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The Belfries of Belgium and France are 56 bell-towers, built between the 11th and 20th centuries. They are mostly found in town centres and connected to the local town hall or church. At their time, the Belfries represented the growing importance of cities instead of the feudal system in the Middle Ages.

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France: Hauts de France – Amiens cathedral

Amiens Cathedral is a towering UNESCO-listed Gothic masterpiece in Hauts-de-France — famous for its record-breaking nave height intricate sculpted façade and sublime medieval choir stalls making it one of the most remarkable and complete Gothic cathedrals in the whole of Europe.

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France: Paris – Château de Fontainebleau

Château de Fontainebleau is a magnificent UNESCO-listed royal palace near Paris, spanning eight centuries of French history and offering visitors an exceptional journey through Renaissance architecture lavishly decorated state apartments and beautifully landscaped gardens just 55 kilometres from the capital.

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France: Maison la Roche – Le Corbusier

Maison La Roche in Paris is a seminal 1925 masterpiece by Le Corbusier — a UNESCO-listed house that introduced his Five Points of Architecture through sweeping ramps sculptural volumes and luminous open interiors still breathtaking a century on.

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France: Paris – Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles is a monumental symbol of French royal power featuring stunning baroque architecture lavish interiors and immaculately landscaped gardens that once served as the seat of political power under King Louis XIV.

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France: Paris – the banks of the Seine

The banks of the Seine wind through the heart of Paris revealing iconic landmarks centuries-old bridges charming bouquiniste stalls and breathtaking vistas that together capture the timeless romance and rich cultural heritage of the French capital.

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France: Occitanie – Carcassonne

Carcassonne is a remarkably preserved medieval fortress city in southern France's Aude département, where layers of Roman, Visigoth, and Cathar history meet sun-drenched Languedoc landscapes, fine wine, and effortless southern French charm.