3 Beautiful French Ports Worth a Visit
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The Saint-Émilion vineyards of Bordeaux may just be the picture-perfect representation of bliss.
Libourne
Libourne lies in southwestern France and sports an atmosphere of easy living. This fortified harbor town holds immense history — and a world-class selection of wineries. Morning might see you strolling through the Libourne Market, where a fresh coffee is the perfect primer for perusing stalls teeming with clothing, jewelry, accessories and souvenirs as well as delectable foodstuffs. Midday might see you strolling the sights — the holy relics of Saint-Jean Baptiste church, or the verdant grounds of Saint-Émilion, where vineyards grow above as catacombs radiate out from the church down below. Drink in the twilight of the day at a château, were you’ll also happen to savor the fruits of the region.
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Avignon, France, has a timeless charm to it — as if the stones themselves have stories!
Avignon
Aptly named the “City of Popes,” Avignon was the center of the Catholic Church during the 14th century — thanks in no small part to the Palais des Papes serving as today’s equivalent to the Vatican. The massive Gothic palace (the largest in the world) looms at the center of the proverbial heart of the city. The ornate Papal Palace isn’t the only must-see when you visit; the historic neighborhood of Villeneuve-Lès-Avignon sits right across the river Rhone from the palace grounds and proves to be a serene site, as it is chock-full of historic buildings and gardens. And the famed Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard stands tall against the eroding sands of time just 20 minutes outside Avignon. Peppered among these remnants of bygone eras are the daily little treats of life that have become institutions themselves: Macarons, cheese, wine and tapenades are the windowfront wares for plenty of quaint shops. Adventurous gourmands will jump at the chance to truffle hunt highly prized “Black Diamonds” in the nearby village of Grignan.
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The Arc de Triomphe in Paris is a bucket-list site: Standing on top of it feels like you're on top of the world.
Paris
Ahhhh, Pah-rhee. Frankly, no fantasy trip through France is complete without the ever-enchanting City of Love. The highlights are world-renowned and well regarded: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Notre-Dame, the Arc de Triomphe and the charming stalls brimming with books and art lining the banks of the Siene. You might choose to only dine at Michelin-starred restaurants for the duration of your trip, or you might choose to subsist entirely on pastries and espresso. You could swing by historic bookstores for a suitable keepsake, or splurge with retail therapy at the luxury boutiques of Rue Saint-Honoré. This is a global city, infused with the pride and soul of a country — truth be told, there is no wrong way to spend your time experiencing and exploring it.
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