10 Top Tourist Attractions in France - Travel Video
Famous for its wines and cheeses, France is the world’s most popular tourist destination receiving 82 million foreign tourists annual. Visitors are attracted by historic cities, a beautiful countryside, the castles of the Loire Valley, and Brittany and Normandy. In addition, France offers an agreeable climate, some excellent beaches on the French Riviera, the Atlantic coast and the island of Corsica, wide possibilities for winter sports, most notably in the Alps and the Pyrenees, and a rich culture with food and wines that are among the most celebrated in the world. Here’s a look at the top tourist attractions in France.
Places to see in ( Limoges - France )
Places to see in ( Limoges - France )
Limoges is a city in southwest-central France. It’s known for its decorated porcelain, much of which is on display at the Musée National Adrien Dubouché. In the historic center, medieval timber-frame houses line Rue de la Boucherie. Set in the former Episcopal Palace, the Musée des Beaux-Arts showcases the history of the city's medieval enamel. The Gothic Cathédrale St-Étienne de Limoges took 6 centuries to complete.
Limoges is a city and commune, the capital of the Haute-Vienne department and was the administrative capital of the former Limousin region in west-central France. Limoges is known for its medieval and Renaissance enamels (Limoges enamels) on copper, for its 19th-century porcelain (Limoges porcelain) and for its oak barrels which are used for Cognac and Bordeaux production. Some are even exported to wineries in California.
Scarce remains of pre-urban settlements have been found in the area of Limoges. The capital of the Gaulish people of the Lemovices, who lived in the area, was probably either near Villejoubert, some kilometres south-east of Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, or St Gence, just west of Limoges.
In the 19th century Limoges saw strong construction activity, which included the destruction and rebuilding of much of the city centre. The unsafe conditions of the poorer population is highlighted by the outbreak of several riots, including that of July–November 1830; April 1848. In early 1905 strikes began in another local industry, shoe factories soon followed in the porcelain factories. Barricades were built, the army intervened. There would be two casualties: a horse and a young porcelain worker, Camille Vardelle. The first French confederation of workers, Confédération Générale du Travail (CGT) (General Confederation of Labour), was created in Limoges in 1895. During the World War II, many Jews from Alsace were evacuated to and around Limoges.
The Crypt of Saint Martial, 10th century, including the tomb of the bishop who evangelized the city It was discovered in the 1960s while building an underground parking lot (place de la république).
Remains of the Gallo-Roman amphitheatre, one of the largest in ancient Gaul. The Gothic Limoges Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Limoges), begun in 1273 and only finished in 1888. It is noted for a fine loft built in 1534 and for the partly octagonal bell tower. The main artistic works are a Renaissance rood screen and the tomb of the bishop Jean de Langeac, with sculpted scenes of the Apocalypse.
The Chapelle Saint-Aurélien (14th–17th centuries). It includes the relics of St. Aurelian, the second bishop of Limoges, and has medieval statues and Baroque works of art. The church of St-Pierre-du-Queyroix, begun in the 12th century Church of St-Michel-des-Lions, begun in 1364. It houses the relics of St. Martial and has stained-glass windows from the 15th–16th century. The most striking feature is the 65 m-high tower, with a spire surmounted by a big bronze ball. The bridges of Saint Martial (dating from the Roman era) and of St-Etienne (13th century).
he Limoges Fine Arts Museum (Musée des Beaux-Arts), housed in the 18th-century bishops' palace ('Palais de l'Évêché'). The railway station, Gare de Limoges Bénédictins, inaugurated in 1929. The Château de La Borie (17th century), at 4 km (2.5 mi) from the city. It is home to the Centre Culturel de Rencontre de La Borie et l'Ensemble Baroque de Limoges.
The remains of the 12th-century Castle of Chalucet, 10 km (6.2 mi) south of the city. During the Hundred Years' War it was a base of the bands of pillagers which ravaged the country. The city's botanical gardens include the Jardin botanique de l'Evêché next to the cathedral and the Jardin botanique alpin Daniella. The University of Limoges was founded in 1968.
The main railway station of Limoges is the Gare de Limoges-Bénédictins. It offers direct connections with Paris, and Toulouse, and several regional destinations. The motorway A20 connects Limoges with Chateauroux, Vierzon, Orléans and Paris to the north, and Brive-la-Gaillarde, Cahors, Montauban and Toulouse to the south. The nearest airport is Limoges – Bellegarde Airport.
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CYCLING IN THE FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE & FRANCES KLEMT SINGING IMAGINE!! - Travel Vlog 05
On this day we took a spin on bicycles around the countryside of Bayonne in France. The French landscape was yummy and cycling worked very great on the French streets. Thanks to the Bayonne Tourist Office for offering us the bicycles for free! Finally Frances Klemt ( ) plays the song Imagine by John Lennon, at least partly!
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TGV TRAIN - FIRST CLASS SEAT TOUR - Marseille to CDG - France
The TGV is France's high-speed train system. The network allows travel from one part of France to another in only a few hours. On my last French adventure, I took the TGV first from Paris to Avignon to spend some time in Provence. When I was ready to come home, I took the TGV direct from Marseille in the South of France right to CDG airport in Paris. Here's a look at my First Class seat on the ride from Marseille to CDG.
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Visit Aude Video (Languedoc-Roussillon, France)
Enjoy a video glimpse of the Aude area (named after the River Aude) - from Carcassonne to the Mediterranean Coast. The Aude is a department (area) of the Languedoc-Roussillon region in the south of France.
Locally this department is known as Cathar Country after the Christian religious movement that appeared in the Languedoc region of France and other parts of Europe in the 11th century and flourished in the 12th and 13th centuries.
Aude is located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees mountains. Aude is a very popular area for tourism - great sandy beaches on the coast, skiing, rambling and historic places to visit such as the Carcassonne Cite. Accommodation: from B&B, hotels through to camping is available in the Aude.
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Fortifications of Vauban - UNESCO World Heritage Site
This UNESCO World Heritage site is a collection of fortifications designed by Sebastian de Vauban, a French military engineer of the 17th century. The forts were ordered by King Louis XIV, and are located on all of France's borders - north, south, east, and west. There's a huge variation too, with river forts, mountain forts, city forts and plains forts. Let's go!
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Absolutely Unique Historical Fort near Albertville, France
UNIQUE HISTORICAL FORT on quiet hillside with Mayestic views, just outside of Lake d' Annecy with breathtaking views of nearby mountains of Chamony, Meribel and Mont Blanc - tranquill area of gentle woodlands and green pasture. Perched 800 feet above small and charming village; spectecular Napoleon-era property built in 1875.
Site of fort consists of 12,000 m² of historic buildings on 68,000 m² of land. Buildings are constructed in typical 19th century fort fashion, with large blocks of stone, red bricks and with large portion of buildings strategically positioned under the hill. Several large military storage rooms have high vaulted ceilings and are in reasonable condition.
Property offers pleasant central courtyard, main entrance with pull up bridge. Entire fort surrounded by large trench.
Property is situated in rolling green foothills of Haute Saqvoie Region of France, one hour south of Geneva, Switzerland, and just minutes from Olympic Games town Albertville. Setting is idyllic - yet new highway makes access and famous ski ressort of Chamoy, Megeve and Chourchevel pleasant one-hour drive.
Favourite nearby summer activities include golfing, hiking and visiting lake d'Annecy and its picturesque town. One of most compelling features of fort: spectacular, unrivaled views toward valley of Albertville and surrounding mountains of Rhone Alps region of France. Site is tranquill, surrounded by typical farm houses and green pastures.
During winter snow covers mountains and property.
In town planning, fort and land are in 1NAT zone, reserved for future development, specifically for hotels, spas, restaurants, and other tourist developments. Preliminary plans for 214-room luxury hotel, adventure park or casino are available. - Other development possibilities: Wellness Center, Specialty Clinic & Hotel, Large Cultural Center, international Learning Center or Religious Retreat. - The real estate offers also enough place for 10 Bungalows/Chalets.
Fort sits on rural, picturesque site near famous cities Annecy and Geneva. Tranquillity invites inspiration and lightness to become the device of top level domain. Characteristical large blocks of stone and red bricks of fort are testimonial of typical architecture of 19th century. Today large premisses, vaulted ceilings, pull up draw bridge and central courtyard make of it property with very special cachet. Distinctive realty in outstanding beautiful site.
Property is owned by 40-year old company incorporated in Liechtenstein and is for sale in its entirety. - Last fort in France in private hands.
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Location: France, Haute-Savoie, near Albertville
Plot size: 68,000 m²
Constructed area: 12,000 m²
Purchase price: € 1,800,000
Commission: 3,6% of purchase price
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Places to see in ( Aix les Bains - France ) Lac du Bourget
Places to see in ( Aix les Bains - France ) Lac du Bourget
Lac du Bourget (Lake Bourget), also locally known as Lac Gris (Grey Lake) or Lac d'Aix, is a lake at the southernmost end of the Jura Mountains in the department of Savoie, France. It is the deepest lake located entirely within France, and either the largest or second largest after Lac de Grand-Lieu depending on season.
The largest town on its shore is Aix-les-Bains. Chambéry, the capital of Savoie, lies about 10 km south of the lake. The lake is mainly fed by the river Leysse (and other small rivers), and it drains towards the river Rhône through the Canal de Savières, an artificial channel. It is a Ramsar site. The extinct bezoule was found only in this lake.
The lake was formed during the last period of global glaciation in the Alps (Würm glaciation) during the Pleistocene epoch. It has a surface area of 44.5 square kilometres (4,450 hectares). The long and narrow north-south axis of the lake extends 18 km in length, and ranges between 1.6 km and 3.5 km in width. The lake's average depth is 85 m, and its maximum depth in 145 m. The lake is meromictic, meaning that it has layers that do not mix.
The lake is bordered by the steep summits of the Mont du Chat and the Chaîne de l'Épine on the west, and Bauges Mountains on the east, which form its shores. Lac du Bourget was made famous by several romantic poems of Alphonse de Lamartine, including Le Lac, as well as by descriptions by Xavier de Maistre, Honoré de Balzac, and Alexandre Dumas.
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Drive in southeast France, en route to Geneva
A clip from a drive on a sunny afternoon in the French Alps. Filmed with a GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition.