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Versailles has become a true shrine of medieval culture. The same named palace is the biggest sight of this place. Long ago it was the residence of French kings, so its spacious halls have retained their elegance and luxury till our days. During an excursion in the palace, tourists will know more about the history of that place and the purpose of every room. The most famous landmarks of Versailles are the Grand Canal and the Neptune Fountain. Versailles is located in the centre of a beautiful park decorated with statues and fountains. There are two historic buildings in the distant part of the park – the Grand Trianon and the Petite Trianon. … Open

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Carcassonne sightseeing

A railway connects Carcassonne with Toulouse. The journey lasts one hour. The ride from Narbonne will be even shorter – the train will take you to Carcassonne in just forty minutes. It is also possible to reach the city from other destinations such as Beziers and Montpellier. However, the ride will be longer in this case, ranging from more than one hour to two hours. Carcassonne Airport accommodates flights from … Open

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Perpignan

Not far from the tower tourists will find a significant religious landmark of the city being the Cathedral of Saint Jean. The construction of the cathedral started in 1324 and lasted for almost two centuries. Tourists with a vast field of expertise in architecture will distinguish the traits of inimitable Gothic style in the features of the religious building. The Cathedral ... Open »

Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc is very interesting from a historical perspective; each of local towns certainly has its unique historic spirit. Near Toulouse there is an ancient town of Albi, the main symbol of which is the 13th century Palais de la Berbie. Fortifications have perfectly preserved to this day; today, the castle house the interesting museum of Toulouse-Lautrec. Its collection is ... Open »

Toulouse

The must see attraction is Capitolium. That’s the name of the beautiful palace built of awesome pink brick. For many years it was used for administrative purposes and has witnessed major events in the history of the city. The last large-scale reconstruction of the palace took place in the early 20th century, but architects have managed to keep intact some elements of the ... Open »

Escaldes-Engordany

The most unusual and the best known landmark of Escaldes is the Perfume Museum. This place is worth a visit by both women and men; a tour around the museum will be an exciting adventure. The museum hosts an impressive collection of aromas, while visitors have an opportunity to create their own flavour. CAEE is the biggest center of arts in town. It keeps a unique collection ... Open »

Andorra la Vella

One of the most unusual attractions of the capital is the Museu del Tabac located in the picturesque district of Santa Julia de Loria. It will please even those who shun the bad habit all their life. The visitors of the museum can walk along old tobacco plantations and evaluate a unique exposure. The location of the museum is a building of the tobacco factory that was opened ... Open »

Baqueira-Beret

In total, 9 incredibly beautiful ancient churches have survived in the region. All of them were built in the 12th century and have survived to this day virtually unchanged. Several years ago, it was decided to unite the churches into a single architectural ensemble called Iglesias romanicas del Valle de Bohi. This complex was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ... Open »

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