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Marvel at the wooden organ and work out the parables depicted in the stained glass in this blend of two separate religious buildings.

This serene mountain town has rustic charm and natural beauty and is the site of one of Europe’s most famous divine encounters.

Whether you’re catching a train or not, be sure to visit this “secular cathedral,” an early 20th-century icon that sits on a hill north of Old Town Limoges.

Learn about the Hussars and take the charming little train around the vast gardens in the Gateway to the Pyrenees.

Glimpse the lifestyle of French nobility amid the 18th-century furnishings and artworks of this mansion, with impressive layered garden and majestic staircase.

Marvel at the wooden organ and work out the parables depicted in the stained glass in this blend of two separate religious buildings.

Between the vineyards of this world-famous wine-growing region are ancient towns, medieval estates and a large collection of Romanesque churches.

The hometown of the photograph is full of an infectious energy and historic half-timbered houses, making it one of France’s most pleasant towns for an urban stroll.

One of the oldest museums in France, this institution is a fantastic place to see paintings, sculptures and architecture spanning centuries, back to the Middle Ages.

Ducks swim in ponds and peacocks roam the landscaped lawns of this lush park, which features a museum, cloister and orangery. 

One of the oldest museums in France, this institution is a fantastic place to see paintings, sculptures and architecture spanning centuries, back to the Middle Ages.

Glimpse the lifestyle of French nobility amid the 18th-century furnishings and artworks of this mansion, with impressive layered garden and majestic staircase.

Marvel at the wooden organ and work out the parables depicted in the stained glass in this blend of two separate religious buildings.

Relax in view of the fountain and examine rare species of trees in one of the so-called Remarkable Gardens of France.

Filled with university students and families, this northern Montpellier neighborhood erupts with excitement for its lively annual jazz band festival. 

Relax in view of the fountain and examine rare species of trees in one of the so-called Remarkable Gardens of France.

Just north of the Place de la Comédie, gardens and student residences provide youthful and serene settings where markets and festivals thrive.

Encounter the fun and elegant features dotted around this large urban park and feed the ducks and swans in the pond.

One of the oldest museums in France, this institution is a fantastic place to see paintings, sculptures and architecture spanning centuries, back to the Middle Ages.

Vacation in a lakeside town in the French Alps where you can pursue a range of outdoor activities year-round.