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  1. The Loire Valley

    The Loire Valley

    Fontevraud Abbey, the graves of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, with their son Richard the Lionheart.
  2. The Loire Valley

    The Loire Valley

    Fontevraud Abbey, historic abbey built in the 12th century.
  3. The Loire Valley

    The Loire Valley

    Chinon is a small town with a pretty medieval center.
  4. The Loire Valley

    The Loire Valley

    Sunday lunch outside in the square in Chinon.
  5. The Loire Valley

    The Loire Valley

    The first of many goat cheese salads, frequently the only vegetarian option on menus.
  6. The Loire Valley

    The Loire Valley

    Steve walking along the Vienne River in Chinon.
  7. Pauline

    Bourgogne-Franche-Comté A Week in Burgundy, 2012

    This trip report was originally posted on my blog, which is now closed. Our trips to France are becoming a yearly event. This year we decided to spend our week in Burgundy, south-east of Paris, with Chris and Shannon. This area was new to us all. We had to choose between the western part near...
  8. Sharon J

    Paris Wonderful Paris, Even in Winter

    By Sharon J from Texas, Winter 2007 A late-planned, quick trip to Paris, March 5 - 9, 2009 for Sharon J and her husband. This trip report was originally posted on SlowTrav.com. Last Minute Trip and Arrangements Sometimes, I think the best trips are made at the last minute. Personally, it keeps...
  9. Sharon J

    Paris Sisters Visit Paris

    By Sharon J from Texas, Fall 2010 Highlights of two sisters as they visit Paris and take a night train to Venice, September 23, 2010 - September 27, 2010. This trip report was originally published on SlowTrav.com. Day 1 ... Arrival I'm not too sure how great this trip report will be, as we...
  10. Kim

    Paris Paris, in a Dream

    Paris, in a Dream By Kim from NJ, Spring 2006 A last minute trip to Paris to accompany my husband on business gave me the opportunity to explore the city on my own for a few days, followed by two wonderful days with him. This trip report was originally posted on slowtrav.com. A Little Bit of...
  11. Pauline

    Hiking Walking Easy in Europe

    In the 1990s Chet and Carolee Lipton wrote a brilliant set of books about hiking in Europe: Walking Easy in the Swiss Alps Walking Easy in the Italian Alps Walking Easy in the French Alps Walking Easy in the Austrian Alps In the 2000s these books were updated and combined into two books. New...
  12. Terry

    Paris We Fell in Love With France

    By teaberry from Pennsylvania, USA, Spring 2006 April 7 to April 23, 2006. We spent our first week in Paris and had a family reunion, and spent our second week in glorious Provence. This trip report was originally published on SlowTrav. Why France, and Where to Go? In the summer of 2005, my...
  13. Pauline

    Miscellaneous France Travel Basics

    Regions and Departments of France France is divided into thirteen regions (not including overseas regions). Regions are further divided into departments. In total there are 96 departments (not including overseas departments). In some cases the department is better known than the region. For...
  14. Pauline

    Provence Fréjus Aqueduct

    The town of Fréjus sits on the western edge of the Estérel Mountains, on the Mediterranean coast. During ancient Roman times Fréjus was an important port town called Forum Julii and situated at the crossroads of Via Augusta and Via Domitia. There are various Roman remains in and around the town...
  15. Fréjus Amphitheater

    Fréjus Amphitheater

    From the outside.
  16. Fréjus Amphitheater

    Fréjus Amphitheater

    Entrance.
  17. Fréjus Amphitheater

    Fréjus Amphitheater

    Information sign.
  18. Fréjus

    Fréjus

    Historic town center.
  19. Fréjus Aqueduct

    Fréjus Aqueduct

    Much of the aqueduct was underground.
  20. Fréjus Aqueduct

    Fréjus Aqueduct

    Aqueduct came out of the ground at this point.
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