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Visit the Ruins of the Romanesque Abbey of Jumièges near Rouen

December 7, 2013 by Henk Bekker in France, Normandy, Seine-Maritime

Lantern tower ruins at Jumièges

The remains of the Romanesque Abbaye de Jumièges are amongst the most beautiful ruins in all of France. It is fine day trip from Rouen in Normandy. The ruins of the former Benedictine Abbey of Jumièges in Seine-Maritime in Upper Normandy are considered by many to be the finest ruins in France. This enormous Romanesque abbey was constructed during the lifetime of William … [Read more...]

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Top Sights to See in Bourges in Berry / Cher

October 9, 2013 by Henk Bekker in Bourges, Centre, France

Bourges Cathedral lit up at night

The UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral, palace of Jacques Coeur and old town with 400 half-timbered houses are the top sights to see in Bourges in Cher, France Centre. Bourges in the historic province of Berry is one of the most interesting cities to visit in the France Centre region. The town, which was a major economic and political center during the Middle Ages, has more … [Read more...]

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See Palais Jacques Coeur – Flamboyant Gothic in Bourges

October 9, 2013 by Henk Bekker in Bourges, Centre, France

Gothic Facade of the Palais Jacques Coeur in Bourges

The palace of Jacques Coeur is a top sight to see in Bourges and one of the finest flamboyant Gothic civilian building in France. The mid-15th-century Palais Jacques Coeur in Bourges in France Centre is a sumptuous private residence built by a minister of finance with exquisite taste. It is flamboyant Gothic – an architectural style perfectly suited for the ostentations … [Read more...]

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Visiting Château de Chenonceau in France

September 14, 2013 by Henk Bekker in France, Loire

Chateau de Chenonceau on the Cher

Château de Chenonceau is the most romantic castle and the most popular monument to see in the Loire region of France. Château de Chenonceau is the most popular and arguably the most recognizable chateau in the Loire Valley. This incredibly romantic Renaissance chateau celebrated its 500th anniversary in 2013. Château de Chenonceau is most famous for it gallery that spans the … [Read more...]

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Historic Chenonceau – The Ladies’ Chateau

September 14, 2013 by Henk Bekker in France, Loire

Storm clouds over Château de Chenonceau

Chenonceau, the Ladies’ chateau, has an interesting history as royal residence in the Loire and center of power in the 16th-century Kingdom of France. Romantic Château de Chenonceau celebrated its official 500th anniversary at the start of 2013. When construction of the present Renaissance palace started in 1513, few could have expected that in the following century … [Read more...]

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Touring Château de Chenonceau on the Cher

September 14, 2013 by Henk Bekker in France, Loire

Panorama picture of Chateau de Chenonceau

Visitors to romantic Château de Chenonceau can see the magnificent palace and gallery spanning the Cher River, formal gardens and a maze. Château de Chenonceau is the most popular castle to visit in the Loire region of France. Visitors crowd into the small but beautifully restored palace with its famous gallery spanning the River Cher on an arcaded bridge. Chenonceau is also … [Read more...]

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Tips on Visiting Château de Chenonceau in France

September 14, 2013 by Henk Bekker in France, Loire

Blue Skies over Château de Chenonceau

Chenonceau’s opening hours are long but its popularity makes early morning and late afternoon the best times to see the chateau. Château de Chenonceau claims to be the most popular privately owned monument in France. It is also the second most visited chateau in France, only behind the Palace of Versailles. High visitor numbers are no empty claim but the absolute beauty of … [Read more...]

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Buying Tickets for Château de Chenonceau

September 14, 2013 by Henk Bekker in France, Loire

Château de Chenonceau in France

Tickets for Chenonceau may be bought from vending machines or ticket windows at the chateau or online in advance. The prices are the same. Château de Chenonceau is the most popular chateau to visit in the Loire region and in France second only to the Palace of Versailles. This most romantic of castles is privately owned and ticket prices are slightly pricier than average for … [Read more...]

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See Top Sights in Wall-Enclosed Langres

May 1, 2013 by Henk Bekker in Champagne, France

Defense walls of Langres

Langres is a beautiful wall-enclosed fortified town on a promontory in the Marne Valley on the edge of the Champagne-Ardenne and Burgundy regions in eastern France. The fortified, wall-enclosed town Langres is pleasant day-trip destination or stopover when traveling in the Champagne-Ardenne and Burgundy regions in France. This small town on a promontory in the Marne … [Read more...]

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Visit Le Poët-Laval in Drôme en Provence, France

May 12, 2011 by Henk Bekker in France, Provence

Musée du Protestantisme Dauphinois

Le Poët-Laval is a very small fortified village beautifully located in the Drôme region of northern Provence in France. Top sights to see in this wall-enclosed town include a castle, church ruins, medieval buildings, a small museum, marvelous views and town fortifications. The very small wall-enclosed town Le Poët-Laval (population almost 900) is mostly visited for its compact … [Read more...]

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