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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.

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.

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

To the south of Marseille’s Vieux-Port, this bustling neighborhood along the Avenue Prado is full of magnificent civil and religious architecture.

Housed in two impressive castles, this famous Burgundy winery offers specialized tours of the vines and the grounds, as well as tastings.

Explore the beaches, vineyards and undulating green hills of this traditional coastal department known as the “Real South of France.”

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.

Examine an eclectic and exciting array of artworks and historical objects in an 11th-century hilltop castle that was built by monks.

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.

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

Bike through the city along the banks of the Garonne, relax in one of the many parks and gardens and taste the famous local wines in the beautiful city of Bordeaux.

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.

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.

Bring your kids to the science museum and make a trip down one of the canals that cut across enchanting parks.

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.

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.

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

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

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