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Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.

Climb the towers of this remarkable 13th-century cathedral, one of the most iconic religious buildings in France.

Alsace-Lorraine is located in north-east France, between the Meuse and Rhine. Renowned for its cuisine, the region attracts history lovers and pleasure seekers alike.

This sleepy town serves as a charming portal to some of the region’s finest coastline.

View the fascinating collections at Nancy’s premier art museum, which is housed in an impressive 18th-century building.

Rising dramatically from the cliffs of southern Corsica, this historic citadel still has many of its original features.

Discover a vast collection of art from the 15th century to the present day, which covers everything from the Renaissance to impressionist and romanticist movements.

View an array of iconic paintings from the last 600 years set among antique furnishings in one of the most beautiful buildings in the Loire Valley.

Miles of soft white sand and clear blue water are waiting to be enjoyed a short drive from the bustling streets of Bonifacio. 

Miles of soft white sand and clear blue water are waiting to be enjoyed a short drive from the bustling streets of Bonifacio. 

Marvel at château after château as you visit the towns and countryside along this fertile, wine-producing valley. 

Learn about the world-famous needlepoint lace industry prospering in this traditional French town and discover a beautiful natural park.

Admire the opulent decorations of a Renaissance clock and enjoy a stroll along one of Rouen’s most historic and atmospheric streets.

Discover a vast collection of art from the 15th century to the present day, which covers everything from the Renaissance to impressionist and romanticist movements.

Watch the sun set over the sparkling Gulf of Porto from this historic Genoese tower, a typical feature of the Corsican coastline.

Miles of soft white sand and clear blue water are waiting to be enjoyed a short drive from the bustling streets of Bonifacio. 

Admire the opulent decorations of a Renaissance clock and enjoy a stroll along one of Rouen’s most historic and atmospheric streets.

Admire the opulent decorations of a Renaissance clock and enjoy a stroll along one of Rouen’s most historic and atmospheric streets.