Explore Montsegur: The Cathars’ Final Stronghold Walking Tour

Montségur has almost a cult following, attracting Cathar history enthusiasts, hikers, and lovers of charming small French villages. This tiny village is located in France’s Midi-Pyrénées region (and the lovely Ariège Pyrénées department) on the edge of Cathar Country, near Foix and within easy striking distance of Perpignan. Montségur Château is arguably the most significant monument to the Cathar religious sect.

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Explore the Historic Former French Concession in Shanghai

It’s funny. The former French Concession doesn’t really have a name to locals. Visitors to Shanghai seek it out as do expats who live here. The former French Concession is the geographical area of Sycamore-lined streets and alleys that make up what used to be the French-administered part of town (late 19th century to mid-twentieth). And by the way, all those trees (calledplatanein French), were imported from France.

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Explore Claude Monet’s Stunning Gardens and House in Giverny

Celebrated impressionist painterClaude Monetspent nearly 43 years– from 1883 to his death in 1926– living in a house he constructed in the peaceful locality of Giverny, about an hour from Paris and at the edge of the Normandy region of France. Today run by the Claude Monet Foundation, the painter’s house and breathtaking gardens attract hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, who come to witness the iconic water garden and bridge which inspired some of Monet’s most-loved paintings (including the water lilies series), enjoy the artist’s collection of Japanese prints, or explore the brightly-painted and decorated rooms of the house. An excursion to Giverny represents an ideal opportunity for a memorable day trip.

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Discover Veterans Oasis Park – Chandler’s Premier Environmental Education Center

Veterans Oasis Park in Chandler is more than just a recreational space with grass, pathways, and a pond. It plays a vital role in the city’s reclaimed water processing system, redistributing treated wastewater to recharge basins in the area. Consequently, this has allowed the city to cultivate the park as a riparian and wetland habitat that the community can enjoy. Opened to the public in 2008, Veterans Oasis Park offers an array of attractions for nature lovers.

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Ultimate 48-Hour Asheville Itinerary for Travelers

For decades, tourists came to Asheville to marvel at the spectacular Biltmore Estate while largely ignoring the rest of the city. Nowadays, Asheville has emerged as one of the hottest travel destinations in the Southeast. A thriving arts and culture scene attracts visitors, complemented by newly renovated neighborhoods that feature design studios, trendy restaurants, and the nation’s largest concentration of microbreweries.

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Explore Nice: 3-Day Guided Tour of the French Riviera

You’re in the heart of the French Riviera but you’re also in a French city where the locals outnumber the visitors. So get a slice of French life and venture out early to theCours Saleya.The vibrant, colorful market square is where everybody comes to shop for the freshest fruit and vegetables, fat, succulent olives and olive oil, exotic flowers, cheese, bread, and charcuterie of every kind imaginable. It’s surrounded by cafés where terraces spill out onto the pavement so you can sip a coffee and watch the world go by. On a Monday, the antique and flea market lasts from 7am to 6pm.

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