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Museums and Historic Places to Visit in France
Name |
Description |
Location |
Louvre Museum |
The world's largest art museum with over 35,000 works of art including the famous Mona Lisa painting. |
Paris |
Palace of Versailles |
A former royal palace with stunning gardens and opulent rooms that showcase the grandeur of the French monarchy. |
Versailles |
Musée d'Orsay |
A museum housed in a former train station that features Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art from famous artists such as Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas. |
Paris |
Mont Saint-Michel |
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a medieval abbey perched on a rocky island that is only accessible during low tide. |
Normandy |
Château de Chambord |
A Renaissance castle with a unique double helix staircase and beautiful gardens that is considered one of the most impressive châteaux in the Loire Valley. |
Loire Valley |
Notre-Dame Cathedral |
A Gothic cathedral that is a symbol of Paris and France, with stunning stained glass windows and intricate architecture. |
Paris |
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial |
A tribute to the American soldiers who died during the D-Day landings in World War II, with a beautiful memorial and cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach. |
Normandy |
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