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.
Paris at Sunset - France Travel Guide
Take a tour of Paris at Sunset in France -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Paris is considered by many to be the number one romantic destination in the world.
It is a beautiful city, and there is no time better to enjoy it than sunset.
The classical facades of the buildings glow in the dying light of the day.
The Seine River shimmers and refracts the sun, turning it into a river of gold.
Even after the streets fall into the shadow of evening, the rooftops remain illuminated with light.
Some of the best views of the sunset can be found from Paris's roofs.
Sunsets range from 10 p.m. in the summer to 5 p.m. in winter.
Of course, when the sun goes down, the beautiful lights of nighttime Paris come on.
Men's Abbey, Caen (France) - Travel Guide
Take a tour of Men's Abbey in Caen, France -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
The magnificent Men's Abbey, in Caen, France, could easily be mistaken for a castle or palace with its beautiful towers.
Caen stone, a yellow hued limestone from the Jurassic period, was used as the primary building material for this structure when it was constructed in the 11th century.
The tomb of William the Conqueror is located here, though the original tombstone was destroyed and the bones stolen.
Magnificent architectural details such as flying buttresses, rosette windows, and nine towers and spires adorn this resplendent monument.
The ornate styling of the Men's Abbey overshadows nearly all other Romanesque buildings in the region.
Though it was once a Benedictine abbey, it has more recently been used a parish church, a high school, and a hospital.
Paris, France Travel Guide - Père Lachaise (Largest Cemetery in Paris)
Final resting place for many world famous personalities like Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison.
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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.
France Travel Guide - Historic Town of Annecy
Take a tour of Historic Town of Annecy in France -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
There are few towns that match the lakeside Annecy, in eastern France.
The waters of the lake stream through the town at various points.
These small canals give it a tranquil atmosphere, somewhat similar to Italy's Venice.
Not only is Annecy beautiful, it has many historical sites, like the Palais d'Isle.
The town also contains a castle, cathedral, basilica, and a bishop's palace.
Over 3,000 years old, Annecy has seen much and is eager to share her rich and long history.
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.
25 Things to do in Barcelona, Spain | Top Attractions Travel Guide
Barcelona! After a few days in the Spanish capital, we headed over to Catalunya to see what this popular seaside city has to offer. We ended up discovering an eclectic mix of funky architecture, distinct neighbourhoods, and stretches of golden beaches. It was vibrant, it was stylish, and it was addicting. Here's a look at what we got up to during our visit to this world class city.
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25 Things to do in Barcelona:
1: Barceloneta beach - La Barceloneta
2: Teleférico de Montjuïc - Montjuïc Cable Car
3: Castell de Montjuïc - Montjuïc Castle - Castillo de Montjuich
4: Parc Güell - Park Güell - El Parque Güell
5: Sagrada Família - La Sagrada Familia
6: Futbol Club Barcelona – FCB – Barcelona Football Club (Barça or Blaugrana)
7: Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria - Mercat de la Boqueria – Boqueria Market - La Boqueria
8: La Rambla - Rambla
9: Boardwalk
10: Museu d'Història de Catalunya – Catalan Museum of History
11: Barri Gòtic - Gothic Quarter
12: Mercat Gotic – Gothic Market
13: Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia - Catedral de la Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia - Barcelona Cathedral
14: Santa Maria del Pi - St. Mary of the Pine Tree
15: Arc de Triomf – Arch of Triumph
16: Casa Batlló – Gaudi's Casa dels ossos (House of Bones)
17: Casa Milà - La Pedrera - (Antoni Gaudí's 'The Quarry')
18: Casa de les Punxes - Llibreria les Punxes
19: Jardines de Laribal – Laribal Gardens
20: Fundació Joan Miró, Centre d'Estudis d'Art Contemporani (Joan Miró Foundation)
21: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - National Art Museum of Catalonia - MNAC
22: Font màgica de Montjuïc - Magic Fountain of Montjuïc - Fuente mágica de Montjuic
23: Bicing - bicycle sharing system in Barcelona
24: Museo de Cera - Barcelona Wax Museum
25: Palau de la Música Catalana - Palace of Catalan Music
As always with our travel guides we seek to find the best places for discovering art, entertainment and architecture. In Barcelona you'll find numerous museums with many of them dedicated to the unique Catalunya culture.
25 Things to do in Barcelona, Spain | Top Attractions Travel Guide Video Transcript:
This week we are exploring another Spanish city. We are in Barcelona and this video is going to highlight 25 things to do here.
It is kind of hard to believe our time in Barcelona has expired. So final thoughts.
Well, it was a really fun city to visit. Great architecture, really nice beaches. It is very lively especially at night. The only downfall is that we were here in the middle of summer so it was super hot and super crowded and sometimes that made it a little bit difficult to enjoy. Especially at midday or in the mid-afternoon. So keep that in mind. Maybe consider visiting in the springtime, fall, winter.
Well, so what did you think of the city?
It is definitely a fun city. We had a lot of fun going to the beaches. One thing that is really different about this city compared to some other European cities though is that it is really spread out. In order for us to visit all of these different attractions we had to chunk them together into groups to visit them day by day. Overall, it was a decent city. It didn't quite click with me the same way that Madrid did. But that is just personal preference I suppose.
And that is a wrap for Barcelona! Our 5 days in the city flew by, and while this guide didn't cover everything, we hope we were able to give you a feel of what this fun seaside city has to offer. As always, if you have any suggestions of things to do around town, feel free to add them in the comments below. And if you want to catch our latest travel videos, don't forget to hit subscribe!
This is part of our Travel in Spain series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Spanish culture, Spanish arts, Spanish foods, Spanish religion, Spanish cuisine and Spanish people.
This is part of our Travel in Catalonia series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Catalan culture, Catalan arts, Catalan foods, Catalan religion, Catalan cuisine and Catalan people.
All photos and video taken by Samuel Jeffery (Nomadic Samuel) and Audrey Bergner (That Backpacker).
Music in this video courtesy of Audio Network
France Travel Guide - French Village of La Couvertoirade
Take a tour of French Village of La Couvertoirade in La Couvertoirade, France -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
For an exemplar Medieval French village, turn to a commune in southern France.
La Couvertoirade is a small but well maintained town with approximately 200 hundred inhabitants, most of whom are members of craft trades.
The town is most famous for the presence of the Knights Templar here. It was the Templars who built the fortress of the town in the 12th and 13th centuries. They were later replaced by the Knights of Saint John, who built the wall in the 15th century.
The ancient stone and tile structures coupled with pristine landscapes and angelic sky help to create the wholly ethereal atmosphere of this archetypal town.
Places to see in ( Argeles sur Mer - France )
Places to see in ( Argeles sur Mer - France )
Argelès-sur-Mer is a town on France’s Mediterranean coast. It’s known for the long Argelès Beach with its seafront promenade. In the Catalan-style old town, 14th-century Notre-Dame del Prat Church has views from its bell tower. Valmy Park to the south includes trails, a 19th-century castle and the Aigles de Valmy bird zoo. To the north, Mas Larrieu Natural Reserve is home to herons, gulls and bee-eaters.
Argeles-sur-Mer is a town and seaside resort on the Mediterranean coast of France, near the border with Spain and on the section of coast known as the Cote Vermeille. It is in an attractive setting with the low hills of the eastern Pyrenees and the massif des Albères behind the beach and Mount Canigou visible beyond.
Argeles-sur-Mer is a popular and pleasant resort on the Languedoc coast, mostly visited for the activities along the coast and beach. The sandy beach is almost seven kilometres long, and interspersed with rocky pools and has been awarded the Blue Flag award for its cleanliness and facilities. It is the most important resort on this stretch of the coast.
A short distance inland from the Mediterranean, Argeles is a pleasant town in the Catalan style with some interesting narrow streets to explore in the remaining part of the historic village. Most of the original ramparts have now disappeared though on Rue du 14 Juillet you can see the Jalabert tower and various other sections can be seen as you wander the streets.
You can ascend the belltower in the Church of Notre-Dame-del-Prat for views across the region. This belltower is 34m high and as well as a belltower it served as a lookout post and signal station.
Particular highlights close by include the pretty little Chapel of Saint-Jerome d'Argeles and the Hermitage of Saint-Ferreol-de-la-Pave: both of these are very old 10th century chapels in the roman style. Church enthusiasts will also want to visit the Church of Saint-Laurent-du-Mont a little way south of the town which is a beautifully preserved 12th century roman style church.
Argeles also has a pleasant tree lined port whose edges are lined with restaurants. It is a very pleasant spot to sit outside at one of the many restaurants and eat dinner overlooking the harbour. You can also stroll along the seafront to the attractive coastal hamlet of Le Racou.
Starting from Argeles you can walk the coastal path from the nature reserve of Mas Larrieu. The walk takes you past many coves as well as the pretty beach and hamlet of Le Racou near the Port.
Another popular trip from Argeles is to Valmy to see the lovely views and and the eagles soaring overhead. There is also a 19th century 'chateau' at Valmy which is interesting to architects because it was one of the earliest buildings constructed with reinforced concrete, although you might not guess just by looking at it, it is now a chambre d'hote.
En route for Valmy you can visit the defensive Massane tower which was built in the 13th century on a rocky peak, while the sturdy square tower that is all that remains of the 12th century Chateau de Pujol is a little way north of the town.
Argeles is just a few kilometers from Collioure, a very attractive port and beach with a castle and lively old town. A trip north to explore Perpignan is also enjoyable, then a little further you can explore the Pyrenees foothills along the Têt Valley or take a trip to one of the cathar castles such as Château Peyrepertuse. See more of the popular beaches and resorts in Languedoc.
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