Saint Martin, Patron Saint of France
Saint Martin, patron of the Franks Saint Martin is one of the patron saints of France, alongside Saint Denis, Saint…
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Tarasque of Tarascon, the founding myth
From the depths of ancient pagan belief emerged the Tarasque of Tarascon, the bloodthirsty beast at the origin of the city’s founding tale
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Beast of Gévaudan, legend or truth
An ancient land of rugged mountains and shadowed forests, where valley mists linger and the dreaded Beast of Gévaudan once left its trail of horror
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Espelette, the land of chili pepper
Espelette is a traditional and historic Basque village that has been cultivating its world famous chili peppers since the 1650s
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Roncevaux Pass and The Song of Roland
Roncevaux Pass is not only a mountain crossing, but a place where history and legend converge to give birth to one of the most enduring epic poems of medieval France
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Ainhoa, a listed Basque village
Ainhoa, a historic bastide on the Way of St. James in the Basque Country and one of the four villages that form the Xareta Valley, is officially ranked among Les Plus Beaux Villages de France
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Saint Jean Pied de Port in the Pyrénées
Saint Jean Pied de Port, a former fortified town built in the 12th century to defend the Roncevaux Pass, the historic mountain route into Spain used by pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago
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Bayonne, the Basque Country’s flagship
Bayonne, a city full of surprises! Bayonne is a magnificent city, rich in culture and boasting breathtaking architecture. It would…
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The Landes Forest, Europe’s largest
Before the Landes Forest existed Landes is both a department and a vast natural region located in southwestern France, south…
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The “White Gold” of Salins-les-Bains
Nestled in the Jura Mountains, the Grande Saline of Salins-les-Bains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as a remarkable testament to more than 1,200 years of salt production
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The 4 Lakes, Jura’s Little Scotland
The site of the 4 Lakes is part of a larger group known as the 7 Lakes, a region nicknamed Little Scotland of the Jura in 1825 for its untamed beauty
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Chantilly, a castle and legendary cream
Chateau de Chantilly, a historical gem The Château de Chantilly is renowned as one of the most beautiful monuments in…
