France Travel Guide - French Village of Olargues
Take a tour of French Village of Olargues in Olargues, France -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Dwelling amidst the Herault department's fresh rolling hills, in the southern part of France is Olargues.
Perched upon mountainous terrain, the town is a pure delight for rock climbers who can marvel at lovely rock faces found in the vicinity.
Listed among the ''Most Beautiful Villages of France'', its natural and architectural splendor is overwhelming.
Although a small and quiet place, there are ample cultural activities year round like Flower & Garden Fete, Music Festival among others.
The prominent so-called Devil's Bridge and Tower, stand out against the verdant countryside and above the medieval residences.
From adventure sports to secluded spots, carnivals to pleasurable cuisine, the quaint town of Olargues, has almost everything to offer.
Olargues Château in France
Olargues Château in France. This lovely area and town are know as one of the The Most Beautiful Villages in France. On top of a hill, is crested the ruins and remains of an old fortified castle from the active days of the Knight Templars. It is the Castrum forte of Languedoc dating back to the 12th century. It was later destroyed by a later king of France, when the church crushed the Templars into hiding. In addition to the Château, once in top of the hill, you can see the infmaous Devils Bridge from the year 1202. See more info on Olargues in English here: --- Olargues Château in France: --- Located in the beautiful and rural Hérault department of Southern France. Olargues Château
Travel France - Visit Pont du Gard, South of France
Take a tour of Pont du Gard in France -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
When the citizens of ancient Rome needed bath and fountain water, the Pont du Gard was built to deliver it to their doors.
This simple, yet impressive aqueduct bridge crosses over the Gard River in southern France.
Rows of arches carried millions of gallons of water per day to many private homes in France.
Arch technology was revolutionary at the time of construction, and the bridge remains a structural marvel.
The aqueduct was kept in use as a toll-bridge well after the fall of Rome.
It has been one of France's most famous and visited tourist destinations for centuries.
Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a monument to a civilization long gone.
Travel Nice, France - Visit Place Massena in Nice
Take a tour of Place Massena in Nice, France -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Situated on the sunny Mediterranean, Nice is one of France's most popular vacation spots.
Among the most famous and most popular squares in the whole city is the Place Massena.
It's a very striking spot, featuring black and white tiles and bordered by arcades.
Surrounding the Place are a number of pinkish-red buildings of Italian architectural design.
Place Massena is centrally located in Nice and attracts tourists and the people of the city alike due to its
beautiful ambiance and lovely architecture.
It is a common public space for concerts, festivals and celebrations throughout the year.
Paris, France Travel Guide - Père Lachaise (Largest Cemetery in Paris)
Final resting place for many world famous personalities like Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison.
Address
16 Rue du Repos
Phone/Contact Info
+33 1 55 25 82 10
Tickets/Prices
Free
Père Lachaise is the largest cemetery in Paris and one of the most famous in the world. Many, many famous people are buried here among these grand monuments and mausoleums. Everybody knows Carmen. Here is the man who wrote the music, the famous composer Georges Bizet. Here is the grave of French novelist, Honoré de Balzac. All the French students know him because they have to read his books in high school. His most famous work is La Comédie humaine, The Human Comedy. It is a collection of novels.
Père Lachaise is interesting because it has got a beautiful ambience. After you go to the galleries then you go to the final resting place of some of the great artists. In the cemetery, there are 5,000 trees. It is almost like a park! Not all people who are buried here are French. For instance, Jim Morrison, the singer of The Doors, is American, and he has his grave here because he died in Paris. This winged statue marks the site where Irish playwright Oscar Wilde is buried. As you can see, he has a lot of admirers who come and kiss his grave.
Père Lachaise was the first cemetery in France to have its own crematorium. It was built in the 1880s in Byzantine style. This is Mur des Fédérés, the Communards' Wall. In 1871, 150 people got shot here. Along this same wall are monuments dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Holocaust. For younger people who do not know a lot about the history behind it, it is really good learning. As a teacher, you can talk about the people and what they did and why they are important, and even if you do not know about them, you can make that sort of connection with the French culture. This cemetery is like a labyrinth, so before you get in, make sure you have got a map. I am Cécile, showing you Paris.
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France Travel - French Village Lagrasse
Take a tour of French Village of Lagrasse in Lagrasse, France -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
When entering the French village of Lagrasse, it looks much as it did centuries ago.
The town's biggest landmark is its fantastic eighth-century abbey, Saint Marie d'Orbieu.
Also popular are the town's medieval bridges which span the river, and serve as common swimming destinations.
The town's narrow streets and alleys are lined by authentic medieval stone buildings.
It's a beautiful place in which to walk and has many sites to explore.
With houses perched up against the river back, a rolling hillside backdrop, and ancient yet functional monument, Lagrasse is indeed a beautiful part of France.
Les Baux one of the most Beautiful villages in France - LVBO Travel
Les Baux-de-Provence is a village in the Bouches-du-Rhône region of the province of Provence in southern France. Les Baux has a spectacular view in the Alpilles mountains.
Les Baux has a reputation as one of the most picturesque villages in France. Les Baux relies almost entirely to the tourist trade. This village is a picturesque Gem and listed heritage site.
Les plus beaux villages de France
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Il existe en France, de fabuleux villages, dont l'architecture, l'histoire constituent de véritables trésors. Situés au nord ou au sud,en plaine ou en montagne, ces petits bourgs ont tous une âme, celle de leurs bâtisseurs d'autrefois et de hôtes d'aujourd'hui. Maisons de pierre ou à colombages, toits de lauze, de tuiles rondes ou plates, place ombragées aux fontaines chantantes, églises accueillantes, gargouilles étranges, tout en ces lieux parle à qui sait écouter et observer. Un villageois complice nous livre les secrets de ces villages.
Alba-la Romaine (07), Barfleur (50),
Beuvron en Auge (14),
Charroux (03),
Le Poët Laval (26), Montrésor (37),
Olargues (34), St Guilhem le Désert (34),
Seguret (84) et Vézelay (89).