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Located just across the road from Notre Dame in Paris‘ left-bank, Shakespeare & Co is a unique antiquarian bookstore considered as one of the best English bookshops in the world. It is one of very few bookstores, which has gained a widely respected legendary status. It attracts both published and aspiring writers, as well as the general reading public. With piled books and floor to ceiling shelves in small rooms and twisting hallways, Shakespeare & Co is probably the most photographed bookstore of the world.

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The Hotel de la Cite is located in the heart of the medieval city of Carcassonne, France, overlooking the valley of Laurageais and the lush Minervois vineyards. It is Europe’s largest fortified citadel, each stone a mute witness to its romantic past. Set in its own glorious gardens, the Hôtel De La Cité dates back to 1909 and stands on the site of the former Episcopal palace. Standing between two historic landmarks, the Roman Chateau Comtal and the Gothic Basilica of Saint-Nazaire, the Hotel de la Cite is a charming little place proudly bear witness to its history.

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Bastide St Mathieu is a terrifically remodeled 18th-century land farm accommodation set in acres of expertly kempt gardens and fanlike expanses of parcel. Bastide St Mathieu is ideally positioned in the hunch of the Halcyon Triangle, in the foothills fair southeastern of the odorize municipality of Grasse, some 20 transactions from the socialism airdrome of Nice, and whatever 15 proceedings from Cannes, perfect for enjoying the stabilise of the mountains, or the quality of the Croisette. Tenants feature included some famous names that are raddled to the Riviera and whatever of the uppercase forge houses of France.

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Situated in the heart of the nonmodern townsfolk of Kientzheim, the freehand architecture at this former convent has been successfully frozen to make a snug hotel. Additional expanse attractions include Confection de Introduction des Cigognes et des Loutres and Pants Sipp Winery. This is a pulverised hotel for pacification and uneventful, and suited for restful.

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Codignat is an authentic XVth century chateau located in a 15-hectare park beautiful parkland in the Auvergne, only 20 km away from Clermont-Ferrand, France. Overlooking the village of Bort L’Etang, the Chateau offers superb views across the Auvergne volcanoes. With its lakes, verdant hillsides and forests, this 4 Star Relais and Chateaux property, renders the nobility of the past, alongside all modern comforts and services.

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Chateau de Noirieux sits in the middle of a 9-hectares parkland just 15 kilometres north-east of Angers, France. Overlooking the Loir Valley a superb architectural complex combining a chateau 17th Century manor house 15th Century and a chapel 16th Century where calm and serenity prevail. It is an oasis of calm- elegance and privacy and the atmosphere gives you a real sense of the grandeur of the stately homes of a bygone age.

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The charming Juana hotel is ideally located on the edge of a pine forest in Juan-les-Pins and only 11 km (seven miles) from Cannes, France. The beach, the sea and Cap d’Antibes are almost at your feet and you will appreciate the distant view of the Lérins islands. Juana Hotel is classic 1930′s chic, renovated to exacting contemporary standards.

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Perched in a private park on a hillside above Aix-en-Provence, France, the Villa Gallici Residence is 18th century Provencal house member of Relais et Chateaux. It provides luxury accommodation, a gastronomical restaurant registered in the main guides, a shady seven acre garden with a swimming-pool. This is a place to discover the beauty of Aix en Provence in the extremely comfort and where the most sophisticated services are tailor made to ensure a relaxing stay.

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Dedicated to Saint Stephen, Bourges Cathedral is a magnificent early Gothic cathedral located near the Loire Valley, France. It was built in record time - between the late 12th and late 13th centuries by architect Paul-Louis Boeswillwald and the master builder Philippe Berruyer. Bourges Cathedral was added to UNESCO world heritage site list in 1992.

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Situated on the banks of the river Rhine, the city of Strasbourg is known for its historical and cultural sights. It is the seventh largest city in France and nearly three million people come to visit the city every year. Strasbourg is the seat of several European institutions, such as the Council of Europe and the Eurocorps, as well as the European Parliament and the European Ombudsman of the European Union.

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