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Château de Brézé

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:01:23 GMT

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Château de Brézé

tagged: chateau, breze, castle, france, loire, valley
duration: 3 Mins. 48 Sec.

Abbaye de Fontevraud

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:49:27 GMT

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This is a noteworthy abbey at the very least because it was a monastery for men and women. The women in fact held the highest in rank, abbess. It was often reserved for high nobility or even people with Royal connections. And this brought wealth and power, until the abbey was abolished in the French Revolution. It was then converted to a prison and lots of outhouses were built. Only towards the end of the last century was it restored as much as possible and returned to its original condition.

location: France / Fontevraud-lʿAbbaye
tagged: abbaye, fontevraud, france
duration: 4 Mins. 48 Sec.

Château de Loches

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:23:52 GMT

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Château de Loches

tagged: chateau, loches, france, loire, valley, castles
duration: 5 Mins. 59 Sec.

Château de Langeais

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:04:22 GMT

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Château de Langeais

tagged: chateau, langeais, france, loire, valley, castles
duration: 2 Mins. 36 Sec.

Château de Blois

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:45:07 GMT

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The chateau has a history of intrigue, murders, imprisonment, premature deaths, ... You get to see just a little of this in the sound and light show (see events). After a period of decline and the French Revolution the Château de Blois came into the hands of the town. Late in the 19th century it was no longer used as a barracks and to some extent restored. Only after the Second World War was the job tackled thoroughly. There are now a few magnificent halls to marvel at, most of which have no furniture. An unusual feature is the “Cabinet de Catherine de Médicis”: this contains 237 decorated panels and four concealed cabinets. The walk around the outside of the chateau is also very interesting and takes only about 15 minutes.

location: France / Blois
tagged: chateau, blois, france, loire, valley
duration: 0 Mins. 56 Sec.

Château de Villandry

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:11:06 GMT

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Château de Villandry is proud of its gardens. This hitherto unseen beauty can be hard to take in on one visit. The chateau is certainly worth seeing. The rooms were refurbished in the 18th century and there is an exhibition of Spanish art. Its former owner restored this dilapidated chateau and was the creator of this magnificent Renaissance garden.

location: France / Villandry
tagged: villandry, france, castle, chateau, loire, valley
duration: 6 Mins. 51 Sec.

Château d'Azay-le-Rideau

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:49:00 GMT

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Château d'Azay-le-Rideau (16th century) is surrounded by water. This moat was once gave the chateau its defences, but now it gives its reflection. It came into the hands of the French king when the owner was accused of financial trickery. However, not many kings have resided here. But it is not lacking in beauty and elegance. It is considered a Renaissance chateau and is one of the leading examples in this style.

tagged: chateau, castle, azay, rideau, france, loire
duration: 5 Mins. 58 Sec.

Château d'Amboise

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:53:29 GMT

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Amboise and Leonardo da Vinci are irrefutably linked. The artist and inventor spent the last years of his life here. He lived in Le Clos-Lucé, a country house just outside the centre. He is said to have been buried in St Hubert’s chapel at Château d'Amboise. The country house is open to the public. It contains reminders of da Vinci and there is a small exhibition. St Hubert’s chapel is one of the most beautiful chateau buildings and was spared after the loss of the chateau.

location: France / Amboise
tagged: chateau, amboise, loire, valley, france, castle
duration: 2 Mins. 13 Sec.

Château de Chenonceau

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:36:31 GMT

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No visit to the Loire chateaux would be complete without seeing Chenonceau. It was built over the Cher, a tributary of the Loire. The history of Chenonceau is a real novel, its main character being one of the most beautiful women of all times: Diane de Poitiers.

location: France / Blois
tagged: castle, chateau, france, loire, chenonceau
duration: 5 Mins. 28 Sec.

Château de Chaumont

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:48:26 GMT

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The 15th century Château de Chaumont lies on the Loire and from the inner courtyard offers a beautiful view of the river. This is because it was built on rocks, and because it has been altered so many times by its many owners. It is a hotchpotch but well worth a visit. Though you wouldn’t expect it, there is also an English garden on 17 ha of land.

location: France / Chaumont-sur-Loire
tagged: chateau, castle, chaumont, loire, valley, france
duration: 4 Mins. 41 Sec.

Château de Cheverny

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:35:48 GMT

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This is a chateau of a different style altogether: very classical and extraordinarily beautiful lines. The French Royals have never resided in Cheverny. It is a 'seigniory' or the property of the liege. The chateau, built in 1634 by Hirault de Cheverny, still belongs to a descendent of the marquis de Vibraye. It is best known now as ‘Chateau Molensloot’ from the Tin Tin stories.

location: France / Cheverny
tagged: chateau, castle, loire, valley, france, cheverny
duration: 5 Mins. 51 Sec.

Château de Chambord

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:09:22 GMT

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This chateau has 440 rooms and is the largest and one of the most enchanting of the Loire chateaux. A chateau was originally built here by the counts of Blois, from which huge hunting parties were organised. In 1519 Francois I completely demolished the castle and in its place built a real showpiece, no expense spared. Even when the treasury was empty the builders carried on building. To settle the finances he allowed the church treasures to be taken. The chateau has belonged to the French State since 1930.

location: France / Chambord
tagged: castle, chambord, chateau, loire, valley
duration: 3 Mins. 49 Sec.

Trier, Germany

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:53:19 GMT

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Trier, a roman city in Germany.

location: Germany / Trier
tagged: trier, germany, city
duration: 2 Mins. 10 Sec.

Paris, Montmartre

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:40:14 GMT

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A little hill of no more than 130 metres high called Montmartre became one of the most famous places in Paris. You can climb this hill using the steps or take the Funicular. If you have a Paris Visite pass, you can use the Funicular free of charge. Once you are at the top of the hill, you can enjoy a gorgeous panoramic view of the city. The famous hill also has four extraordinary points of interest.

location: France / Paris
tagged: paris, france, montmartre
duration: 1 Mins. 54 Sec.

Paris, Musée d'Orsay

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:23:20 GMT

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The Musée d'Orsay is one of the most popular museums in France and often has long queues at the ticket office. There is a separate entrance for Museum Pass holders (group entrance). The museum houses art from the 19th century to the present day. The best-known and most visited works are those of the impressionists. In addition to the paintings, you can also find sculptures, photographs and other forms of art. Large bronze statues representing de various continents of the world welcome you at the entrance.

location: France / Paris
tagged: paris, france, citybreak, museum, orsay
duration: 2 Mins. 40 Sec.

Paris - Le Grand Louvre

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:12:23 GMT

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If you were to walk around the Louvre building outside, it would take you 45 minutes. It is impossible to visit everything the museum has to offer in one day. It is the biggest museum in the world. The first building was a fortress and was built at the start of the 13th century. It was later renovated by the kings. Charles V turned it into a 'modern' residence and François I had it demolished as it no longer served any official purpose. On the Cour Carré you can still see the paved original walls.

location: France / Paris
tagged: paris, louvre, citybreak, france
duration: 2 Mins. 45 Sec.

Eternel Paris

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:57:27 GMT

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Paris is a metropolis, the City of Light, a historic city, a cultural city. Words are not enough to describe this city. It goes without saying that it is the most visited city in Europe. Paris has so many historic and contemporary attractions to offer. It has all sorts of large and small museums and countless events. Paris is also a must for visitors who like shopping, enjoy good food, are fond of the cabaret or love the nightlife.

location: France / Paris
tagged: paris, france, citybreak
duration: 4 Mins. 8 Sec.

Corsica west coast

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:48:38 GMT

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Corsica is an island of many aspects. Being south of the Côte d'Azur, in the Mediterranean Sea, the sun and beaches are major strong point. While long white sandy beaches are not ever present, there is an abundance of quiet beaches in little bays and creeks, with unique views.

location: France / Corse
tagged: corsica, corse, france
duration: 3 Mins. 55 Sec.

Corsica east coast

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:36:34 GMT

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location: France / Corse
tagged: corsica, france, nature, coast, mountains, corse
duration: 3 Mins. 43 Sec.

Lisbon town

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:12:16 GMT

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Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, has had a great many setbacks in the past, such as the earthquake of 1755 and the great fire of 1988. But it has never given in to fate and has always rebuilt itself. The city is no longer the unknown quantity it was, and the World Exhibition of 1998 and World Cup football finals of 2004 have been instrumental in this. Thanks to these two events Lisbon has been given a few touch-ups here and there and now sparkles like never before.

location: Portugal / Lisbon
tagged: lisbon, portugal, citybreak
duration: 2 Mins. 39 Sec.