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THE PILGRIMAGE ROUTES THROUGH FRANCE TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSELA

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Throughout the Middle Ages, Santiago de Compostela was the supreme goal for countless thousands of pious pilgrims who converged there from all over Europe.  To reach Spain, most of these pilgrims had to pass through France, and there are a number of scenic routes from which the modern day pilgrim can choose.  Your choice will depend, naturally…
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THE STUNNING MEDIEVAL CLIFFSIDE VILLAGE OF ROCAMADOUR

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The village of Rocamadour, in the department of the Lot, would have to be one of the most spectacular sites in the country.  Even those that have not been there recognise it immediately in photographs.  Rocamadour has rightly been described as having vertical architecture, and is a tribute to the ingenuity of the early generations who construc…
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AMIENS – LITTLE VENICE OF THE NORTH AND A CENTRE OF REMEMBRANCE TOURISM

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Amiens is a great destination for a weekend.  Just a shade over an hour’s train ride from Paris Gare du Nord, its cobbled streets, Gothic houses and canals lined with bistros and cafes are a delight, along with numerous monuments and sites to visit.  There’s a wide choice of hotels around the town, and the perfect starting off point for visiti…
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DISCOVER THE RICH HISTORY AND TREASURES OF BEAUVAIS

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There are many treasures to discover in Beauvais, most notably its Cathedral–Cathédrale Saint-Pierre–which is one of the most outstanding Gothic cathedrals in the country.  Built around 1247, its vast height is breathtaking at over 46m, making it the tallest cathedral in Europe.  It’s also famous for its elaborate astronomical clock, exquisi…
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