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Paris

Wander around the café-lined streets or ascend to the top of one of the city’s main attractions for breathtaking panoramic views of France’s romantic capital.

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Capitole de Toulouse

Attend a theatrical or orchestral performance and admire the artworks on the alleged spot where St. Saturnin of Toulouse was martyred.

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Rosary Basilica showing night scenes and heritage architecture as well as a large group of people

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Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary

The smaller basilica in the Sanctuary of Notre Dame de Lourdes is an artistic marvel, famed for its colorful mosaics and themed chapels.

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Gare de Limoges

Whether you’re catching a train or not, be sure to visit this “secular cathedral,” an early 20th-century icon that sits on a hill north of Old Town Limoges.

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France

Appreciate Mediterranean beaches, Alpine skiing, fine wines and cheeses, and some of the world’s most celebrated cities in this Western European country.

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Rue Saint-Romain

The old meets the new on this narrow and atmospheric Rouen street, which features historic attractions, charming architecture and modern boutiques.

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Church of the Jacobins which includes heritage elements and interior views

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Midi-Pyrenees

Enjoy the spicy Spanish influence on the cuisine, visit a pilgrimage site and ski in the snowy Pyrénées mountains.

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Limoges Cathedral

Containing parts of Limousin history from Roman times to the present, this magnificent Gothic house of worship is an important part of the skyline of Limoges.

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Pont Neuf

Study the intriguing pointed pillars on the river and relax on the grassy knoll of the park beside this iconic bridge.

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$Notre-Dame de l\'Immaculee-Conception featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and a river or creek$

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Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

One of the most eye-catching monuments in Lourdes is the basilica that sits above the grotto, part of a wider sanctuary of impressive churches.

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Lourdes - Tarbes featuring a church or cathedral, a sunset and heritage architecture

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Midi-Pyrenees

Enjoy the spicy Spanish influence on the cuisine, visit a pilgrimage site and ski in the snowy Pyrénées mountains.

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Place de la Bourse

Explore this photogenic riverside square, which is bordered by two grand neoclassical palaces and features a spectacular fountain at its center.

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Bordeaux

Cycle along the city’s network of bike paths as you taste local wines, look across the Garonne River or relax in one of the city’s many gardens and parks.

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Puy de Dome

Although it’s not the Auvergne region’s highest summit, this dormant lava dome is its most iconic. Join the thousands of hikers who visit every year.

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Notre Dame Basilica featuring a city and a statue or sculpture

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Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière

Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.

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Place de la Bourse

Explore this photogenic riverside square, which is bordered by two grand neoclassical palaces and features a spectacular fountain at its center.

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Airbus

Learn about Toulouse’s long history of aeronautics with the three guided tours of this iconic developer’s factory and main sites.

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Garonne showing night scenes, heritage architecture and a river or creek

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Midi-Pyrenees

Enjoy the spicy Spanish influence on the cuisine, visit a pilgrimage site and ski in the snowy Pyrénées mountains.

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Pont Neuf featuring night scenes, heritage architecture and a lake or waterhole

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Midi-Pyrenees

Enjoy the spicy Spanish influence on the cuisine, visit a pilgrimage site and ski in the snowy Pyrénées mountains.

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Museum of the Augustins

One of the oldest museums in France, this institution is a fantastic place to see paintings, sculptures and architecture spanning centuries, back to the Middle Ages.

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