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Although it’s not the Auvergne region’s highest summit, this dormant lava dome is its most iconic. Join the thousands of hikers who visit every year.

Learn about Toulouse’s long history of aeronautics with the three guided tours of this iconic developer’s factory and main sites.

Crumbling ruins serve as a reminder of the imposing pentagonal fortress that once stood here, its moat-side mounds now a hotspot for sunbathers and picnickers.

On the French-German border, this neighborhood is notable for its varied architectural styles and sprawling forested parks. 

Find out why literary masters, such as Goethe and Victor Hugo, heaped praise on this remarkable, pink-hued cathedral.

Examine historical artifacts and artworks in the museums of this 18th-century palace, which once hosted Louis XV and Marie Antoinette.

Examine historical artifacts and artworks in the museums of this 18th-century palace, which once hosted Louis XV and Marie Antoinette.

Examine historical artifacts and artworks in the museums of this 18th-century palace, which once hosted Louis XV and Marie Antoinette.

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.

Appreciate some of the finest views of Nice from this ruined citadel, which is rich in history and now features a beautiful park.

Experience stunning views of the city and the bay and explore the impressive sculptures in the Gothic nave in this religious gem.

Crumbling ruins serve as a reminder of the imposing pentagonal fortress that once stood here, its moat-side mounds now a hotspot for sunbathers and picnickers.

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.

Examine historical artifacts and artworks in the museums of this 18th-century palace, which once hosted Louis XV and Marie Antoinette.

Examine historical artifacts and artworks in the museums of this 18th-century palace, which once hosted Louis XV and Marie Antoinette.

Admire the ornate Baroque architecture of this large and beautiful cathedral, which was built over several centuries beginning in the 1600s.

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.

Examine historical artifacts and artworks in the museums of this 18th-century palace, which once hosted Louis XV and Marie Antoinette.

Examine historical artifacts and artworks in the museums of this 18th-century palace, which once hosted Louis XV and Marie Antoinette.