The Arena of Nimes are installed in an ancient Roman amphitheater. It dates from the first century and is still used for concerts, festivals or bullfights. The rest of the time, it is possible to visit it.
The Arch of Triumph in Paris, the full name of the Arc de Triomphe Etoile is located in the center of the roundabout the same name, where cross 12 avenues including the Champs-Elysee. It was built under the orders of Napoleon, after the battle of Austerlitz.
Chambord Castle is located near the town of the same name, in the Loir-et-Cher (Centre region). It is the largest of the Loire castles, built in a style typical of the Renaissance in the sixteenth century. The monument was more a function of prestige defensive.
The Palace of Versailles was a royal residence for three sovereigns: Louis XIV, who had it built, then Louis XV and Louis XVI. Classic style, organization is marked by symmetry. There are also some baroque elements, and inspirational sculptures and ancient mythology.
Castle of the Dukes of Brittany was the official residence of the Breton leaders between the thirteenth and sixteenth century. He was then inhabited by various kings and princes with their course. It is now open to the public, houses a museum of decorative arts.
With 40 hectares of surface, the Père Lachaise Cemetery is the largest in Paris. It is also the best known, since many are buried here. It has become a tourist attraction, where guided tours are organized.
Carcassonne is a collection of buildings from medieval times, which is south-west of the city of the same name. It has a well-preserved city walls, the perimeter of which is no less than 3 kilometers. There is also the Count's castle, and the Basilica of Saint-Nazaire.
The Tuileries Garden is located in the first district of Paris, near the Louvre Museum. He had formerly been part of the Tuileries Palace, burnt voluntarily by the Communards in 1871 These gardens "French" have become a public park.
Mont Saint-Michel abbey houses the same name, near the coast Normand, in the department of Manche. His figure was given to him by a church with a statue of St. Michael, which rises to 170 meters high.
The Louvre is one're the world's largest, with 60,600 square meters of exhibition space. He is a former royal palace, converted into a museum from 1793 and exhibits works of art from different parts of the world and covering a period from antiquity to 1848.
Our Guard Guard "is a basilica, built atop a limestone hill. It overlooks the Old Port of Marseille. This is a true symbol of the city affectionately known as the" good mother "by its inhabitants.
Place de la Concorde is the largest in Paris. It marks the beginning of the Avenue of Elysium fields and is located close to an entry in the Tuileries Gardens. It changed its name several times throughout history, and its development was greatly altered several times.
The Pont du Gard is part of an ancient Roman aqueduct at three levels, converts road bridge in the middle ages. It was well maintained over the centuries, subject to a conservation since the sixteenth century. The construction allows to cross the Gardon River in the village of Vers-Pont-du-Gard.
Honfleur is a town in Normandy, is well known for its houses with tile facades that many artists have shown their paintings. Boudin find inspiration Buzzer representing heaven Estuary. They met often with other painters such as Claude Monet and Gustave Courbet.
The Eiffel tower is one of the most visited monuments in the world. It is a symbol of the city of Paris, known all over the world. Initially, it was built by engineer Gustave Eiffel for the Universal Exhibition of 1889 the composition of the frame earned him the nickname "Iron Lady."
The Old Port is notable for its two medieval towers, placed at the entrance. Facing them, a "big clock" is one of the iconic figures of the place. It was widely used between the seventeenth and the eighteenth century, trade with the colonies.