateau de Sully, Saone-et-Loire Burgundy
Madame de Sévigné, a 17th century aristocrat who is remembered thanks to her fabulous letter writing skills, called the courtyard of the Chateau de Sully
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Chateau d’Ancy-le-Franc Yonne Burgundy
The Chateau d’Ancy-le-Franc was built in the Renaissance style in the middle of 123 acres of parkland in Yonne, the heart of Burgundy. It is
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Fabulous and fragrant Fragonard Perfume Museum Paris
In the shadow of the grand Paris Opera house lies a small and unique museum. The Musée de Pafum Fragonard is not one of the
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Chateau de Germolles, Saône-et-Loire, Burgundy
The ancient chateau de Germolles in Burgundy is really quite extraordinary. Not just for its gorgeous good looks and its wonderful history but because in
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Museum of Roman History Nimes France
Enticingly opposite the 2000-year-old amphitheatre of Nimes, the brand-new museum of Roman History, Musée de la Romanité in Nimes makes for a fascinating visit. The
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Visit to the Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte France
The Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte lies in the lush countryside of Maincy, department Seine et Marne, Ile de France. The famous tapestry makers Gobelins were once
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The Historic Chateau de Blois Loire Valley
The Chateau de Blois is one of the great castles of the Loire Valley. This beautiful castle is famous for its residents but also because
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