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Photo: Pont du Gard in Nimes, France
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The Pont du Gard aqueduct, built by the Romans, now funnels francs into the town of Nīmes as one of France's most popular tourist attractions.

—From "Essence of Provence," September 1995, National Geographic magazine
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Photo Gallery: Castles
From intriguing ruins on the British Isles to towering Alpine palaces in full glory, these classic European structures are full of history and wonder.
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Photo Gallery: France's Gothic Revolution
Journey back to the 1100s when France first dared to fashion heaven's image in soaring cathedrals of stone with this gallery of images from photographer James L. Stanfield.
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Places of a Lifetime: Paris
France’s capital is home to haute couture, masterpieces of art and architecture, and temples of fine dining, but also cozy bistros.
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Provence, France Drive
Markets and antique shops populate the quintessentially French town of Provence. Immerse yourself in the culture that inspired the likes of Van Gogh, Matisse and Cezanne.


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