Best medieval places in France

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Domme
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Domme
The charm of Domme is undeniable, there is a particular atmosphere, calm and serene that soothes the soul as well as the exceptional panorama over the Dordogne valley that reveals both the castle of Montfort.
St Guilhem le Désert
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St Guilhem the Desert
A territory with a contrasting landscape where cultures and traditions are intertwined, in the heart of a vineyard! you will discover villages, churches, alleys, fountains, where people have found their place in the greatest respect for the landscape.
Turenne
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Turenne
The Château de Turenne was classified as a Historic Monument in 1840 and renewed in 2016, and the main buildings, dismantled, have given way to a superb French-style flowered garden.
Conques
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Conques
The Abbey Church of Saint Foy in Conques was a popular stop for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago on their way to Santiago de Compostela in what is now Spain. The Abbey Church of Saint Foy was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1998
Carcassone
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Carcassone
Discover the ramparts and the château of the Counts of Carcassonne, in the heart of the fortified city. These Gallo-Roman and medieval masterpieces of military architecture have been UNESCO World Heritage sites since 1997.
Le palais des papes à Avignon
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The palace of the popes in Avignon
The skyline of Avignon is a magnificent urban landscape. Discover The skyline of Avignon is a magnificent urban landscape. The Palace of the Popes stands as the mighty symbol of the church’s influence throughout the western Christian world in the 14th century.
Le château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg
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The castle of Haut-Kœnigsbourg
On the signature of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, the Haut-Koenigsbourg was handed over to the French government and awarded the status of National palace. The castle gives an accurate idea of how a mountain fortress looked like in the Middle Ages.
Le château de Pierrefonds
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Pierrefonds Castle
Built at the end of the 14th century by Louis d'Orléans, the castle was dismantled in the 17th century and was in ruins when Napoleon III ordered the architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc to make it an ideal castle as it would have existed in the Middle Ages.
Le château médiéval de Chinon
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The medieval castle of Chinon
The settlement of Chinon is on the bank of the Vienne river about 10 kilometres (6 mi) from where it joins the Loire. If you happen to go there you will have the possibility to do an escape game in the castle!
Le château de Langeais
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Castle Langeais
This castle, located in the Centre-Val de Loire region, was rebuilt in 1465. It is surounded by beautiful landscapes and has a marvellous garden. It is also one of the few castle with a working drawbridge!
Le château de Saumur
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The castle of Saumur
classified in 2000 as a "World Heritage Site", Saumur Castle is located on the historic road of the Valley of the Kings
Château d'Angers
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Castle of Angers
Built in the 13th century, the fortress gives a formidable impression of power. The gardens are particularly pleasant to admire from the top of the towers, offering beds with original and colourful designs.
La forteresse de Fougères
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The fortress of Fougeres
After almost a thousand years of existence, the castle of Fougères today offers an unchanged face. It is the biggest Fortress of Europe! The motto of the tourist office is "you saw nothing if you didn't see Fougères!"
Corde sur Ciel
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Corde sur Ciel
To walk through Cordes-sur-ciel is to discover a fabulous book of art and history embedded in stone... Great authors, such as Camus, have even fallen in love with it!
Ville-close de concarneau
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Closed town of concarneau
With more than 1.5 million visitors per year, the Ville-Close is one of the most visited historical monuments in Brittany. From the top of its fortifications, it offers magnificent views of the fishing port, the marina and Concarneau Bay.
Le Mont-Saint-Michel
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The Mont Saint Michel
We couldn't do a list of medieval places without talking about this one! Located in Normandy, this place is very appreciated by tourists! Listed as a "World Heritage Site" by UNESCO in 1979, this site receives more than 2.5 million visitors per year.
Rocamadour
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Rocamadour
This town was elected favourite town of the French in 2016! And when you see how this town is on the cliff you quickly understand why! It's Breathtaking! Give it a try if you are going near Bordeaux:)
Château d'Aigue Mortes
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Castle of Aigue Mortes
This castle was build during the 13th century, this defensive structure was ordered by King Saint Louis in 1272 So that France could have an important port to the mediteranean. It is a beautiful place to visit, located in the wonderful area called Camargue
Chambord
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Chambord
A magical atmosphere as soon as you arrive. Captivated by a wondrous forest, you will discover extraordinary architecture imagined by François I and imbued with the spirit of Leonardo da Vinci. Over a few hours you will explore half a millennium of French history.
Locronan
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Locronan
Locronan is a wonderful place if you want to take some rest, hang out in the street or even if you are looking for tipical products of brittany! A sumptuous gothic style church throne in the middle of the town, definitely a must-see in brittany!
Discover new places with Voc App! You are a fan of historical places ? You like to go out of the big cities and see wonderful French places that bring you back in the past like a time travel machine? Then you should see our topic about medieval places in France, there is no doubt that you will find these places breath taking! So time to pack up and plan your trip and see Chinon Castle, Carcassonne or Chambord! The best medieval places French lifestyle is known for its refining habbits, its culture and its beautiful land! France put a lot of effort to upkeep its patrimony and many of their places make part of the UNESCO! In this topic, we picked the best places in France from the medieval era, in each of these place you will find unique atmosphere!

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