It’s one of France’s most iconic images: a monastery with its slender spires and stout ramparts and rocky slope seemingly rises from the depth of the sea. Said by Celtic mythology to be a sea tomb to which souls of the dead were sent, Mont Saint Michel is rich in legend and history.
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Versailles: The Palace of the Sun King
Château de Versailles – France’s most iconic and extravagant palace – does not need an introduction. With nearly six million visitors each year, its fame is hard to overlook. The grandiose estate was built in the mid-17th century for Louis XIV – the Ruler of the French Empire.
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Keukenhof: Spring in the Garden of Europe
Spring is returning to the northern hemisphere. The greyness of winter is gradually replaced by the colors of spring. Across Europe, multicolored flowers wake up after a long winter sleep and reveal their beauty. And one perfect place to admire Mother Nature’s artwork is the Keukenhof Garden.
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