Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, France
Ruined Church of Ablain-Saint-Nazaire
The 16th-century church was kept in its ruined state as a reminder of the casualties of World War I.
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Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, France
The 16th-century church was kept in its ruined state as a reminder of the casualties of World War I.
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Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France
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Lyon, France
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Amiens, France
Science fiction's grandfather has a fittingly marvelous tomb.
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Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.
Lyon, France
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Paris, France
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Paris, France
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Cahors, France
A 14th century bridge built as a fortress, where the devil lurks on one of its towers.
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A cave dwelling that was started by the Celts, expanded by monks, and finished by knights.
Montignac, France
Ancient paintings known as the "Sistine Chapel of Cave Art."
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