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Castle of Conde

INTRODUCTION

Situated on the 'Route du Champagne'

5 min from Champagne cellars,

40 from Disneyland Paris and 30 from Epernay and Reims

Royal Abbey in Chaalis

HISTORY OF THE ROYAL ABBEY IN CHAALIS

• ORIGINS

Chaalis made its first appearance in history in the 8^th century (709) as a simple windmill "Cadolaicus" perhaps a place name of Celtic origin – which was to become "Chaalis".

Pont du Gard

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 INTRODUCTION

Cathedral of Puy-en-Velay

The Monument

Archaeological site of Montmaurin

The Monument

The Gallo-Roman villa of Montmaurin was discovered by Georges Fouet in 1946. It is probably one of the hugest villas in France. Built towards the mid-1st century, it might have developed until 350 or so and experienced transformations in the 3rd and 4th centuries.
All the various buildings stretched out on 19 hectares. This magnificent villa had 200 rooms decorated with marble or mosaics, and the glazed windows, the running water and the underfloor heating system made it very comfortable to live. Excavations enabled archaeologists to bring to light the remains of a hall, a small sanctuary consecrated to nymphs, as well as several yards and dwelling rooms.

Lodging

Gramont Castle

The Monument

The Castle of Castelnau-Bretenoux

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Cairn of Barnenez

Monument

Situated on the Kernéléhén peninsula in the Finistère-Nord region, the Barnenez cairn is one of the first traces of buildings made in durable materials in Europe. This gigantic megalith dates back to the Neolithic period, which corresponds to the appearance of smooth stone, breeding and agriculture in Europe.
At the top of a hill by the English Channel, this strange ancient building is characterised by its oblong aspect and its age, since it dates back to 4500 to 3500 BC. The long corridors, which lead to funeral rooms, can be interpreted as funeral spaces or initiation places.

Assier Castle

The Monument

Fortress of Aigues-Mortes

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The Monument