Pont de Bir-Hakeim – Paris, France
The Pont de Bir-Hakeim (English: Bridge of Bir-Hakeim), formerly the Pont de Passy (Bridge of Passy), is a bridge that crosses the Seine in Paris. It connects the 15th and 16th arrondissement, passing through the Île aux Cygnes. The bridge, made of steel, is the second to have stood at the site. It was
École Militaire – Paris, France
Founded in 1750 by King Louis XV, the École Militaire (French: [ekɔl militɛʁ]; "military school") is a vast complex of buildings housing various military training facilities. It is located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France, southeast of the Champ de Mars. The building, constructed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel, is
Mont-Saint-Michel – Normandy, France
Le Mont-Saint-Michel (pronounced [mɔ̃ sɛ̃ mi.ʃɛl]; Norman: Mont Saint Miché, English: Saint Michael's Mount) is a tidal island and mainland commune in Normandy, France. The island is located about one kilometer (0.6 miles) off the country's northwestern coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near Avranches and is 7 hectares (17 acres) in area. The
Parc de Bercy Skatepark – Paris, France
Parc de Bercy is a public park located along the right bank of the Seine in the 12th arrondissement of Paris[1]. It was created in 1994-1997 as one of the major architectural projects of French President François Mitterrand on the site of a former wine depot.
King of Aragon’s Stairway – Bonifacio, France
The Staircase of The King of Aragon (Escalier du Roi d’Aragon, in French) is a stony staircase carved into the vertical side of a limestone cliff in the commune of Bonifacio, in Corsica, France. It cuts across the face of
Bibliothèque de l’Hôtel de Ville – Paris, France
The City Hall Library (formerly known as the "Administrative Library of the City of Paris") is a public patrimonial library of the library network of the Paris City Hall. The library specializes in social sciences, law, contemporary history and Parisian
Parc des Buttes Chaumont – Paris, France
The Parc des Buttes-Chaumont (pronounced: [paʁk de byt ʃomɔ̃]) is a public park situated in northeastern Paris, in the 19th arrondissement. Occupying 24.7 hectares (61 acres), it is the fifth-largest park in Paris, after the Bois de Vincennes, the Bois de
Musée de la Sculpture en Plein Air – Paris, France
The Musée de la Sculpture en Plein Air is a collection of outdoor sculpture located on the banks of the Seine in the 5th arrondissement, Paris, France. The museum opens free of charge. The museum was created in 1980 in the
Place du Donjon – Bastia, France
Place du Donjon is a piblic square in Bastia, France. Home to a striking Genoese palace, this pleasant square is also a gateway into the twisting alleyways of Bastia’s picturesque citadel. Admire centuries-old palaces, visit an art and history museum
Oingt – Rhône-Alpes, France
Oingt is a commune in the Rhône department of the Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. It is a classified and restored mediaeval village overlooking the valley of the Azergues river and belongs to the Pays des Pierres dorées ("Golden stone
European Parliament Building – Strasbourg, France
The Louise Weiss building (IPE 4) is located in the Wacken district of Strasbourg, south of Schiltigheim, between the 1920s worker's suburban colony (Cité ouvrière) Cité Ungemach and the 1950s buildings of the Strasbourg fair, some of which had to
La Maison Rose – Paris, France
La Maison Rose is a famous restaurant in the Montmartre area of Paris, France. This restaurant is not so much about the food but about the wonderful location as it is located right in Place du Tertre. The hotel also
Henri IV Equestrian Statue – Paris, France
Erected at the request of his wife Marie de Médicis, the statue of Henri IV has survived the course of history. Inaugurated for the first time on August 23, 1614, it was destroyed during the revolution, along with most other
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris – Paris, France
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, commonly known as Sacré-CÅ“ur Basilica (French: Basilique du Sacré-CÅ“ur, pronounced [sakÊe kÅ“Ê]), is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Paris, France. A popular
Notre Dame Cathedral – Paris, France
Notre Dame de Paris (French for "Our Lady of Paris"), also known as Notre Dame Cathedral or simply Notre Dame, is a historic Roman Catholic Marian cathedral on the eastern half of the Île de la Cité in the fourth
Old Town – Annecy, France
Annecy’s old town is beautifully restored and a joy to stroll through. Colorful buildings house endless restaurants, bistros, and cafés with outdoor seating and pleasant views. Many are on the banks of the Thiou River and Vassé Canal that drain
Pont de la Caille – Cruseilles, France
The original and new Pont de la Caille are located about 25 miles north of Annecy on the RN 201 (national road 201). They are parallel to each other and one is seem from the other. The original Pont de
Palais Longchamp – Marseille, France
The Palais Longchamp is a monument in the 4th arrondisement of Marseille: It houses the city's museum of fine arts and natural history museum. The surrounding park (the Parc Longchamp) is listed by the French Ministry of Culture as one
Château d’Annecy – Annecy, France
The Château d'Annecy is a restored castle which dominates the old French town of Annecy. It was bought by the town, restored and transformed into a museum, le musée-château d'Annecy. The castle is listed as a monument historique by the
InterContinental Carlton Cannes Hotel – Cannes, France
The InterContinental Carlton Cannes is a 343-room luxury hotel built in 1911, located at 58 La Croisette in Cannes on the French Riviera and listed by the Government of France as a National Historic Building. During the Cannes Film Festival