2. Chateau de PierrefondsPierrefonds The Château de Pierrefonds is a castle situated in the commune of Pierrefonds in the Oise département of France. It is on the southeast edge of the Forest of Compiègne, northeast of Paris, between Villers-Cotterêts and Compiègne. The Château de Pierrefonds includes most of the characteristics of defensive military architecture from the Middle Ages, though it underwent a major restoration in the 19th century. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
5. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de LaonLaon Laon Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in Laon, Picardy, France. It is one of the most important examples of the Gothic architectural tradition of the 12th and 13th centuries. The cathedral predates those of Sens and Notre Dame of Paris, ranking with them in importance. It is the seat of the Bishop of Laon. The church has been listed among the Monuments Historiques since 1840. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Sancerre, France - We visit a renowned winery in Sancerre for a tour and private tasting. This medieval hilltop village overlooks a vibrant region which has known viticulture since Roman times.
Sancerre sits on a domed hill overlooking the Loire. The view from Sancerre extends over the mountainous vineyards surrounding the town. The view is splendid and even better if you follow the maze of old cobbled streets to the top of the village and climb up the 200 steps of the Tour de Fief, the last trace of the château of the counts of Sancerre. In the 16th century, the château was a Protestant Huguenot fortress. Sancerre is a wine village, providing many opportunities for wine-tastings of Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc at Sancerre Vineyards. Chavignol, just two miles away, is where the most famous goat cheese of France, le Crottin de Chavignol, is made.
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