The Best Attractions In Evreux

Visiting Vernon, France, 23rd May 2018

I had to pass through this town on my way from Calais to Azay le Ferron

Cherbourg and surrounding area - France Jul 2017

A few shots from my trip to Cherbourg in France.

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Poitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France TRAVEL VIDEO

After my flight was cancelled in Tours I decided to go to Poitiers.
Here is the oldest christian building in the West Europe and first church in France Baptistère Saint-Jean.
Poitiers is a classic French provincial city. Capital of the Poitou area of western France, and county-town of the Vienne department, it is a historic city that has conserved much of its old world charm.
A traditional stopping spot on the route from Paris to Bordeaux, southwest France and Spain, it is a city that has catered for passing travelers since Roman times.

Places to see in ( Nancy - France ) Place Stanislas

Places to see in ( Nancy - France ) Place Stanislas

The Place Stanislas is a large pedestrianised square in the French city of Nancy, in the Lorraine region. Since 1983, the architectural ensemble comprising the Place Stanislas, the extension of its axis, the Place de la Carrière, and the Place d'Alliance, has been on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The square was a major project in urban planning, conceived by Stanisław I as a way to link the medieval old town of Nancy and the new town built in the 17th century under Charles III, Duke of Lorraine. The square was also intended as a place royale to honour Stanisław's son-in-law, Louis XV. The design created a large urban square or place that linked two handsome existing buildings: the Hôtel de Ville (city hall, now centred on its grand square) and the Hôtel du Gouvernement, the seat of the duchy. The seat of city government and the seat of Ducal government thus faced each other as complements through a series of rational, symmetrical but varied urban spaces, unequalled in Europe at the time.

In 1831, a bronze statue of Stanisław (Stanislas in French) was placed in the middle of the square; since then it has been known as the 'Place Stanislas'. The square has always been used for public assemblies and festivities. It has undergone several makeovers in its history and, in a low period of appreciation, served as a car parking area for nearly a quarter of a century, between 1958 and 1983.

The city has since reserved it for pedestrian use. In 2004 and 2005, the city undertook a massive restoration of the square, based on the original 18th-century plans. The ten-month project cost approximately 9 million euros. It was financed by a combination of city and local, regional, national and private funds. The inauguration of the new Place Stanislas, in May 2005, coincided with the square's 250th anniversary.

The Place Stanislas is 125 metre long and 106 metre wide. It is paved with light ochre stones, with two lines of darker stones forming a diagonal cross motif. The square is surrounded by an architecturally harmonious ensemble of buildings, most notably these:

The City Hall (Hôtel de Ville) of Nancy, which occupies the entire south side of the square, with the prefectural office of Meurthe-et-Moselle at the south-east corner

To the east, the Opera house (formerly the Bishop's Palace) and the Grand Hôtel (originally the Hôtel de la Reine, actually occupied by the Intendant Alliot)

To the west, the Fine Arts Museum (originally the Collège de médecine) and the Pavillon Jacquet (originally a commercial/residential building, now mostly offices)

On the north side, the buildings were kept lower for defensive purposes (to permit crossfire between the Vaudemont and the Haussonville bastions).

An arc de triomphe, by Emmanuel Héré, stands in the centre of the fourth side, leading to the adjoining Place de la Carrière, where the main axis is developed as a double avenue of trees, with symmetrical buildings facing each other down its length.

The far end is defined by the hemi-cycles of colonnades that enclose the sides and are carried across the pre-existing façade of the Palais du Gouvernement.

The four corners and the west and east sides of the square feature gilded wrought iron gates and lanterns, created by Jean Lamour (1698–1771); who was also responsible for the wrought iron balustrade on the main staircase in the Hôtel de Ville

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Places to see in ( Nancy - France ) Hotel de Ville

Places to see in ( Nancy - France ) Hotel de Ville

The Nancy Town Hall is the tallest building on Place Stanislas . It was built from 1752 to 1755 under the direction of Emmanuel Héré. On the pediment, you can find the coat of arms of the city of Nancy. The coat of arms of Stanislas Leszczynski's family is visible on the balcony of honor of the building.

The central clock is surrounded by two statues, representing justice and prudence. Under this clock, we can see the symbol of the city of Nancy, a girl holding a thistle. Since 1886, the Town Hall is classified as a historical monument.

The large facade of the Town Hall, which is decorated with the arms of Stanislas and the coat of arms of the City of Nancy, closes Place Stanislas. Three forequarters punctuate this facade which includes three levels of elevation. The ground floor is pierced by semicircular openings, a molded band separates it from the other two levels of elevation embraced by a colossal order Corinthian.
On a balustrade, are arranged alternately groups of children and pots to fire and weapon trophies at the corners.

The doors open onto a peristyle that leads to the main staircase adorned with a wrought iron ramp in one piece, a true masterpiece of Jean Lamour. The staircase, whose walls are adorned with frescoes by Girardet, leads to the Salon Carre, an Italian salon, which was the antechamber of the royal apartments.

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Le Vivier Menars La Chaussee Saint Victor Blois Loire D2152 D952 France 15.5.2017 #0737

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Rouen, France: Quick Look

What can you see in Rouen, France? A quick look at the sights of Rouen set to music. Cathedral de Notre Dame, Tower of Joan of Arc. Church of Sainte Jeanne d'Arc. From our 2008 visit.

Beginner's guide to taking your caravan abroad [CC]

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In this long and detailed video, I draw on over 30 years of experience in taking my caravan to France, Spain, Portugal and beyond and bring you a guide to taking your caravan abroad for the first time.

Topics covered include considerations to bear in mind before you go, how to book your sites, insurance, and I touch on Ferry Crossings. Then we go through the Route Planning process, and how to make the most of your journey.
Finally, a word about Road Tolls, and how to pay them - especially if you are on your own in a right hand drive car!


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LE QUARTIER RICHE (Paris#41)

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Le 16eme arrondissement aka le quartier riche...

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