Abbaye St-Ouen (Rouen)
The Abbaye St-Ouen is a phenomenal example of Gothic architecture. Within its walls, the enormous h ...
Aitre St-Maclou (Rouen)
The Aitre St-Maclou is home to a lively and energetic mix of students. With Rouen's School of A ...
Altelier Cezane (Aix-en-Provence)
The Musee-Atelier de Paul Cezanne once served as the artist's studio. The work of Cezanne, whic ...
American Church (Paris)
Non-denominational and English-speaking, the American church is a meeting, greeting and resting plac ...
Ancien College de Perigord (Toulouse)
Once a residential college in the Toulouse area. Today, all that is left of this 14th-century monum ...
Ancienne Douane (Strasbourg)
Situated at the heart of a heavy river traffic, Strasbourg specialized early in storing and transfor ...
Arc de Triomphe (Paris)
Commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon, shortly after his victory at Austerlitz, the Arc de Triomphe was n ...
Arenes (Arles)
The Arenes was built in the 1st century AD to display deadly gladiator combats and entertaining circ ...
Arenes (Nimes)
A miniature of the Colesseum in Rome, the Arenes is thought to be the world's best-preserved Rom ...
Avenue des Champs Elysees (Paris)
Boulevard des Champs Elysees is central to most French National celebrations. The Tour de France is ...
Barbizon (Paris)
55 kms from Paris, the town of Barbizon is just down the road. It was the home of the world-famous B ...
Barrage Vauban (Strasbourg)
The Vauban Dam offers vivid views from its grassy roof. From one side you can take in the Ponts Cou ...
During the Franco-Prussian War, Lyon's archbishop vowed that if Lyon was spared from attack, he ...
Basilique St-Remi (Reims)
This tribute to Basquilique's name sake is a powerful dedication to an important man. Its long ...
Bastion de l'Entendard (Bonifacio) (Propriano and Sartene (Corsica))
The Bastion de l'Entendard at the city gate, houses the system of weights and pullys that used t ...
Bateaux Mouches (Paris)
These typical Parisian river boats take visitors on relaxing trips along the Seine. While on the ri ...
Bayeux Tapestry (Rennes)
The Bayeux Tapestry is a 70-meter long and half a meter wide embroidery. Designed and constructed so ...
Boulevard Haussmann (Paris)
This boulevard bears the name of the famous Baron Haussman who is largely responsible for modern day ...
Caen Memorial Museum (Caen)
The Caen Memorial plunges the visitor deep into the history of the 20th century by offering visitors ...
Cafe de la Paix (Paris)
One of the most fashionable cafes in Paris, people-watching goes without compare at Café de la Paix. ...
Capitole/Hotel de Ville (Toulouse)
The Toulousains know the Capitole to be the official seat of local office. However, it is also the r ...
Cathedrale (Ajaccio)
Napoleon was baptized in this ornate 16th-century cathedral. Napoleon's sister Eliza, whom he m ...
Cathedrale (Biarritz and Bayonne)
This vibrant display of Gothic architecture makes the Cathedrale a modern-day masterpiece. Built in ...
Cathedrale de l'Immaculee-Conception (Monaco)
The Cathedrale se l'Immaculee-Conception displays fascinating artwork dedicated to the Immaculat ...
Cathedrale de la Nouvelle Major (Marseille)
This huge reconstruction of the 11th-century original was built under the direction of Napoleon III. ...
Cathedrale Notre-Dame (Reims)
A perpetual art in the making, the Cathedrale Notre-Dame was originally constructed over a span of 1 ...
Cathedrale Notre-Dame (Rouen)
The Cathedrale Notre-Dame's impressive facade has inspired masterpieces by such artistic virtuos ...
Cathedrale Notre-Dame (Strasbourg)
With its single tall spire pointing upwards like an admonishing finger, it dominates the landscape o ...
Originally constructed in 1096, the Cathedrale Notre-Dame et St-Castor, has been destroyed and rebui ...
Cathedrale Notre-Dame-des-Doms (Avignon)
The Cathedrale Notre-Dame-des-Doms glows like a halo for miles around. The Virgin Mary lantern that ...
Cathedrale St Andre (Bordeaux)
The Cathedrale St-Andre was constructed under the rule of Pope Urban II, and although it is not one ...
Cathedrale Ste-Croix (Orleans)
Orleans' most recognizable site, the Cathedrale Ste-Croix is a combination of classic style and ...
Cathedrale Ste-Marie (Bastia)
This 15th-century cathedral is replete with Baroque decoration. Some decorations are still used in ...
Cathedrale Ste-Reparate (Nice)
Ornate cannot begin to describe the elaborate decoration and architecture of the Cathedrale Ste-Repa ...
Cathedrale St-Gatien (Tours)
The Cathedrale St-Gatien is one of the most complete remains of Tours after the Hundred Year's W ...
Cathedrale St-jean (Lyon)
The soaring columns of this grand cathedral have withstood eight centuries of revolutionary destruct ...
Cathedrale St-Sauveur (Aix-en-Provence)
The Cathedrale St-Sauveur lies to the north of cours Mirabeau, within the medieval sophistication of ...
Centre de la Vieille Charite (Marseille)
This remarkable work of architecture was designed in the 17th and 18th centuries as a hospice for th ...
The Centre George Pompidu, or "Boubourg", as it is popularly known, was an outrage to Paris upon its ...
Chambord (Tours)
Chambord,as the largest of the Loire chateaux, covers an area of 32,829 square yards and foreshadows ...
Chantilly (Paris)
Chantilly's golden chateau houses some of Paris' most diverse collections of art. The Conde ...
Chapelle de l'Annonciation (Nice)
Everything from the doors to the floors of this 17th-century chapel are well refined and highly arti ...
Chapelle de la Misericorde (Nice)
Marble, gilt, crystal, domes, everything that is flamboyant is represented in the Chapelle de la Mis ...
Chapelle Imperial (Ajaccio)
The Chapelle Imperial stores the tombs of the Bonaparte family, minus that of Napoleon himself. Nap ...
Chapelle Ste-Croix (Bastia)
The Chapelle Ste-Croix's overwhelming decorations are easily mistaken for something other than a ...
Chapelle St-Jacques-Jesu (Nice)
The open and reserved decoration of this chapel is a stark contrast to the highly ornate chapels of ...
Chartres (Paris)
96 km to the south-west of Paris, Chartres boasts the most beautiful and the largest cathedral in Eu ...
Chateau d'Eau (Toulouse)
Some see the Chateau d' Eae as nothing more than a watertower, but great photographers of the re ...
Citadelle (Corte)
This Vauban-style fortress, built during the 18th century, was built around the original 15th-centur ...
Citadelle and Musee Naval (St. Tropez)
Once a bustling naval port, St. Tropez's Citadelle houses the Musee Naval. Sitting grandly atop ...
Cite Mondiale du vin (Bordeaux)
Cite Mondiale du vin, otherwise known as world of wines is a hodgepodge of modern life thrown togeth ...
City Market (Ajaccio)
Mornings at the city market is a feast for the eyes and for the stomach. Situated just behind town ...
This headquarters for the Bordeaux wine country educates you through classes, and allows you to samp ...
Collegiale St-Martin (Tours)
Once a medieval abbey, the Collegiale St-Martin now only consists of two remaining towers. The art ...
Colline de Chateau (Nice)
Nice is famous for its abundance of beautiful parks, and the Colline de Chateau is a perfect example ...
Compiegne (Paris)
The town of Compiegne is sixty miles north-east of Paris (45 minutes and approximately $15 by freque ...
cours Mirabeau (Aix-en-Provence)
This cherished avenue serves as the city's nerve center. The tree-lined area acts as the shy yo ...
Cours Saleya (Nice)
People buzzing around this busy center add excitement to the already enchanting Cours Saleya. The s ...
Crypotoportique (Reims)
Built by the Romans in AD 200, the Crypotoportique was used as an underground burial site. Now used ...
Cryptoportiques (Arles)
The sturdy vaults and statuesque pillars that make up the Cryptoportiques date back to 30 BC. This ...
D-Day Beaches (La Rochelle)
Omaha Beach's rugged terrain contrasts the sentimental appeal of the beach. Housing monuments t ...
Deauville (Caen)
Deauville is mostly a seaside resort, symbolizing elegance, prestige and sophistication. Here, visit ...
Deux Magots (Paris)
Famous café frequented by artists, writers and the bohemians of the Latin Quarter, this was a favori ...
Dinard (Rennes)
Once a fishing village, the city of Dinard, near Brittany on an inlet of the English Channel, is now ...
Eglise and Cloitre St-Trophime (Arles)
This extraordinary church has earned world wide fame for the amazing preservation of its Romanesque ...
Eglise de la Conception (Bastia)
The ornately decorated Eglise de la Conception lies within Terra Vecchia, and, on well-lit day, thes ...
Eglise des Jacobins (Toulouse)
A common site for piano concerts and art exhibitions, this 13th-century church is a grand display st ...
Eglise Jeanne d'Arc (Rouen)
This modern tribute to Joan of Arc honors a valiant life and a courageous woman. The church was bui ...
Eglise St-Jean-de-Malte (Aix-en-Provence)
This 12th-century chapel was once a religious sanctuary for an order of Friars devoted to hospital c ...
Egyptian Obelisque (Paris)
Just outside of Orangerie, the Obelisque de Luxor, a gift from the Viceroy of Egypt, Mehemit Ali, to ...
Eiffel Tower (Paris)
The Eiffel Tower was built for the International Exhibition of Paris of 1889 commemorating the cente ...
Esplanade des Quinconces (Bordeaux)
The Esplanade des Quinconces powerfully overlooks the Garonne River. This area is known best for it ...
Fontainebleau (Paris)
Fontainebleau ("Bleau") is the name of a forest and a small town with a classical castle which are a ...
Fort de la Bastille (Grenoble)
When you want to be whisked off of your feet, take a ride in a cable car. One will pick you up at q ...