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The Episcopal City of Albi. © Hemis.fr

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The Episcopal City of Albi

Situated in the Midi-Pyrénées region the city of Albi conceals an Episcopal City home to Sainte-Cécile cathedral and the fortified Berbie Palace.

The fortified city of Carcassonne. © Only France

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The fortified city of Carcassonne

The City of Carcassonne, an exceptional example of a fortified medieval city, played a role of primary importance in the history of the Languedoc ... region and the south of France.
The Arc de Triomphe. © Hemis.fr

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The Arc de Triomphe

For two centuries, the Arc de Triomphe has proudly stood at the centre of the Place de l'Étoile in Paris. Offering panoramic views and 19th ... century sculptures, it is one of the most visited monuments in the French capital.

Episcopal City of Albi © Jean Reynes - OT Albi

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Château de Blois. © Hemis.fr

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Château de Blois

Le château de Blois (The Castle of Blois) is located in Blois, a large city situated on the banks of the Loire River, halfway between Tours and ... Orléans. Previously the estate of the powerful Counts of Blois and also that of Charles d'Orléans, the Duke of Penthièvre, it became the favoured residence of Kings of France for over a century, beginning with Louis XII, born in Blois in 1462. It is a fascinating course of architecture and history.
blue surgeonfish © Aquarium des Lagons

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The Aquarium des Lagons in Nouméa

To discover the magic of the coral reefs, there’s nothing quite like a visit to New Caledonia, home to the largest barrier reef in the world, listed ... as World Heritage. The Aquarium des Lagons in Nouméa opened in 2007.
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