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Eisenhammer Hasloch

The era of iron hammers ended in the Spessart during the 19th century – but here, the heart of the craft still beats today.

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Mespelbrunn Castle

The castle owes much of its present appearance to Peter Echter von Mespelbrunn.

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La Neustadt

La Neustadt was intended to turn Strasbourg into a showcase of Prussian power, with large squares and wide avenues.

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St. Léon-s/V.

It is remarkable that Saint-Leon-sur-Vézère has not been overly renovated - rather sympathically restored.

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Terrasson

Terrasson is a beautiful small town with an enchanting old town that nestles against the Vézère river.

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Domme

Domme was founded in the 13th century - at the same time as the other bastides that characterize the southwest of the country.

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Monpazier

The bastide of Monpazier has remained almost true to its original form since it was founded in 1284.

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Roque de St Christophe

This is a site inhabited for 55,000 years in a cliff washed out by the Vézère.

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Tobacco Museum Bergerac

A collection unique in Europe on the history of an extraordinary plant.

Castles - Palaces - Manor Houses
Château des Milandes

This was the home of Josephine Baker and made the castle world-famous.

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Grotte de Tourtoirac

This underground vault has not been known for long. It was only discovered in January 1995.

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Gouffre de Proumeyssac

The stalactite cave is known as the "Crystal Cathedral" because of its huge vault.

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Réserve Animalière des Monts d'Azur

A unique reserve where humans and animals share the same protected area.

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Antibes

The resort of Antibes is known for its labyrinthine old town surrounded by 16th-century walls.

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Musée Regards de Provençe

The museum was built in 1948 in the port area of Marseille near the cathedral.

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Musée d'Histoire de Marseille

Marseille, the oldest city in France, has a worthy showcase for its history here.

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Château de la Buzine

The castle is also known as "La Maison des Cinématographies de la Méditerranée".