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Bordeaux tram crossing the Pont de Pierre

BORDEAUX TRAMS

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Ancient Roman stone aqueduct bridge with multiple arches spans a river, surrounded by green trees and bushes under a clear blue sky. The bridges reflection is visible in the calm water below.

OCCITANIE

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Visitors Guide to The City of Bordeaux

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Historic, symmetrical buildings with ornate facades in Nouvelle Aquitaine surround a large reflective water surface at sunset. Pink and blue sky colors mirror in the shallow pool, while arched windows and mansard roofs evoke classical French style.

NOUVELLE AQUITAINE

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A rustic, two-story stone building with gray shutters and arched windows houses the Hostellerie des Gorges de Pennafort hotel and restaurant. Lush greenery surrounds shaded outdoor seating with black umbrellas for guests to enjoy.

Hostellerie des Gorges de Pennafort

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Côte D'Azur

Riviera Côte D’Azur

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A beige two-story house with green trim and wooden shutters is surrounded by lush greenery in Vence. A tall palm tree stands in the foreground beneath the clear blue sky, while distant hills frame the charming La Roseraie residence.

La Roseraie à Vence

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A rustic Perignane bastide with ochre walls, blue shutters, and arched doorways stands behind a round stone fountain. Potted plants, topiary trees, white patio umbrellas, and chairs enhance the courtyard under a clear sky.

The Perignane Bastide

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A white and blue ferry is docked at the end of a wooden pier over clear turquoise water, with people boarding. In the background are mountains under a bright blue sky and another boat anchored further out. The scene is calm and sunlit.

Corsica Travel Guide: Hiking the GR20 & The Island of Beauty

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A vibrant nighttime shot of the iconic Studio 28 cinema in Montmartre, Paris. The entrance is illuminated by glowing white and orange neon signs against a dark facade. Red-carpeted steps lead up into a brightly lit lobby adorned with movie posters, situated on a narrow, atmospheric cobblestone street.

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A wide, high-angle view of the historic Gaumont cinema building at the Place de la Comédie in Montpellier, France. The ornate, sand-colored stone architecture features classical domes and grand arched windows. The foreground is a vast, empty pedestrian plaza under a bright, partly cloudy blue sky, with outdoor seating area.

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The church at Talmont on the sea wall seen from a distance jutting out into Gironde Estuary

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panoramic view of Royan

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