Travel France - Exploring the Medieval Village of Monpazier
Take a tour of French Village of Monpazier in Monpazier, France -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Concealed in the Dordogne region of Southwest France is a vintage town out of the medieval era known as Monpazier.
The plaza at the heart of the town is the centerpiece around which the entire grid structure of the city is based.
The medieval buildings built of sandstone, blocks of stone with wood panels, and lovely arches are laid out around the town.
Its humble origins as a 13th century bastide have ensured its immaculate layout has lasted through the centuries.
The medieval architecture retained by the gorgeous stones and vibrantly painted wooden shutters exude warmth and charisma.
A testament to the importance of this small town is its recent honor of being deemed a National Heritage Site, which has meant its permanent preservation.
Dordogne Region, France Travel Guide - Top 5 Destinations
Take a tour of Dordogne, France - part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
Hi! This is your host, Naomi. I'd like to show you the top five attractions of Dordogne, France!
Number five: Beynac Village. In the Southwest of France, you'll find the beautiful Dordogne region. The area is full of scenic villages like Beynac.
Number four: Brantome Village. At the Northern edge of Dordogne's architecturally diverse Brantome. A pretty riverside town that is known as the Venice of this region.
Number three: Castlenaud. Its highlight is the Castlenaud Castle that's perched on a hill. you can relive hundreds of years of history here.
Number two: Sarlat Village. Among the most famous and visited villages in Dordogne. Take your time to walk through the narrow alleys and enjoy historic architecture.
And number one: Hautefort Village. Besides its scenic settings, the town is also the site of Hautefort's Castle. Designated as France's historic monument, it's simply stunning!
Keep watching out travel video series. See you next time!
Dordogne Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places to Visit
Planning to visit Dordogne? Check out our Dordogne Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in Dordogne.
Top Places to visit in Dordogne:
Cave of Font-de-Gaume, Vieux Sarlat, The Maison Forte de Reignac, Chateau des Milandes, Vesunna Gallo-Roman Museum, Chateau de Beynac, Saint jean de cole, Chateau de Commarque, Place des Cornieres, Monpazier, Les Jardins de Marqueyssac, Les Jardins du Manoir d’Eyrignac, Le Chateau de Fenelon, Grotte de Rouffignac, Chateau de Castelnaud, Cathedrale St-Fron
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Exploring The Beautiful Villages And Towns Of The Dordogne Valley In France
Wow! I never quite realised how much I saw “absolutely” until I watched this video back (the title really should be “how many times can you say absolutely in a week”) though to be totally fair, this isn’t me exaggerating – the Dordogne valley in France is all of absolutely beautiful, absolutely stunning, absolutely amazing, absolutely fantastic… and so much more! :-) Let me show you exactly what I mean!
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France Travel Guide - Visiting the French Village of La Roque-Gageac
Take a tour of French Village of La Roque-Gageac in La Roque-Gageac, France -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
La Roque-Gageac, in the Aquitaine region of France, is an amiable village enveloped in the serene waters of the Dordogne river.
This spectacular town is nestled against a sheer, protective cliff, with some of the town's structures built right into the rock.
Compelling town sites include its riverside houses, narrow alleys, and manicured gardens all of which are absolutely delightful.
The beautiful buildings of La Roque-Gageac are largely stone structures from the medieval ages, many covered in lush flora.
A fortified village in the medieval era, it is beset with archaic manors and beautiful time worn residences.
The town also has several stairways that climb to the cave dwellings in carved out of the cliff.
Travel France - Exploring the Village of Carennac
Take a tour of French Village of Carennac in Carennac, France -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Bordering the Dordogne River in France, the stunning town of Carennac is a gorgeous destination for visitors.
Traces of the town's ancient history date all the way back to the New Stone Age, while architectural elements remain from the Middle Ages.
The town is fertile with lush gardens and greenery which are visible throughout the town's parks, groves, and draped over window sills.
Carennac contains houses of cream-colored stone, some of which have been restored with balconies made of wood.
Visitors can also find boarding in some of Carennac's delightful cottage getaways.
Activities around the city include scenic walks, bike riding, and exploring the nearby caverns.
Travel France - Visiting the Avignon Bridge
Take a tour of Avignon Bridge in Avignon, France -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
The remnants of a medieval bridge built over the Rhône River is today known as the Avignon Bridge.
Its construction began in 1171 and carried on until 1185, inspired by the efforts and devotion of Saint Bénézet, a local shepherd
Sadly, it could not withstand the tests of time and nature, and it started collapsing in the 17th century due to lack of funds and proper repairs.
Once more than 900 meters in length, it had 22 arches only 4 of which remain today.
The 18th century Chapel of Saint Nicholas was constructed at the foot of the bridge to replace the initial chapel built on the bridge itself.
The bridge has gained recognition and fame around the world in part from the song ''On the bridge of Avignon.
Small Travel Gems: Rouen, France
Rouen, France
Rouen, the capital of French department of Seine-Maritime, and also the historic capital of Normandy. Rouen is also known as city of a hundred bells steeple.
The city has about 100,000 inhabitants and is situated on the river Seine. The old town is on the right bank. The center of old Rouen has many half-timbered houses (in streets: Rue de la Vicompte, Rue Ecuyere, Rue du Gros Horloge..)
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Rouen is an ancient city with a long history (since 1st century AC). The Romans named it as Rotomagus. In the 3rd century Rouen became a mean bishop seat .
During the Hundred Years War, the city fell into the English's hands (1419). In 1431, in Rouen was Joan of Arc put to death as a heretic (burned at the stake).
Rouen has a major cathedral, which dates from the 13th century, but only in the 19th century was completed. Cathedral of Rouen ... In the period between 13th and 20th century was several times destroyed, burned, and suffered a lot, but it was always rebuilt. The highest tower on the cathedral named La Tour Grêle is the highest bell tower in France (151 m).
The symbol of Rouen is another monument, the Gros Horloge, a large medieval clock that hangs above the street Rue du Gros-Horloge.
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Ruan, glavni grad francuskog regiona Seine-Maritime i vazi za centar istorijskih zbivanja u Normandiji. Ruan je takođe poznat kao grad sa sto zvonika.
Grad ima oko 100.000 stanovnika, a nalazi se na reci Seni.Stari grad je na desnoj obali. Centar starog Ruana se sastoji od mnostva starih kuća sagradjenih od drvenih greda (u ulicama: Rue de la Vicompte, Rue Ecuyere, Rue du Gros Horloge ..)
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Rouen je grad sa dugom istorijom ( od prvog veka Nove ere). Rimljani su ga nazvali Rotomagus. U 3. veku Ruan postaje sediste episkopije.
U toku Stogodisnjeg rata, grad je pripao Englezima (1419).
U 1431, u Rouenu je Ivanka Orleanka spaljena na lomaci.
Katedralu u Ruanu je prvi put bila sagradjena u 13. veku, ali je tek u 19. veku bila u potpunosti završena. U razdoblju između 13. i 20. veka bila je nekoliko puta rusena, paljena (i u toku II sv. rata) , ali uvek je bila obnovljena. Najviši toranj na katedrali pod nazivom La Tour Grêle je ujedno i najviši zvonik u Francuskoj (151 m).
Simbol Ruana je Gros Horloge, veliki srednjovekovni sat koji visi iznad ulice Rue du Gros-Horloge.
French Village of Pujols - France Travel Guide
Take a tour of French Village of Pujols in Pujols, France -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Pujols, France is a small, beautiful village that belies its long and somewhat strange history.
Pujols was at one point a stronghold for heretics before they were executed.
Once a strongly fortified medieval town, much of it dates back to the thirteenth century.
Today, this small village on the slope of a hill is an open and inviting place for all visitors.
There are still some parts of town where the ruins of the past can be found.
Besides the ancient churches, there are the remains of a castle and ruins of the previous fortified wall.
France Travel Guide - Visiting the Historic Town of Domme
Take a tour of French Village of Domme in Domme, France -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Though this town, founded in the 13th century, has seen its share of warfare through the centuries, it now enjoys an unmistakable atmosphere of peace.
This bastide town has retained many of its stone medieval houses and structures.
Domme, France is one of the best preserved medieval fortified cities in the country.
It still has many of its ancient defensive structures, some in exceptionally superior condition.
The city has been the location of many historic conflicts between various armies and countries.
In current times though Domme seems to have found peace as a scenic town for visitors.